Wythenshawe Town Centre

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON IN WYTHENSHAWE

 

 

Wythenshawe will be filled with festive cheer when Christmas comes to town next week.

 

The annual Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Saturday 3rd December at 5pm.  Hosted by Darren Proctor from Manchester’s Key 103 FM team, the switch-on will also include guest appearances throughout the day from Graeme Hawley, Coronation Street bad-boy John Stape and children’s favourite Peppa Pig.

 

A full programme of festive entertainment has been scheduled for the run up to Christmas including the opening of Santa’s log cabin, children’s rides and entertainment, face painting, a brass band and organised displays of snow-dogs and majestic owls.

 

Children of all ages will be able to visit Santa every Friday and Saturday during December and on Sunday 11th.  Santa will be in residence from Friday 16th December from 9am until 5pm until Christmas Eve.

 

Wythenshawe will also celebrate a festive-first this year with the arrival of a 12 carriage big wheel on Monday 5th December. Located on The Birtles, the 50ft wheel will offer lofty views over the town and is set to make more than 1,100 rotations during its month-long visit.

 

The festive programme has been organised by town centre owner St. Modwen. 
Lee Paddock, Wythenshawe’s town centre manager said: “The lights switch on always pulls big crowds and we’re hoping this year will be no exception.

“We’ve also got a wide selection of food on offer including a hog roast and chestnut stall.  It promises to be a great event and a very memorable Christmas.

 

“We’re also delighted that we’ve been able to bring a big wheel to the town centre for the first time from 5th Dec and we expect it to be hugely popular with all age groups."

 

Calendar of Events

 

Date	Time	Event
Fri 2nd December	11am-4pm	Santa’s magical grotto open
Sat 3rd December	10am-5pm	Santa’s magical grotto open
		Christmas light switch-on spectacular with Key 103FM
Sun 4th December	11.00-3.00pm	Santa’s magical grotto open
Mon 5th December		The big wheel arrives
Fri 9th December	11-4pm	Santa’s magical grotto open
Sat 10th December	10-4pm	Snow dogs and Santa’s magical grotto open
Sun 11th December	11-3pm	Santa’s magical grotto open
Fri 16th December	11-4pm	Santa’s magical grotto open everyday until Christmas
Sat 17th December	10-4pm	Majestic owls display
Fri 23rd December	10-2.30pm	Snow dogs
Sun 24th December	10-2pm	Santa’s magical grotto open until he departs to prepare for the big day

 

To view the full Magic of Christmas poster - click here