It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Arndale - with the centre unveiling its decorations for this year’s festivities.
The shopping centre has a new display this year, called ‘The Flight Before Christmas’. Around 65ft high up in the mall, visitors can see the reindeer - with Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph all making an appearance - and Santa’s sleigh soar through the centre.
There’s also a 22ft-tall Christmas tree chandelier inside. Outside, there’s a statue of a leaping reindeer and a 26ft gold Christmas tree-shaped structure at the Exchange Square entrance.
The pair will sit opposite the square’s Christmas Market stalls, which open today (November 10). READ MORE: Manchester Christmas Markets 2023 opening and closing times READ MORE: How to get to Manchester Christmas Markets by public transport “We wanted to create a bright and colourful scheme that would be eye-catching and make perfect pictures for those visiting us this season,” said Manchester Arndale’s centre director, David Allinson. “We hope it is enjoyed by all.” The Arndale has also released a special behind-the-scenes video of how Father Christmas’ helpers — in the requisite high-viz clothing — put up the display.
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