Join Princes Mead Shopping Centre this festive season for a magical line-up of free family events at Princes Mead! From enchanting characters and joyful performances to a beautiful grotto experience, there’s something to make every visit feel extra special.

All events are completely free of charge – no booking required!

Event Schedule

Saturday 22nd November 2025
🎄Light Switch-On & Snow Queen Visit | 11am – 3.30pm
Celebrate the start of the festive season! Our beautiful lights will twinkle to life throughout the day – and don’t miss the enchanting Snow Queen, gliding around the centre in icy white silk and velvet. Children are mesmerised by her singing and can even try on her sparkling tiara for a photo moment to remember.

From Sunday 23rd November 2025
🎅 Free Christmas Grotto | Every Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 1pm & 1.30 – 3.30pm
Meet Father Christmas in our cosy grotto, completely free of charge. No booking needed – just join the queue on the day and enjoy a magical moment with Santa. Open every weekend until Christmas!

Saturday 29th November 2025
📚 Storytelling & Craft Sessions | 11am – 3.30pm
Help bring this classic Christmas story to life in these fun interactive storytelling sessions, then make your own elf ears to take home with you.

Saturday 6th December 2025
❄️ Acrobatic Ice Elves | 11am – 3.30pm
Two frosted Ice Elves will be performing an Arctic acrobatic balance act around the centre – complete with breathtaking contortions, counterbalances, and snowflake-covered cheeks. Their cheeky personalities and dazzling moves are a joy to watch!

Saturday 13th December 2025
🫧 Bubble Performer | 11am – 3.30pm
Be mesmerised by a magical bubble artist, stationed near the grotto, creating floating festive wonder for all ages. Plus, enjoy live performances by Helen Muggeridge, bringing nostalgic Christmas classics with a vintage twist.

Saturday 20th December 2025
🎁 Roller Skating Presents | 11am – 3.30pm
Watch out for two glowing, gift-wrapped roller skating presents gracefully gliding through the centre! With their oversized bows, twinkling lights, and surprise pirouettes, they’re sure to delight little ones. Helen Muggeridge returns for a final day of beautiful live Christmas music.