Santa arrives and opens his Grotto on the 16 November and will be in residence until the 24 of December, just before he begins his mammoth round-the-world journey.  On the 16 November you can join the fun of Santa’s Procession through the malls and down to Middleton Hall to open his magnificent Grotto! Wave and cheer as the long winding procession with its multitude of circus performers, wends its way, dancing and singing through the shopping centre towards the Christmas show

However, there’s now no need to wait to book your ticket to see Santa in the run up to Christmas, if you visit www.thecentremk.com you can now book online to avoid any disappointment. The Grotto Opening times are 9am-6pm Mon-Sat in November, 9am-7pm Mon-Sat in December, 10am-6pm Sundays throughout November and December, Christmas Eve: Santa's Grotto closes completely at 1pm but the train remains open until 6pm whilst everything is closed on Christmas Day. The Christmas display and train ride opens on the 6 November.

So remember - book online via www.thecentremk.com now!