Buttermarket still shut, but here's what's open
The Buttermarket is still closed on Wednesday, 24 hours after a glass panel failure forced the shopping centre to shut, though several shops and facilities remain accessible.
Why it matters: Shoppers, tenants and staff at the centre are facing a second day of disruption, with no reopening time yet confirmed.
The details: The centre has confirmed it remains closed today, Wednesday, 23 September, following Tuesday's tempered glass panel failure in the north mall.
Despite the closure, several stores and facilities remain accessible:
- Car park
- Car wash
- Wagamama
- TKMaxx (via the Queen Street entrance)
- Twist 'n' Shout
- Watts Cafe
What's next: The centre has asked shoppers to keep an eye on social media for further updates.
For context: This is the second closure at the Buttermarket in under a month. The centre shut on Friday, 28 August 2026, after a burst water main, before reopening on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
The bottom line: With the Buttermarket into its second day of closure, shoppers can still reach a handful of shops and facilities, though the wider centre remains shut for now.
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