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Discover all the fantastic festive events taking place in Stockport town centre as we reveal all The Magic of Christmas.

The teams at Totally Stockport, Merseyway, Market Place, The Light, The Plaza, Underbanks and Staircase House are bringing you the Magic of Christmas with lots of family festivities taking place bringing a twinkling touch of magic as we all get ready for the BIG day and the BIG man himself, Father Christmas.

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The Magic of Christmas with @TotallyStockport

Grab yourself a FREE Elf Makeover – visit the Elf stations
On Sundays in December: 4th, 11th and 18th December, 10am – 3pm

‘Elf Yourself Makeover’ – 4 makeover stations, each providing one of each:
Magic hat, Elfin bib, Magic face sparkles and Cheeky rosy-red elf cheeks

‘Elf Yourself Makeover stations will be located at:
Mersey Square (outside Card Factory); Market Place, Suffragette Square and outside The Works in Merseyway
Visit all 4 Elf Yourself Makeover stations in no particular order and collect a free ‘I am a complete Elf’ badge
Cost: FREE

 


The Elf Express train:
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th December, 10am – 4pm

Visit the town centre and hop on board for a FREE ride on the Elf Express Train
Get on board the train at Chestergate, take a ride around the town and join in the festive fun.
Cost: FREE

 


Photo Booth Snowglobe
Open on Sunday 4th, Sunday 11th and Sunday 18th December from 10am – 3pm

Visit the giant Snowglobe on Underbanks for a magical, winter Selfie!
And while you’re there, pop into one of Underbanks many cafés, bars and restaurants for a winter warmer
Cost: FREE


Robinsons Shire Horse & Dray
On Sunday 18th December between 11am and 2pm

Come and say hello to Santa and Robinsons Brewery’s beautiful Shire horses, Mojo and Challenger
On Sunday 18th December between 11am and 2pm, gentle giants Mojo & Challenger will be making an appearance at the White Lion on Great Underbank and on the Warren Street end of Merseyway.

 

 


The Magic of Christmas @Merseyway


Free festive fun including A Giant Post Box, Storytime with Mrs. Claus, Merseyway’s Post Office, Giving Tree, Festive Huts, and a Nice List with Father Christmas

Discover all the Magic of Christmas at Merseyway

  • Write a letter to Santa at the Merseyway Post Office
  • Post your letter to Father Christmas at the Giant Postbox and watch it on its way to the North Pole.
  • Storytime with Mrs Claus in the undercover mall every weekend in December from 11am – 3pm
    Tickets available from Eventbrite£2 each – proceeds to the Giving Tree Appeal
  • Do something special this Christmas and give a gift at Merseyway’s annual Giving Tree – donate a gift until 14th December
  • Festive Huts & Late-Night Shopping – a fantastic range of festive gifts and treats from Christmas decorations to delicious delights.
  • Merseyway will be open until 7pm every Thursday in December and on Friday 23rd December 2022. Follow @merseyway or visit www.merseyway.com.

The Magic of Christmas @StaircaseHouse

Visit Father Christmas at Staircase House on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th December

On Saturday 10th from 10am to 4pm; on Sunday 11th, from 10am to 3.15pm

Cost: £12.50 per child includes a reindeer trail, craft activities & a gift

Book Your place by visiting Staircase House in the Market Place or call 0161 474 4444

 

 


The Magic of Christmas @MarketPlace


12 Market Days of Christmas
– head over to Stockport Market and you could be in with a chance of WINNING a share of £1,600 worth of vouchers to take care of those last-minute gifts or treat yourself to something nice.

Market Place are giving away 11 sets of vouchers worth £100 each, along with a star prize of £500 to spend in the market hall.

Entry is completely FREE!

To find out more, head over to Stockport Market’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram feed

 

 


 

Stockport Makers Market
on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December from 10am to 4pm

Join an abundance of the North West’s finest makers, bakers and creators, perfect for all your Christmas treats and gorgeous gifts. A great weekend of festive fun and shopping for all the family

 

 

 

 


 

Foodie Friday Christmas Special
 16th December from 6pm – 9pm

Meet new and old friends. Discover tasty food favourites and delectable drinks, all topped off with great music – the perfect start to Christmas

 

 


 

The Magic of Christmas @Underbanks

If you’re looking to kick off the festive season in style, visit the quirky and bustling Underbanks, packed with great tastes and a fantastic array of Stockport’s finest independent traders. Find out more on their website underbankstockport.co.uk

 

 

 

 


The Magic of Christmas @TheLight

Visit The Light at Redrock for  ‘Breakfast with Santa’

Breakfast with Santa includes:

  • Breakfast
  • Photo with Santa
  • To go watch the Grinch

Find out more about all the delights of Christmas at The Light’s website


The Magic of Christmas @ThePlaza

Christmas begins at the Plaza with Neil Sands’ Christmas Memories, a heart-warming, afternoon of festive nostalgia.
Sleeping Beauty and a festive Green Room tea, tee us up nicely for this year’s panto, all time classic Cinderella.

Find out about all the great Plaza performances on their website.