Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? If you still need to dash to get presents, you might be wondering what time the Trafford Centre is opening over the festive period.

Even if you’ve finished your Christmas shopping, you might find yourself in the shopping centre for a day out so it’s worth knowing when the shops are open this Christmas.

Here are the opening times for the Trafford Centre this Christmas and New Year.

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When is the Trafford Centre open over Christmas and New Year 2023?

If you’re thinking of visiting the Tinsel Town fairground, ice rink or the Snowstorm 3 Northern Lights ice show, you can do so until January 1, 2024.

It's important to note that they are all closed on December 25, 2023.

The Trafford website adds: "Not to mention festive flicks, delicious food and live entertainment to get you into the Christmas spirit!

"Plus, with free parking and a host of sensational shops, food, and gifting options inside at Trafford Centre, it’s the perfect destination to celebrate the Christmas season."

You can find out more about these events or the Trafford Centre via the website.


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The Trafford Centre is open as follows this Christmas:

  • December 18-22: 10am – 11pm
  • December 23: 10am-10pm
  • December 24: 11am-5pm
  • December 25: Closed
  • December 26: 8am-8pm (Selfridges is open 8am-9pm while Next, John Lewis and M&S are closed)
  • December 27-29: 9am-8pm
  • December 30: 10am-9pm
  • December 31: 11am-5pm
  • January 1: 12pm-6pm
  • January 2-5: 10am-10pm

If you’d like to see the specific opening times for restaurants, stores and leisure venues, you can visit the Trafford Centre website.