You can’t talk about M&S Ashtead opening times without mentioning the car park. It’s a tactical challenge. If you arrive at 9:55 AM on a Sunday, you’ll find a spot. If you arrive at 10:05 AM, you’re circling like a vulture. The opening time creates a traffic jam of eager shoppers.
It’s a funny little community ritual. We all nod at each other in the car park. It’s a silent agreement: “We’re here for the pants and the prawn sandwiches.” No judgment. Just respect.
