IN-STORE CHRISTMAS EVENTS AT SELFRIDGES MANCHESTER
From festive breakfasts for the whole family to adults-only supper clubs hosted by none other than Santa himself, Selfridges Manchester have a range of Christmas in-store events to make December a month to remember.
Supper Club with Santa and San Carlo Bottega
Dates: 9–10 & 16–17 December
Times: 7.30–9.30pm
Location: Selfridges, Manchester Exchange Square
For a one-of-a-kind Christmas experience at San Carlo Bottega on 2, we invite you to the exclusive supper club hosted by Santa himself. Expect an array of delicious dishes, Christmas-themed cocktails and lots of unabashedly festive entertainment from Santa. With a back-to-back schedule at Christmas, Santa can only make it for four evenings this month, meaning spaces are limited. Book your slot now to make sure you don’t miss out.
Please note, all physical bookings will be subject to the latest government guidelines.
Breakfast With Santa
Dates: 5–20 December (selected days)
Times: Slots available 9am & 10.30am
Location: Selfridges, Manchester Trafford
Step inside our magical world as the guest of Santa Claus to enjoy a festive breakfast made for you and your loved ones. Receive a personalised gift for each child in the family, and dine on a delicious menu, from sweet to savoury on the Upper Level at Selfridges Manchester Trafford.
Due to social distancing measures, this year’s Breakfast with Santa will be a full family experience, where children aged 3–10 years old will dine with their household bubble and all attendees require a ticket. No highchairs are available, and track and trace is compulsory. Please bring your booking confirmation with you, which must be presented on arrival. Please arrive 10 minutes early in time for Santa’s arrival.
Please note, all physical bookings will be subject to the latest government guidelines.
Personalisation stations for beauty and booze Dates: 2- 24th December
Location: Selfridges, Manchester Exchange Square
Adding a personal touch to gifting this year is more important than ever before, which is why several of our favourite beauty and alcohol brands are offering personalised products this festive season. Discover engraved lipsticks and fragrances at Dior, Jo Malone London and Christian Louboutin in our beauty halls, tailor-made champagne gift boxes at Moët & Chandon (also online) and bespoke typewriter gift tagging at Maison Margiela. Add an extra layer to your gift giving this Christmas by opting for one-of-a-kind personalised presents, perfectly at home under your loved one’s tree.
Meet Santa Claus at Selfridges Exchange Square
Dates: 2 –20 December (selected days)
Times: Slots available from 2–6pm
Location: Selfridges, Manchester Exchange Square
Book a slot to meet the big man himself and his trusty elf sidekick at Selfridges Manchester this Christmas. In the bookable 5-minute slots, children will be able to let Santa know what’s on their Christmas list, have a photograph taken with him and receive a candy cane to take home. Please note, bookings are complimentary and bookings are limited to family groups / households. As per government guidelines Santa and his elves will need to keep a 2m distance at all times.
Please note, all physical bookings will be subject to the latest government guidelines.
Santa Reindeer Hunt at Manchester Exchange Square
Dates: 2–24 December
Times: Store opening hours
Location: Selfridges, Manchester Exchange Square
Santa has lost his reindeer and he needs your help in order to save Christmas! To find Dixon, Dancer, Prancer and their six other red-nosed friends across the Toys and Kids departments, you’ll need your trusty map to hand – speak to a team member to receive yours and get hunting! Once your mission is accomplished, you’ll receive a chocolatey prize as a special thank you from Santa.
Musical Entertainment
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays 5-20 December
Times: 12-4pm
Location: Selfridges, Manchester Exchange Square
Personalisation stations for beauty and booze
Dates: 2-24 December
Location: Selfridges, Manchester Trafford
This festive season, Selfridges comes to life with live solo singers performing our favourite heart-warming Christmas classics and cinematic showtunes. Head to the Designer Galleries on 2 to share in the festive feeling.
Adding a personal touch to gifting this year is more important than ever before, which is why several of our favourite beauty and alcohol brands are offering personalised products this festive season. Discover engraved lipsticks and fragrances at Dior, Jo Malone London and Christian Louboutin in our beauty halls, tailor-made champagne gift boxes at Moët & Chandon (also online) and bespoke typewriter gift tagging at Maison Margiela. Add an extra layer to your gift giving this Christmas by opting for one-of-a-kind personalised presents, perfectly at home under your loved one’s tree.
Santa Reindeer Hunt at Selfridges Trafford
Dates: 2–24 December
Times: Store opening hours
Location: Selfridges, Manchester Trafford
Santa has lost his reindeer and he needs your help in order to save Christmas! To find Dixon, Dancer, Prancer and their six other red-nosed friends across the Kids & Toys department, you’ll need your trusty map to hand – speak to a team member to receive yours and get hunting! Once your mission is accomplished, you’ll receive a chocolatey prize, as a thank you from Santa.
Festive entertainment
Dates: Weekends, 5-24 December
Times: Saturdays, 12–6pm & Sundays 12-4
Location: Selfridges, Manchester Trafford
Head to Beauty, Lower Level to listen to our festive DJs playing the best Christmas classics on Saturdays throughout December. On Sundays you can expect heart-warming favourites and cinematic showtunes from a host of festive solo singers.
Meet Santa Claus at Selfridges Trafford
Dates: 5–20 December (selected days)
Times: Slots available from 2–6pm
Location: Selfridges, Manchester Trafford
Book a slot to meet the big man himself and his trusty elf sidekick at Selfridges Trafford this Christmas. In the bookable 5-minute slots, children will be able to let Santa know what’s on their Christmas list, have a photograph taken with him and receive a candy cane to take home. Please note, bookings are complimentary and bookings are limited to family groups / households. As per government guidelines Santa and his elves will need to keep a 2m distance at all times.
Please note, all physical bookings will be subject to the latest government guidelines.
VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS EVENTS WITH SELFRIDGES MANCHESTER
Whilst your calendar of festive events may look a little different this year, Selfridges are bringing the magic of Christmas to the home via a series of virtual events throughout December. From sassy pub quizzes to learning new festive tips with the various Santa Skills workshops, Selfridges will ensure your December is merry and bright no matter the circumstance.
Selfridges and Sink the Pink present: The Queen’s Head Pub Quiz Dates: Thursdays 5–19 December
Times: 8–9pm
Selfridges is getting camp this Christmas with our favourite landlady Ginger Johnson flinging open her (virtual)
Expect Sink the Pink sass, barrels of laughter and plenty of Christmas cheer to see you through those long winter Thursday nights.
Santa Skills Online Workshops: Crafty cut-out cards with Santa and Poppy Chancellor
Dates: Saturday 5 December
Times: 2-3pm
Join us for a virtual visit to Santa’s workshop this Christmas and learn some new festive skills, for a Christmas with a personal touch. For the first instalment of the online workshops, Santa will be joined by illustrator and card-maker extraordinaire Poppy Chancellor who will guide you through how to make your own cut-out greetings cards.
Santa Skills Online Workshops: Wrap it up earth-consciously with Santa and Zeena Shah
Dates: Saturday 12 December
Times: 2-3pm
Join us for a virtual visit to Santa’s workshop this Christmas and learn some new festive skills, for a Christmas
with a personal touch. Next in the workshop is illustrator and colour enthusiast Zeena Shah who will guide you
through how to create beautiful wrapping paper that is kinder to the planet.
Santa Skills Online Workshops: Magical table decoration with Santa and Fiona Leahy
Dates: Saturday 19 December
Times: 2-3pm
Join us for a virtual visit to Santa’s workshop this Christmas and learn some new festive skills, for a Christmas with a personal touch. Last but certainly not least in Santa’s workshop is Fiona Leahy who will show you how to design a magical dinner table setting for an Instaworthy day. No one does Christmas quite like Santa, but even he needs a helping hand from time to time.
For more information on Selfridges’ virtual and in-store events and gifting inspiration visit www.selfridges.com
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