Celebrate the festive season with Christmas shows, ice skating, Santa's grotto, shopping
The shopping centre, intu Watford, will be switching on the Christmas lights today to mark the beginning of the festive season.
There will be children’s activities and local performances throughout the mall from 4pm, with the main event presented by BBC Radio 1’s Chris Stark from 6pm to 7pm on the bridge by John Lewis, followed by fireworks.
Intu will also be hosting several events and activities over the Christmas period, including Santa’s Grotto from November 23 to December 24 and will be open for late-night shopping with free parking after 6pm on weekdays from December 3 to December 21.
The events are as follows:
November 15
Light Switch On from 6pm
intu Watford, upper mall, outside John Lewis
November 23 - December 24
Santa's Grotto
intu Watford, The Gallery
November 24 - January 13
Big Skate
The Parade by The Pond
December 1 - December 30
Angels and Elves Festive Trail
Various - Watford town centre
December 1 – December 24
Santa Claus & the Magical Christmas Journey
December 3 – December 21
Late Night Opening
intu Watford
December 3 – December 21
Free Parking after 6pm on weekdays
intu Watford
December 5 – January 5
Jack and the Beanstalk
December 22 – December 23
The Sleeping Beauty
Watford Colosseum
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