A POPULAR retail destination in Swindon will close - for one day.

The McArthur Glen Designer Outlet in Rodbourne attracts thousands of shoppers from far and wide to its range of restaurants and big-name fashion brands.

The shopping centre will be following suit with many other shops, restaurants and businesses by closing for one day only next week.

A spokesman for the outlet said: "Following the sad news that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away, we are joining the nation in mourning as we close our UK centres on Monday, September 19, the day of Her Majesty’s funeral.

"The Swindon Centre will resume normal trading hours on Tuesday, September 20."

It comes as scores of businesses are shutting up shop on the day, including all McDonald's chains as well as BandQ.

Cinemas are also closing all screenings, aside from a showing of the funeral itself, live.

Many supermarkets will also be shutting in Swindon on the day.