Near Gate 3 in T1, Change Group covers last‑minute gaps
This Change Group branch sits airside in Terminal 1, close to the main departures seating near gates 1–5, so you hit it after security without backtracking. It’s a compact travel-essentials shop, not a full supermarket, so think top-ups rather than full trip shopping.
Stock skews to short-haul needs: plug adapters for EU and US sockets, USB-C and Lightning cables, basic headphones, power banks, and small padlocks, all typically in the £10–£30 range. You’ll also spot neck pillows, eye masks, earplugs, and a few sizes of cabin-approved liquids bags for under £5.
They usually open from early morning departures through the last evening flights, roughly 04:00–21:00, in line with T1’s main retail hours. That makes it a safe bet if you’ve got a 06:30 Ryanair or Jet2 departure and realise you forgot a charger or adapter after security.
Don’t expect full pharmacy service here: over-the-counter painkillers, plasters, and travel sickness tablets come in small packs, often at airport mark-ups of 20–40% over UK high street prices. Snacks and bottled water are limited; better value sits at WHSmith or the main food outlets further along T1.
Tip: if you need both an adapter and a cable, check for multi-item travel packs at the till; buying a bundle can shave a few pounds off compared with grabbing single items separately.