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What's on this Christmas

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The most magical time of the year is just around the corner, and Midsummer Place is ready to celebrate in spectacular fashion! Come for the fun, stay for the festive cheer - your perfect Christmas experience awaits!


Remember, parking is FREE after 6pm throughout the year, so you can enjoy all the festive fun at your own pace. Be sure to check our extended Christmas hours below, and make Midsummer Place your destination for a magical holiday shopping experience.

City Centre Light Switch On

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Join us on Saturday 16 November for the highly anticipated City Centre Light Switch-On, which will be brimming with festive excitement.

This year, the switch-on takes place at The Point Car Park, promising to bring all the fun, sparkle, and enchantment of previous years, plus so much more! On the same day, Midsummer Place will flick the switch on its own twinkling lights, and the magic of the Christmas season begins.

Christmas Tree Festival

Christmas Tree Festival 2024

Get into the festive spirit as you stroll through the Christmas Tree Festival, admiring the creativity behind every stunning tree along the mall at Midsummer. Feel good in the knowledge you've helped us to support some incredibly worthy causes, simply by voting (for free!) for the three trees you like the best!

Find out more about the competition and get a link to the voting form here.

See each of the beautiful trees and find out more about the sponsor and charities they are supporting here.

Christmas Market

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Our Festive Market will be a treasure trove of unique gifts and handmade goodies, perfect for finding stocking fillers and that special something for your loved ones. Small, independent businesses will be showcasing their creations, from artisanal crafts to delicious treats – come and discover them inside the former GAP store, near LEON and Hollister in the Boulevard.

The market will be open on the following dates:

  • Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December
  • Friday 6th December to Sunday 8th December
  • Friday 13th December to Tuesday 24th December

Click here to find out more.

Christmas at the Boulevard

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It's festive affair!

Take a break from your shopping and step into a World of Christmas magic at the Boulevard. Enjoy a seasonal mulled wine, be tempted with a tasty treat from The Fudge Bus and don’t forget to stop by the giant lit-up star and sparkling tree – perfect for those festive photos. And if you’re looking for some nostalgic fun, enjoy a ride on the teacups or leave a message for Father Christmas in the MKFM Santa Chat pod…

Black Friday

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Black Friday is back on 29th November!

This is your chance to snap up amazing deals and Christmas bargains. We’ll have giant display boards on the mall, featuring all the exclusive offers from our retailers, so you can plan your shopping spree and grab those must-have items at unbeatable prices!

You can see all the offers currently available at Midsummer Place here

12 Days of Christmas Competition

12 Days of Christmas 2024

It's the season of giving, and Midsummer Place is excited to present our Advent Competition Giveaway! For 12 days, we’ll be offering fantastic prizes EVERY DAY, giving you even more reasons to visit the centre and get involved. You'll find our GIANT advent calendar on the mall from December 1st. Keep an eye on our social media for all the details—you won't want to miss it!

Find out more here.

Festive performances at the bandstand

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Nothing says Christmas like beautiful carols and Christmas music!

Click here to see the schedule of performances planned for December

Gift ideas

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If you need a little inspiration this Christmas, we're here to help!

Click here to see some of our Christmas product features, with everything from Christmas Eve box ideas to party wear, all available right here at Midsummer Place (whilst stocks last!)

Christmas Opening Hours

We're opening late to help you get your last minute gifts. Midsummer Place will be open until 8pm EVERY Thursday and Friday throughout December until Christmas.

From the 18th to the 23rd December we'll be open from 9.30am to 8pm every weekday! Then over the Christmas and New Year period, centre opening hours will be:

Christmas Eve9.30am to 5pm
Christmas Day
CLOSED
Boxing Day
9.30am to 6pm
Friday 27th Dec
9.30am to 8pm
Saturday 28th Dec
9am to 7pm
Sunday 29th Dec
11am to 5pm
Monday 30th Dec
9.30am to 6pm
New Year's Eve
9.30am to 5pm
New Year's Day
11am to 5pm
Thursday 2nd Jan
Normal trading hours resume

Please note that retailer's individual opening hours might vary, so we recommend to check directly with your favourite stores before you travel.

Don't forget that parking is FREE from 6pm every day!

You can see our normal centre trading hours here