Meet Santa in his Haribo Holly Jolly Grotto, enjoy breathtaking views from the Big Wheel, experience the festive fairground and discover wonder around every corner.
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ESCAPE ORDINARY
THIS CHRISTMAS
Welcome to Christmas
at Trafford Centre.
20 November – 24 December
HARIBO HOLLY JOLLY Grotto
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.
20 November – 3 January*
Christmas Fair and Markets
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 £2 online, plus booking fee. Ride tokens are sold separately, with rides costing 1–5 tokens each.
USUAL OPENING TIMES
Monday: Closed until 18th December
Tuesday – Friday: 4pm – 8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm – 8pm
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
19th December – 3rd January
Open daily: 12pm – 8pm
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Christmas Eve (24th December): 12pm – 7pm
Christmas Day (25th December): Closed
Boxing Day (26th December): 1pm – 7pm
New Year’s Day (1st January): Closed
*The fair may close during poor weather. Please check our Instagram Stories before travelling.
Tickets coming soon.
4 December – 3 January
Snowstorm: A Frozen Adventure
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
4 December – 3 January
Christmas By Candlelight
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.
🎟️ Tickets: start from £11.99
7 November – 3 January*
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
🎟️ Payment on the day
Opening times: 2pm-9pm
*selected dates
23 November – 18 December
CHRISTMAS TOY APPEAL
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
*Brand new items in original packaging only. All items to have a CE safety mark. No handmade items.
Find the fun
Opening Times
1st – 20th
Usual hours
21st – 23rd Dec
10am – 11pm
24th Dec
9am – 5pm
25th Dec
Closed
26th Dec
8am – 8pm
27th Dec
12pm – 6pm
28th Dec
10am – 8pm
29th – 30th Dec
10am – 10pm
31st Dec
9am – 5pm
1st Jan
12pm – 6pm
2nd Jan
Usual hours
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