Lanarkshire residents looking for some festive thrill are being encouraged to check out a host of Christmas activities at the nearby Glasgow Fort.
The seasonal fun kicks off with the popular Christmas market, running from Friday, November 18 until Monday, January 2. 2023, with festive delights for everyone to try, including mini-Dutch pancakes, Yorkshire pudding wraps and hot churros, as well as a German-style bar.
The markets will be accompanied by a funfair, complete with candy cane trampolines, a ferris wheel, tea cups and a helter skelter slide.
A range of festive characters will also be spreading Christmas cheer at Glasgow Fort on weekends throughout December. Santa and his elves will be greeting shoppers on Saturday, December 3, 17 and 24, while The Grinch is likely to be up to some mischievous tricks when he visits with Cindy Lou on Friday, December 2 and Sunday, December 18.
And for a festive singalong, a Bavarian Um-Pah Band be performing feel good Christmas songs on Saturday, December 3.
Phil Goodman, centre director at Glasgow Fort, said: “Christmas is a magical time, and our Christmas market and funfair are the perfect way for the whole family to enjoy a festive day out.
“With so much to see and do at the centre, there is no better time than the festive period to pay a visit to Glasgow Fort. We can’t wait to welcome shoppers and get into the Christmas spirit together!”
Glasgow Fort has also just welcomed a new Bing Store Pop-up to the centre, which offers free, fun-filled themed activity sessions for little ones, including crafts, games and storytelling, for some family time in the run up to Christmas.
The Fort is open from 10am to 10pm on weekdays, 9am to 7pm on Saturdays and 10am to 6pm on Sundays.
There will be special extended opening hours the week before Christmas, with the centre remaining open until 8pm on Saturday, December 17 and 18 and many stores open until midnight between December 19 and 23.
For more information on the centre’s Christmas opening hours and festive celebrations, please visit the website.
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