Tinseltown will be making a return to The Trafford Centre this Christmas bringing ice skating, fairground rides and more.
The festive spectacular first arrived last year, transforming the space outside The Great Hall into a 'magical haven full of festive fun'.
Now, from mid November, it will be back and even bigger, with a covered ice rink, Gandeys Snowstorm 2 show inside the Big Top and, as we revealed last week, a new Paddington Bear grotto.
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The funfair will feature rides for kids of all ages, from Teacups and Flying Elephants to the Waveswinger and white-knuckle Rock Rage.
Anyone paying fairground entry will also be able to see a number of festive films showing on the big screens on Saturday afternoons, including Frozen and How the Grinch stole Christmas.
And you'll be able to see all the glittering lights and sights from above, with the return of the big wheel, which takes you a staggering 55 metres high.
Bruce Gardner, brand experience director at The Trafford Centre, said: " This Christmas we will create a unique, festive, and magical offering for visitors in the north west and beyond.
"Introducing the new Christmas with Paddington Grotto and welcoming back our iconic Skate at Tinseltown in association with Hits Radio, Christmas at Trafford Centre has never been so exciting. Tinseltown will be the talk of the town as we provide memorable experiences for the whole family.”
As well as the set attractions, there'll always be some other kind of entertainment happening too, with a full programme of live music, from traditional carols to acoustic Christmas covers.
And of course there'll be lots of tasty treats on offer, including warming hot chocolate and mulled wine from the centre’s festive bar complete with towering Christmas tree.
The fun starts with the opening of the grotto on November 16. The ice rink and fair open on November 18, with the first Christmas film showing on November 19. Gandeys Snowstorm 2 will open on November 25, with all attractions open until January 2, except for the grotto which finishes on Christmas Eve.
The full schedule for festive films is:
- Saturday, November 19, 12pm: The Nightmare before Christmas
- Saturday, November 26, 12pm: Frozen
- Saturday, December 3, 12pm: How the Grinch stole Christmas
- Saturday, December 10, 12pm: Arthur Christmas
- Saturday, December 17, 12pm: Home Alone
Fair entry is from £2.50, with ride tickets on a token basis. Tickets for Snowstorm 2 start from £11.99 and skating from £10 off peak, which includes entry to the funfair after your skate session.
For more details and to book tickets, visit the website here.
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