Our Christmas Toy Appeal has now finished!
Thanks to you AMAZING generosity we have donated over £15,000 worth of toys and gifts to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.


Step inside the storybook and see, A festive land as bright as can be. The Grotto glows with twinkling lights, Where dreams take flight on Christmas night.
Here, wishes sparkle, letters soar, On special journeys to Santa’s door. But turn the page, there’s more to unwrap – A Christmas tale where dreams fall in your lap.
Glide on ice so crisp and bright, Ride the big wheel into the night. Fairground laughter fills the air, While Snowstorm Wish enchants with flair. Then gather round and feast away, As we count down the days to Christmas Day.

Our Christmas Toy Appeal has now finished!
Thanks to you AMAZING generosity we have donated over £15,000 worth of toys and gifts to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

📍 Outside the Great Hall
🎟️ Tickets: CHILD – Peak £15.40, Off-Peak £13.20 ADULT- (13+) Peak £18.70, Off-Peak £16.50
*above prices include booking fee. Family ticket options available, please visit the booking site for more information.
Slide into Christmas on our shimmering ice rink, surrounded by festive cheer and sparkling lights. Skate under the stars with friends and family, before warming up with a cup of hot chocolate.
Opening Times:
Monday – Friday 4pm – 8pm
Weekends & school holidays 12 – 8pm
Christmas Eve 12 – 7pm
Boxing Day 1pm – 7pm
Closed Xmas Day
Closed New Year’s Day

📍 Outside the Great Hall
🎟️ Tickets: £3 on the gate | £2.75 online | Ride tokens can be purchased separately at £1 each (with each ride costing from 1 – 5 tokens each).
Step into the magic of Christmas at our festive fairground, where twinkling lights and joyful rides await. Don’t miss our Christmas market huts outside the fair serving seasonal delights such as mulled wine and bratwurst.
*In the event that the fair may need to close due to poor weather conditions, please check our Instagram Stories for updates before you travel.
Opening Times:
Tuesday – Friday 4pm – 9pm
Weekends & school holidays 12 – 9pm
Christmas Eve 12 – 7pm
Boxing Day 1pm – 7pm
Closed New Year’s Day
Closed Xmas Day

📍 Outside the Great Hall (ex-Frankie & Benny’s)
🎟️ Tickets: child – £27 | adult – £9.50 | Babies under 12 months – Free
Join a magical mission to save Christmas cheer! Write to Santa in Gingerbread Lane, complete fun challenges in the Merrymarker Studio to power up the Cheer-o-Meter, and finish in Santa’s Study for a special photo moment. Whispering Winter Sessions will also take place, offering a calm, inclusive experience for children with Special Educational Needs and Autism.
*Pre bookings only – please click the below link for Grotto specific opening times.

📍Location: at the bottom of Regent 13
Take a magical ride above the twinkling lights and soar to new heights on our Big Wheel.
Opening times:
Monday – Friday: 11am – 10pm
Saturday: 11am – 9pm
Sunday: 11am – 7pm
Christmas Eve: 10am – 5pm
Christmas Day: closed
Boxing Day: 10am – 8pm
New Year’s Day: 12pm – 6pm

📍 The Clearing, Outside The Great Hall, follow signs from the Christmas Archway
🎟️ Tickets: from £10
This winter, prepare to be transported into a shimmering world where dreams glide, twirl, and soar – welcome to Wish, a heart-racing extravaganza unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Step into the frost-kissed realm of Snowstorm Wish, where world-class figure skaters, jaw-dropping circus artists, and breathtaking visuals come together in a magical blend of storytelling, artistry, and adrenaline.
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18 & 19 Dec
10am – 11pm
20 Dec
10am – 10pm
21 Dec
12pm – 6pm
22 & 23 Dec
10am – 11pm
24 Dec
9am – 5pm
25 Dec
Closed
26 Dec
8am – 8pm
27 Dec
10am – 9pm
28 Dec
12pm – 6pm
29 & 30 Dec
10am – 10pm
31 Dec
9am – 5pm
1 Jan
12pm – 6pm

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