Festive Watch


Festive Watch


Celebrate Christmas with family favourites


Long held family traditions make Christmas magical for both children and grown-ups alike! From trimming the tree, to digging out the stockings and leaving a mince pie out for Santa, it’s a season to be treasured. Make yours even more special with a visit to some of these sparkling destinations – all ready to treat and entertain you to make it your merriest Christmas yet.


Festive Fun for all the


Family at Bents With Christmas just around the corner, Bents has planned some very special festive events to keep the little ones entertained starting with Father Christmas’ arrival on Saturday 9th November and the Centre’s popular Festive Family Fun Weekend on 7th and 8th of December. Bents’ Little Face of Christmas Facebook competition returns for another year and children can enjoy Tea and Breakfast with Father Christmas at one of Bents popular party events, but be sure to book soon to avoid disappointment! And with a choice of dining destinations, outdoor adventure play area and an indoor beach there’s every opportunity to treat yourself whilst the little ones play. W: www.bents.co.uk


Wrap up warm and be enchanted at


Manchester’s Ice Village As the dark nights draw in, Manchester’s magical Christmas season begins. There’s plenty to see and do in the wonderful Ice Village from the 8th November in Cathedral Gardens. The ice-tastic experience includes Manchester’s award-winning Christmas Markets, Santa’s Grotto, Ice Rink, Ice Tiki Bar and a breath-taking Ice Cavern. The Ice Cavern is an amazing interactive ice sculpture attraction which will transport you into a world of mythical beasts and fairy tales. Pay a visit to a unicorn, griffin and a huge ice dragon. You can get your skates on at Manchester’s Ice Rink, with its new clear roof, perfect for any weather, and for those less confident, friendly penguins will be on hand to help. W: www.manchester.gov.uk/christmas


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at Intu Trafford Centre Intu Trafford Centre transforms into a magical family destination this festive season. Discover an interactive Woodland Wonderland at the enchanting Peter Rabbit™ Christmas grotto, with plenty of new characters and surprises this year. This captivating experience is open from the 14th November – 24th December. You can also enjoy a festive, family day out at the Alpine Village which opens on the 9th November. Snuggle up by the fire in the tepee, whilst you sip hot chocolate, followed by a spin on the carousel or Big Wheel! W: www.intu.co.uk/traffordcentre


Winter Wonderland captures the thrill of


a family Christmas The UK’s biggest Christmas indoor Winter Wonderland is returning to Manchester on 6th December until 5th January. It will see five amazing festive attractions including: a huge real ice rink, Christmas circus, panto, an indoor funfair and of course, Santa Claus. It’s taking place at EventCity, opposite intu Trafford Centre where there’s over 3,000 free car parking spaces. As well as all these attractions there will be plenty of food and drink available. For parents of young children, there’s space to park any prams, a breastfeeding area and baby changing facilities throughout the venue. Tickets are £23.50pp and under 3’s go free and are available from the website. W: www.winterfunland.com


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