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At 12pm on Saturday 8 November, Santa will be joined by Peter Corry and friends to flick the switch and illuminate Victoria Square under its iconic glass dome, signaling the start of Christmas in the city. Visitors can enjoy a tree-mendous weekend of live performances, music, roaming entertainers, and the return of the popular Christmas Fayre, offering the sights, smells and sounds of the season with local makers and artisan treats. Brand new for 2025, Victoria Square is proud to present The Victoria Square Express – a unique and immersive Christmas Grotto experience unlike any other. Guests will be ‘transported’ to a snowy Christmas village aboard the magical train, where they can explore Santa’s Village Stores, meet some of his trusty reindeer – including one that sings - and step inside the Snow Globe Snug, before finally meeting the man himself. The Victoria Square Express runs weekends throughout November, Friday to Sunday in December, plus daily from 22–24 December. Pre-booking is essential at www.victoriasquare.com. With over 70 top international and local brands, plus cafés, restaurants, and the Odeon Cinema, Victoria Square has everything you need to make your Christmas shopping merry and bright. The Christmas Fayre returns on selected dates throughout the season, and late-night opening kicks off on 8 December, with stores open until 9pm on weekdays through to 23 December, giving shoppers extra time to find those perfect gifts. And if you’re struggling to choose the perfect present, the Victoria Square Gift Card is the ideal way to give the gift of fashion, food and festivities this Christmas. Gift Cards are available to purchase in-centre at the customer service desk on the lower ground floor, offering a world of choice, under one roof. Commenting ahead of the light switch-on, Michelle Greeves, Centre Manager at Victoria Square, said: “Christmas is always a magical time at Victoria Square, but this year we’re taking it to a whole new level. The Victoria Square Express is an immersive festive journey that captures the wonder and excitement of the season for children and adults alike. “We can’t wait to welcome everyone under the dome for our Christmas Lights Weekend to signal the start of the festive season.” To find out more about Victoria Square’s festive entertainment, opening hours and grotto bookings, visit www.victoriasquare.com/christmas
