Liverpool unveils its biggest ever Christmas offer

LIVERPOOL is set to sparkle brighter than ever this festive season, as the City unveils its most ambitious Christmas programme to date.

From ice rinks and grottos, through to artisan markets and fairground rides; Liverpool is set to be the Christmas destination for 2025.

Liverpool Winter Festival will take over the iconic Pier Head from:- Saturday, 22 November to Sunday, 4 January 2026, offering festive activities for all the family.

Featuring a 18m x 30m ice rink, meet-and-greets and story times with Santa, an elf village, children's rides, thrill experiences, adventure golf, and a snow globe photo opportunity; alongside a range of food and drink concessions; there's something for everyone at the Pier Head this Christmas.

Opening times from:- Saturday, 22 November 2025 to Friday, 19 December 2025 are as follows:-

• Monday, to Friday: 1:00pm to 10:30pm.
  

• Saturday, and Sunday: 11:00am to 10:30pm.
  

• Saturday, 20 December 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2026.
  

• Monday, to Sunday: 11:00am to 10:30pm.
  

• The festival will be closed on Christmas Day.

For more information or to secure your tickets in advance, visit:- CrowLeisureGroup.Co.UK.

Elsewhere in the City, the incredibly popular Christmas Markets returned to St. George's Hall on:- Saturday, 15 November and will run until Wednesday, 24 December, from:- 11am to 10pm each day (with special hours on Christmas Eve, closing at:- 5pm). Visitors can enjoy stalls selling gifts, crafts and treats, a giant Ferris wheel and vintage carousel, Santa Land for little ones, a thrilling snow slide, an Alpine Bar and karaoke ski lifts, as well as live entertainment and a wide range of festive foods. And it's not just the City's outdoor spaces getting a festive makeover. The City Halls; Liverpool Town Hall, Croxteth Hall, and inside St George's Hall; will all be brimming with Christmas cheer with a special programme of seasonal events for families, music lovers, and even canine companions.

Activities include candlelight concerts, Story Time with Santa sessions, a carol concert, 2 silent discos (one for kids, 1 for over 18s), and even a Santa Paws grotto for your furry family members. Full details and ticket information can be found on the Liverpool City Halls website.

More information on all the festive activities across the City can be found at:- VisitLiverpool.Com.

Liverpool City Council's Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, Councillor Harry Doyle, said:- "This year's Christmas programme is our biggest and most exciting yet; and against the backdrops of the stunning 3 Graces or 1 of our City Halls, it will really set Liverpool apart from what others are doing across the country. It feels like a real celebration of everything that makes Liverpool magical during the festive season and each offer complements the other, encouraging people to stay longer, explore more, and as a result, make lasting memories. Whether you're a resident looking to enjoy your City in a new way, or a visitor discovering Liverpool's festive charm for the 1st time, there's something here for everyone. Without a doubt, Liverpool is this place to be this Christmas."

Alex and Kennedy Crow, Managing Directors of Crow Leisure Group, said:- "Liverpool Winter Festival is a brand-new addition to the City's festive calendar, set against 1 of the most iconic backdrops in the country. With real ice skating available at family-friendly prices starting from just £9.99, Santa's Grotto, fairground rides, food, drink and live entertainment, it's been created to bring people together and celebrate everything that makes this time of year so special."

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