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Our ‘Package for Milly’ initiative is here to ensure anyone who needs essential menstrual products can access them with dignity and discretion. The scheme is named in honour of women’s rights campaigner Millicent Fawcett.Visitors to Freshney Place can simply ask any member of the centre team for “a package for Milly” and will be given a free, discreet bag containing essential items, no questions asked.
We’re proud to share that 18 of our retailers are also supporting our initiative by providing free discreet bags in-store.

Participating stores include:
Card Factory
Career’s Café
C&C Sweets
Clarks
Costa
Fragrance Shop (The)
Grimsby Library
Max Spielmann
New Look
Next
Perfume Shop (The)
Primark
Silver Tree
St. Andrew’s Hospice (near Next)
St. Andrew’s Hospice (near The Entertainer)
TK Maxx
Top Town Market
Waterstones
Works (The)

• One entry per person
• All entries to be submitted either by Facebook or Instagram
• No responsibility will be accepted for entries that are illegible, delayed or damaged electronically or online during the promotion.
• There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
• Automated/bulk entries and entries from third parties will be disqualified.
• Winner will be announced on Facebook or Instagram
• Entries from people using multiple email addresses will be disqualified.
• The winning entries will be drawn shortly after the closing time/date.
• Prizes are as stated, are not transferable and there is no cash alternative.
• Entries to all free prize draws must be received as stated by the closing date specified.
• By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
• Entries that are not submitted in accordance with these terms and conditions will be disqualified.
• Freshney Place Shopping Centre does not take responsibility for any prizes damaged in transit or collection.
• By entering this competition you are agreeing to have your photograph taken for media purposes and these will be used on our platforms.
• Freshney Place employees and tenants cannot enter this competition.
• Entries submitted after 12pm on 7th April 2025 will not be valid.
• Collection of prizes will be discussed directly with the winner.
• Prizes can not be exchanged and may differ from listed below:
  • The Fragrance Shop – Little Box of Happiness, containing Versace headband, Versace 5ml Dylan Blush Pink fragrance, Versace 5ml Dylan Purple fragrance, Versace 25ml Dylan Purple bath & shower gel, 6x testers for Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb, YSL Black Opium, Ariana Grande LoveNotes, CK One Essence, Burberry Goddess, Aramis Intuition and lots of chocolate eggs.
  • The Entertainer – Luigi Character Toy, Squishmallows Mystery Squad, Fire Mario Figure, Mario figure, Sonic the Hedgehog Flicky figure and Sonic the Hedgehog Trip figure.
  • Millie’s Cookies – Giant Easter Cookie
  • C&C Sweets – Large American Mystery Bag
  • Hot Bun on the Run – Easter Meat Voucher – £30 voucher
  • Card Factory – Controller pencil case, Controller Plush Toy and Super Mario Drinks Bottle
  • Costa – 2x free drinks with 2x free cakes voucher

Step into a world of adventure this Easter with The Mushroom Land Easter Quest

Join us for a fun-filled family event where little explorers can follow an exciting trail. Along the way, colourful face painting, enjoy taking selfies in our mirror, get creative with hands-on craft activities, and don’t miss special appearances from everyone’s favourite duo of heroic plumber brothers!

Whether you’re hunting for clues, getting crafty, or snapping photos with our special guests, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Perfect for families and young adventurers—come along and make some unforgettable Easter memories!

• One entry per person
• All entries to be submitted either by Facebook or Instagram
• No responsibility will be accepted for entries that are illegible, delayed or damaged electronically or online during the promotion.
• There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
• Automated/bulk entries and entries from third parties will be disqualified.
• Winner will be announced on Facebook or Instagram
• Entries from people using multiple email addresses will be disqualified.
• The winning entries will be drawn shortly after the closing time/date.
• Prizes are as stated, are not transferable and there is no cash alternative.
• Entries to all free prize draws must be received as stated by the closing date specified.
• By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
• Entries that are not submitted in accordance with these terms and conditions will be disqualified.
• Freshney Place Shopping Centre does not take responsibility for any prizes damaged in transit or collection.
• By entering this competition you are agreeing to have your photograph taken for media purposes and these will be used on our platforms.
• Freshney Place employees and tenants cannot enter this competition.
• Entries submitted after 12pm on 18th February 2025 will not be valid.
• Collection of prizes will be discussed directly with the winner.
• Prizes are as per picture, can not be exchanged and may differ from image

Join Us for a Magical Meet & Sing with Belle & The Prince!
14th February
11am – 3pm

Step into a fairytale this Valentine’s Day and meet Belle and The Prince! Enjoy magical sing-along moments, plus fun activities including:

Crafting
Face painting
Trail

And don’t miss live music from Marty Clarke throughout the day!

Perfect for families and little princes and princesses — we can’t wait to see you there!

*Set times may vary

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.