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The Trafford Centre Tinsel Town 2023

18 November, 2023 - 1 January, 2024

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Tinsel Town is back at The Trafford Centre for Christmas fun with kids. Celebrate the festive season with the outdoor fairground, Gandeys Circus SNOWSTORM 3 spectacular ice show, winter ice rink – all outside The Great Hall.

Plus, in the Centre you’ll find a very exciting new traditional Santa’s grotto!

Not to mention festive flicks, delicious food and live entertainment to get you into the Christmas spirit! Plus, with free parking and a host of sensational shops, food, and gifting options, it’s the perfect destination to celebrate the Christmas season.

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Santa’s Grotto at The Trafford Centre Manchester

18 November – 24 December
(closed 20–22 and 27–28 November)

Step into the immersive wonderland of The Grotto this Christmas, a land filled with wonder and enchantment where dreams come true and letters to Santa require a very special delivery. Families will journey through the Candy Cane Land and Enchanted Forest in search of Santa’s Merry Mailroom. Assisted by Santa’s Elves, challenges and tasks await them on this journey, whilst they embark on a magical adventure to deliver their very own letter to Santa in his cosy cabin. Once you’ve met Santa, enjoy a sweet treat or hot drink from the magical markets.

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Santa’s Grotto Review 2023

The Trafford Centre have created the most magical Santas Grotto. We made great family memories and had so much fun and giggles meeting Santa and his Elves.

We had a timed slot, so we went through the experience just as our family, which was lovely. Travelling along Candy Cane Lane and the Enchanted Forest, we met a few of Santas Elves.

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Writing a letter to Santa was the first activity on the list. The girls sat down and wrote down a few of their favourite ideas to ask for. In the Enchanted forest, the cheeky elf got us playing in the snow and singing Christmas songs. After stamping and posting the girls’ letters, it was time to meet the man himself. The girls found the Elves so funny. They were so full of character and cheer. You couldn’t smile.
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Santa sat in a big chair with his brilliantly white beard had the girls mesmerised. In side his cosy cabin, the girls chatted with Santa. The whole thing had them a little bit nervous while also having butterflies of excitement. The magic was truly alive as Santa knew the girls’ names as soon as they walked in and what they had written on their list!
They both received a present from Santa, which they can’t wait to open on Christmas Day.
They took a professional photo too, which you could buy at the end. £10 for a large photo of such a special moment was a good price. It’s so rare to get a photo of us all together, especially with Santa!

I would highly recommend taking your little ones this Christmas. The experience was captivating for both children and parents. My girls are 9 and 12, and their faces say it all.



Trafford Centre Fairygroun & Ice Skating

17 November – 1 January* | Outside the Great Hall

*Closed Mondays from 17 November – 15 December

Get in the festive spirit at Tinsel Town fairground. From the exhilarating Snow Jets to the thrilling Starflyer and Don Sapo, as well as plenty of family friendly rides for the little ones, there’s something for everyone. Plus, VOID the brand new fairground attraction for 2023, which promises an unparalleled experience for thrill-seekers.

Gandy’s Ice Skating Show

24 November – 1 January | Outside the Great Hall

Don’t miss this sensational ice-skating show live from the heated theatre big top, on 200 sq. meters of shimmering real ice. Be wowed by this all new production featuring 16 ice skaters, international circus stars, amazing special effects, and the return of the massive ICE BEARS!



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