HARIBO Holly Jolly Grotto (early-bird family bundles until 2 Nov; SEND sessions)

Name: HARIBO Holly Jolly Grotto (early-bird family bundles until 2 Nov; SEND sessions)
Start: 2026-11-20
End: 2026-12-24
Location: The Trafford Centre

20 Nov – 24 Dec 2026Timed 30-minute sessions; weekday mornings off-peak until 18 Dec
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The Trafford Centre, Trafford ParkAbout 15 min drive from Timperley
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£10–25From £20 per child, £8 per adult; gift and sweets included
Good for most agesIndoors
On saleEarly-bird family bundles until 2 Nov; SEND sessions bookable
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SEN-friendly: SEN sessionSEND sessions are available to book. Check the booking page for dates.
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SEN-friendly

SEND sessions are available to book. Check the booking page for dates.

SEN session: A session set aside for children with additional needs and their families.

At The Trafford Centre: Quiet hours or early opening. More about access here

Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book: traffordcentre.co.uk. More SEN-friendly days out

A HARIBO-themed Christmas grotto in a covered tent at the Trafford Centre, where children become Holly Jolly Helpers, make a digital sweet, play interactive games and then have a private meeting with Santa, taking home a plush toy and sweets. Allow about 30 minutes. There are calmer SEND sessions, no strobe or loud effects, and full wheelchair access.

Last checked Sun 18 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: traffordcentre.co.uk. Report a problem

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