The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holidays are finally here, with thousands of people across the country getting involved with the celebrations.
To help people celebrate the momentous occasion people across the country have been given back to back bank holidays.
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Due to the fact that people have an extra two days off this week, many businesses will be operating on different opening hours this Jubilee Bank holiday.


So, when will DIY stores in Newcastle be open?
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Here’s everything you need to know about the operating time changes.
When is the Platinum Jubilee?
The bank holiday dates for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are Thursday 2 June and Friday 3 June, giving some a four day long weekend.
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The Platinum Jubilee is an event that will commemorate The Queen being on the throne for 70 years.
Queen Elizabeth II is the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.
What are the opening times for DIY stores this bank holiday?
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B&Q
You can find out more about your local B&Q at the website’s store finder.
B&Q Newcastle
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Scotswood Road, Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE15 6UU
This stores opening hours are as follows:
- Friday 3 June - 7am - 8am
- Saturday 4 June - 7am - 8pm
- Sunday 5 June - 10am - 4pm
B&Q Washington
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Armstrong Industrial Estate, Washington. Tyne and Wear NE37 1LH
This stores opening hours are as follows:
- Friday 3 June - 7am - 8am
- Saturday 4 June - 7am - 8pm
- Sunday 5 June - 10am - 4pm
B&Q North Shields
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Middle Engine Lane, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear NE28 9NT
This stores opening hours are as follows:
- Friday 3 June - 7am - 8am
- Saturday 4 June - 7am - 8pm
- Sunday 5 June - 10am - 4pm
B&Q Sunderland
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Trimdon Street, Deptford, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR4 6DW
This stores opening hours are as follows:
- Friday 3 June - 7am - 8am
- Saturday 4 June - 7am - 8pm
- Sunday 5 June - 10am - 4pm
Wickes
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Wickes announced that all stores would be operating on different opening hours than usual. You can find out more at their website’s store locator.
Wickes Newcastle
Unit 1, St James Retail Park, Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2SF
This stores opening hours are as follows:
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- Friday 3 June - 7am - 6pm
- Saturday 4 June - 7am - 7pm
- Sunday 5 June - 10am - 4pm
Wickes Wallsend
Middle Engine Lane off Coast Road, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear NE28 9NT
This stores opening hours are as follows:
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- Friday 3 June - 7am - 6pm
- Saturday 4 June - 7am - 7pm
- Sunday 5 June - 10am - 4pm
Wickes South Shields
Station Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1RD
This stores opening hours are as follows:
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- Friday 3 June - 7am - 6pm
- Saturday 4 June - 7am - 7pm
- Sunday 5 June - 10am - 4pm
Wickes Sunderland
4 Wellspring Road, Sunderland, Pennywell Industrial Estate, Sunderland, SR4 9FA
This stores opening hours are as follows:
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- Friday 3 June - 7am - 6pm
- Saturday 4 June - 7am - 8pm
- Sunday 5 June - 10am - 4pm
Homebase
Homebase opening times are on a store by store basis, and this will vary depending on where you are in the UK.
To find the Platinum Jubilee opening times of Homebase stores in and around Birmingham, visit the store locator on the Homebase website.
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Homebase Gateshead
Team Valley Retail World, Tenth Avenue West, Gateshead, NE11 0BD
This stores opening hours are as follows:
- Friday 3 June - 8am - 8pm
- Saturday 4 June - 8am - 8pm
- Sunday 5 June - 10am - 4pm
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Homebase Wallsend
Osprey Drive Unit 1 The Silverlink, Wallsend, NE28 9ND
This stores opening hours are as follows:
- Friday 3 June - 10am - 6pm
- Saturday 4 June - 10am - 6pm
- Sunday 5 June - 11am - 5pm