Merseyway launches Christmas in Stockport

Christmas has come to Merseyway Shopping Centre this November with exciting free family adventures, thoughtful giving and festive shopping.

Leading the line-up is The Great Gingerbread Hunt, a free-to-attend interactive experience transforming the centre into a festive trail for families. When Mrs. Claus discovers the gingerbread men have gone missing, young visitors are invited to help her find the missing pieces by following a trail map and clues through the centre mall.

Guided by Father Christmas’s playful elves and with fun surprises along the way, the adventure leads through Adlington Walk, where a Letter Writing Station will be open daily from December 1^st – 21^st, giving little ones the chance to write their wish lists and send them straight to the North Pole.

The journey concludes at the Gingerbread House, where families can meet Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a sweet treat from Mrs. Claus in her gingerbread-themed shop. The Great Gingerbread Hunt and Grotto are free to take part, taking place from 11am until slots are filled on Saturday 6^th – Sunday 7^th, Saturday 13^th – Sunday 14^th and Saturday 20^th – Sunday 21^st December.

Merseyway’s much-loved Giving Tree has also returned to the centre until December 14^th, where shoppers can support local, underprivileged children by selecting a tag from a giant white tree located outside Specsavers. Each tag details the gender and age for a less-fortunate child, along with a specific gift they would like to receive for Christmas. Each shopper is then invited to purchase the requested gift and leave at the dedicated donation bin, ready for the Merseyway team to distribute in time for Christmas Day. The Giving Tree initiative has become a tradition in Stockport, with over £100,000 worth of presents donated in 2024.

To help shoppers make the most of the festivities, Merseyway will also be extending its Christmas opening hours, offering extra time to browse, buy and soak up the seasonal atmosphere across the centre. There’s also a variety of Festive Huts, where visitors can shop unique gifts and enjoy their favourite treats, including Yorkshire Pudding Wraps, Festive Crumble and more.

Festive Opening Hours

• Thursday 18^th December: 9am – 7pm
• Friday 19^th December: 9am – 7pm
• Saturday 20^th December: 9am – 7pm
• Sunday 21^st December: 10.30am – 4.30pm
• Monday 22^nd December: 9am – 7pm
• Tuesday 23^rd December: 9am – 7pm
• Wednesday 24^th December (Christmas Eve): 9am – 5.30pm
• Thursday 25^th December (Christmas Day): Closed
• Friday 26^th December (Boxing Day): 10.30am – 4,30pm
• Saturday 27^th December: 9am – 5.30pm
• Sunday 28^th December: 10.30am – 4.30pm
• Monday 29^th December: 9am – 5.30pm
• Tuesday 30^th December: 9am – 5.30pm
• Wednesday 31^st December (New Year’s Eve): 9am – 5.30pm
• Thursday 1^st January (New Year’s Day): Closed