SANTA SETS UP HOME IN QUEENSGATE

It’s time to start feeling festive as Santa has arrived in Queensgate to give gifts galore and help spread the Christmas cheer.

Santa’s arrived straight from the North Pole and will be in the shopping centre right up until Christmas Eve, complete with his very own grotto located in North Square.

He’ll be on hand to meet and greet little shoppers, finding out who’s been naughty and nice and give a little gift to each girl and boy, before jetting off to make his annual present delivery.

Phil Drinkwater, marketing manager at Queensgate Shopping Centre told ESP – “It’s just not Christmas without Santa so we are thrilled to welcome him back for another year and put a few smiles on children’s faces in the run up to the big day.

“Following our hugely successful light switch-on with Postman Pat, the grotto is one of a number of exciting festive events we have planned at Queensgate to make for a truly enchanting experience for all the family.”

To find times and book a special visit with Santa for just £4.50 which includes a gift-wrapped present, go to www.bookfatherchristmas.co.uk and simply follow the instructions.

Queensgate will be open for late night shopping every weeknight in the run up to Christmas, until December 23, with free parking after 5.30pm.

For all the latest information on stores, Christmas gifts, opening hours, parking tariffs and the weekend park and ride visit www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk.