Month: November 2025

The Winter Wonderland will open every weekend from 22 November to 21 December, transforming Freshney Place into a sparkling snowy scene where families can meet Father Christmas and enjoy a host of seasonal fun.

New for this year, every Sunday from 11am to 12pm will be a Quiet Hour, designed for a calmer festive experience. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. To book your session please click here (please note we will release the 11am-12pm Sunday sessions by-weekly)

Father Christmas’ helpers will be on hand with festive arts and crafts, and visitors can look out for the dazzling Snow Princesses spreading cheer throughout the centre. Families will also receive a complimentary photo to take home — the perfect keepsake of a magical day.

Join us for our Christmas Entertainment:

Grinch Appearances – Roaming – 11am to 3pm*

Saturday 22 November Grinch

Sunday 30 November Grinch

Saturday 6 December Grinch and Cindy Lou

Saturday 13 December Grinch

Sunday 21 December Grinch and Cindy Lou

Marty Clarke UK Vocalist

Will perform on select dates during the festive season

Christmas Choirs*

Foresight Choir: Friday 28^th November, 1.30-2.30pm

Methodist Church Choir: Saturday 13th December, 2-3pm

*Set times for all acts may vary

Opening Hours – Christmas 2025/New Year 

Saturday 22 Nov 09:00 19:00  

Thursday 27 Nov 09:00 19:00 

Thursday 04 Dec 09:00 19:00   

Thursday 11 Dec 09:00 19:00   

Thursday 18 Dec 09:00 19:00   

Monday 22 Dec 09:00 19:00  

Tuesday 23 Dec 09:00 19:00  

Wednesday 24 Dec 08:00 16:30 (Christmas Eve) 

Thursday 25 Dec Closed (Christmas Day)  

Friday 26 Dec 10.30 16.30 (Boxing Day) 

Wednesday 31 Dec 08:30 16.30 (New Year’s Eve)  

Thursday 1 Jan Closed (New Year’s Day) 

Help a local disadvantaged child this Christmas by simply taking a tag from the tree near our Customer Services unit (by Next). Return the unwrapped gift, with the tag back to the desk by 17th December.

These gifts are then donated to NSPCC and distributed locally.

Visitors can also share festive greetings by sending Christmas wishes via cards, letters or pictures to the local elderly who live alone. These can be posted at Santa’s Post Box from the 10th November, near Next. Simply write ‘Cards of Kindness’ on the front of the envelope and post by 17^th December. They will be distributed by local charity The Grove Care Home on Christmas Day.