Free Christmas Bauble Grotto returning to Bransholme shopping centre

A library picture of the Christmas Santa grotto at North Point Shopping Centre, Hull, in a previous year
-Credit: (Image: Katie Pugh)


Bransholme's North Point Shopping Centre is getting into the Christmas spirit with exciting giveaways and the return of the dazzling Bauble Grotto.

The grotto. in the centre's atrium, is open to all with free entry, with Santa making his grand entrance from noon on Friday (November 22). From then on, Father Christmas and his elves will be greeting families for the remainder of November and daily from Tuesday, December 3, right up until Christmas Eve.

Visiting Santa at North Point Shopping Centre won't cost a penny, there's no need to book, and every child who stops by will receive a complimentary gift. As opening times may vary, visitors are encouraged to check North Point's Facebook and Instagram pages for the most up-to-date grotto hours.

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Families can also immortalise their festive moments with Santa by selecting from a variety of unique photo keepsakes. Prices start from just £7.50, with options including framed photos, keyrings, baubles, snow globes and glitter frames. Photo packages are also on offer, with prices beginning at £16.50.

There's an abundance of activities to keep the youngsters amused, as Face Painting 4 You Hull will provide free face painting, while complimentary Christmas-themed crafting sessions for children will take place every Saturday from 11am to 3pm, starting on November 23.

The festive fun continues online with North Point's '12 Days Of Christmas' giveaways on Facebook and Instagram. Starting on December 1, followers have the opportunity to win incredible prizes donated by North Point Shopping Centre's tenants and retailers.

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