The closure of non-essential shops in Tier 4 regions has left many Christmas shoppers scrambling for last-minute gifts.
Click-and-collect and online shopping are still available for some but with order deadlines fast approaching - and the Royal Mail and courier services under strain - there will be many facing the prospect of their presents not arriving on time.
Fortunately essential shops like hardware stores, supermarkets and chemists are still open and offer up a surprisingly good selection of gifts, meaning there is still a way to browse and buy presents in person.
FEMAIL has scoured the high street stores still open to find the best hidden gems on offer.