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A Grand Day Out at White Rose

Have a White Rose Christmas

Experience the magic of a White Rose Christmas, where festive fun, celebration and shopping all come together under twinkling lights. Whether you’re planning a grand family adventure, office party or gift-shopping spree, there’s nowhere better to be at Christmas in Leeds. So, what’s on?

  • What's happening this Christmas?

     

    • Top Christmas events in Leeds: go for a spin on our Ice Rink and say hello to Santa aboard the enchanting White Rose Express!

    • Festivities and fun: plan the ultimate Christmas party in Leeds this year with our cracking venues and great restaurants.

    • Christmas blockbusters at Cineworld: come in out of the cold and enjoy the biggest releases of the season in style, including Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Zootropolis 2 and more.

    • Gifting galore: find something for everyone at all your favourite brands – it’s Christmas shopping in Leeds made easy!

    • White Rose’s Christmas opening times: stay up to date on our seasonal opening hours.

Festive family fun

Discover two of the most magical Christmas events Leeds has to offer at White Rose. Step aboard the White Rose Express, our unique take on Santa’s grotto, where the kids can meet Mr Claus inside a vintage train carriage and receive an exciting gift. That’s not all – once again, it’s time to gather friends and family for a session at the White Rose ice skating rink! Whatever the weather, you can leap, pirouette and glide your way through the festive season.

We’re also excited to invite you to take part in our world record attempt, where we’re going to try and set the record for most high fives in 30 seconds with a little help from the Leeds Knights. Every hand, big or small, helps!

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The best Christmas parties in Leeds

Whether it’s a festive family gathering or a grand office night out, we have all you need to throw a cracking Christmas party in Leeds this year. There’s bowling, ice-free curling and loads more at King Pins – perfect for healthy competition. If you’d prefer to test your teamwork and wits, The Escapologist is sure to lock you into the festive joy. After you’ve worked up an appetite, raise a glass (or two) to the season at Bianco Lounge, with their own spins on the Christmas classics.

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Big screen magic this Christmas

Settle in for a season of sensational stories at Cineworld. From the breathtaking landscapes of Pandora in Avatar: Fire and Ash to the spellbinding songs of Wicked: For Good, the lineup this Christmas promises magic for everyone to enjoy. Get ready for a thrilling return to the crime-solving antics of Detectives Hopps and Wilde in Zootropolis 2 and reunite with Woody, Buzz and the gang for their toughest adventure yet in Toy Story 5. It’s blockbuster season, and we’ve saved you the best seat in the house.

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First-class Christmas shopping in Leeds

Make your Christmas shopping in Leeds a breeze with everything you need under one roof at White Rose. For funky stocking fillers, browse at Flying Tiger, or, if your loved ones are of a more literary persuasion, the Waterstones shelves are sure to hold under-the-tree treasures. The Entertainer and Menkind always deliver the gleeful gadgets and toys desired by all ages. You can also pamper your nearest and dearest with makeup and luxury toiletries from Lush and seasonal fragrances at Rituals. That’s Christmas shopping made simple!

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  • White Rose Christmas opening times

    Sometimes it seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day to tick everything off your list. Fortunately, we extend the White Rose Centre’s Christmas opening times to ensure you have long enough to get gifts for all the family – even the last-minute ones! Keep an eye on our opening hours for all the latest information in the run-up to the big day.