Is Card Factory open during lockdown? Opening hours and advice

BRITS who are worrying about sending Christmas cards during lockdown might be wondering if Card Factory is open.

It’s bad news for fans of the gift store chain in England as its shops are currently shut – but you can still place orders online.

Card Factory stores remain open in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland but not EnglandCredit: Alamy

Card Factory hasn’t been classed as an “essential” retailer by the UK government.

Its stores in England were closed on November 5 and won’t open again until December 2.

But its branches in Scotland and Northern Ireland are open, while its Wales shops reopened today following the end of the country’s 17-day lockdown.

Card Factory isn’t the only place to get cards though.

What businesses can remain open during the second lockdown?

SHOPPERS in England can still visit the following stores and businesses during the second lockdown:

Supermarkets
Newsagents
Convenience stores
Food markets
Corner shops
Takeaways and food deliveries
Off licenses and licensed shops selling alcohol (including breweries)
Pharmacies and chemists
Hardware stores
Building merchants and building services
Petrol stations
Car repair and MOT services
Bicycle shops
Taxi or vehicle hire businesses
Banks
Building societies
Credit unions
Short term loan providers
Savings clubs
Cash points
Currency exchanges
Money transfer shops
Post offices
Funeral directors
Laundrettes and dry cleaners
Dental services
Opticians
Hearing services
Chiropody
Chiropractors
Osteopaths
Mental health services
Vets
Pet shops
Agricultural supplies shop
Storage and distribution facilities
Car parks
Public toilets
Garden centres
Retail shops in hospitals

Most supermarkets sell cards and you’ll also likely find cards in your local corner shops.

There are plenty of online retailers that sell cards too, such as Moonpig – although this may be more expensive than Card Factory.

What time is Card Factory open in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?

Opening hours will vary depending on your location – so it’s best to use the online store finder tool to see when your nearest branch is open.

Typically, shops are open from 9am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, but some stores in shopping centres do stay open as late as 9pm.

On Sundays, opening hours are usually 10am or 11am until 4pm or 5pm.

Card Factory has more than 1,000 shops in the UK and Ireland.

How do I order from Card Factory online?

You can order from Card Factory direct through its website.

Card Factory offers free first class delivery with all personalised card purchases.

This doesn’t apply to standard cards – only cards that you can customise.

For items that aren’t personalised, 24-hour tracked delivery costs £4.99, and 48-hour tracked delivery costs £2.99.

Standard cards start from 79p – but keep in mind you’ll need to pay postage – while personalised cards – which offer free delivery – start from £1.79.

Click and collect isn’t available on cards from Card Factory.

The gift store chain previously offering click and collect from select locations for balloons and displays – but the webpage where you place an order is currently unavailable.