Trafford Centre

Embark on a magical HARIBO-themed adventure and help Santa recruit his newest team of Holly Jolly elves. With festive wonder, interactive moments and sweet surprises, it’s a joyful experience for the whole family.

📍Outside the Great Hall

🎟️ Tickets: From £20 per child and £8 per adult. Big Family Saver Bundles for five people start from £69.

❄️ SEN-friendly sessions: Enjoy the adventure in a relaxed, sensory-friendly setting designed to support children and families with additional needs.

Enjoy twinkling lights, festive rides and seasonal favourites at our Christmas Fair and Markets. Share magical moments with loved ones over mulled wine, freshly grilled bratwurst and plenty of fairground fun.

📍Outside the Great Hall

🎟️ Tickets: £3.50 on the gate or £3 online, plus booking fee. Ride tokens are sold separately, with rides costing 1–5 tokens each.

Experience breathtaking skating, spectacular performances and spellbinding storytelling in an unforgettable festive show filled with extraordinary talent and stunning costumes.

📍The Clearing, outside the Great Hall. Follow signs from the Christmas Archway.

🎟️ Tickets: from £11.99

Enjoy a spellbinding evening of festive music surrounded by the glow of hundreds of flickering candles. Beloved seasonal classics and timeless favourites are brought to life in an enchanting setting.

📍The Clearing, outside the Great Hall. Follow signs from the Christmas Archway.

Big Wheel
See Christmas from a new perspective on the Big Wheel, with spectacular views over the twinkling lights and festive celebrations below.

📍 Outside Great Hall

*selected dates

Help bring a little magic to a child this Christmas by supporting the Manchester Foundation Trust Charity & Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Toy Appeal. Donate a new, unwrapped toy at Trafford Centre and help spread joy to children and young people spending the festive season in hospital.

📍By Guest Services