The Countdown to Christmas in on!

Christmas is coming with the promise of fun and frolics in Four Seasons, with the launch of our exciting Christmas programme of Free family fun.

The programme is our gift to all of our customers and includes free activities starting on 30th November with our ‘Kick-Off Christmas’ event featuring a free workshop a visit from a Giant Yeti. On Sunday 1st December we are excited to announce the return of Bjorn the most life-like polar bear you are likely to see in the UK!

Our opening weekend kicks off the programme of free events every weekend leading up to Christmas, PLUS a visit from Buddy the Elf, local schools’ carol singers, a performance by Mansfield born pianist Christ Miggells, a gift-wrapping service by Samaritans, giveaways and a letters to Santa service.

Four Seasons’ Christmas Programme

Saturday 30th November

10am – 4pm

Free ‘Decorate your own personalised Christmas Bauble’ Workshop

We have 200 lovely ceramic baubles for you to decorate and take home in a gift bag – the icing on the cake; a calligrapher will be on hand to paint the name of your choice onto your bauble! Give it as a gift or hang it on your tree – they’ll make a lovely festive keepsake for years!

Meet a Giant Yeti

This, some say, mythical creature will be roaming the Centre in the afternoon during the following times:

11.30-11.50am, 12.30-12.50pm and 1.30-1.50pm.

Plus we’ll be giving away free candy canes and mince pies too!

Sunday 1st December

He’s back by popular demand!

Meet Bjorn the Polar Bear

Bjorn and his companion travel the world making friends, sharing their story and telling people about the fascinating and vulnerable world of the Arctic. Bjorn is used to us here at Four Seasons, so if you’re lucky enough to get in to see him, give him a pat – or tickle him behind the ears – if you’re feeling brave enough!!

Meet Bjorn during shows at:

12.30 – 12.50pm

1.30 – 1.50pm

2.30 – 2.50pm

Saturday 7th December

10am – 4pm

Free ‘Let’s Make Origami Angels’ Workshop

Make an adorable angel to hang on your tree or decorate your home over Christmas!

Plus…

Meet a huge walkabout snowman…

and Mrs Christmas on roller-skates! They’ll be touring the Centre between 10am – 4pm

13th – 15th December

Maker’s Market Weekend!

10am – 4pm daily

We’ll have 16 local craftspeople, each with a table of wonderful handmade creations, including; crochet ornaments, jewellery, cards, gifts, homeware, homemade bakes, wax melts, fragrances… you name it, they make it!

Saturday 14th December

Meet Buddy The Elf

He’ll be making mischief around the Centre at the following times:

11-11.30am

12 – 12.30pm

1-1.30pm

Roaming Carol Singers

Follow the festive music to find this group of singers bringing a little jolliness and sentiment while you shop!