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Santa's Christmas Eve plate at IKEA Manchester
Decorating
- 5–6 Dec 2026Sat 5 and Sun 6 Dec, 12.30-3pm, in the dining department (not the restaurant)Add to calendar
- IKEA Manchester, Ashton-under-LyneAbout 35 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- IKEA lists no charge; one plate per child while stocks last
- Better for older childrenIndoors
- BookingFirst come, first served while plates last; ages 5 and up
- Checked Mon 2 NovAgainst ikea.com. Things change, so check before you travel
Santa's Christmas Eve plate at IKEA Manchester is from Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026, about 35 minutes' drive from Timperley. Free, no need to book, best for older children, indoors.
Children aged 5 and up can decorate their own Christmas Eve plate at IKEA Manchester on the first weekend of December, with room for Santa's mince pie, a glass of milk and a carrot for Rudolph. IKEA provides everything, using porcelain pens and permanent markers, so it's worth avoiding best clothes. It runs in the dining department, one plate per child, first come first served while stocks last.
Drive from Sale 30 min · Stretford 30 min · Wythenshawe 30 min · Timperley 35 min · Altrincham 35 min · Hale 35 min · Urmston 35 min · Partington 40 min
Venue · Ashton-under-Lyne
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Questions parents ask
How much does Santa's Christmas Eve plate at IKEA Manchester cost?
IKEA lists no charge; one plate per child while stocks last.
Do you need to book Santa's Christmas Eve plate at IKEA Manchester?
No, there's no need to book. First come, first served while plates last; ages 5 and up.
Things change, so check with the organiser before you travel. Source: ikea.com. Report a problem
