In addition to the glittering light display, Melrose Arch is pulling out all the stops with a busy programme of festive events this season. With extended retail hours until Sat, Dec 23, there's also plenty of opportunity to get all your Christmas shopping done.
Here's the line-up:
Fri, Dec 8 – Sun, Dec 31 – Enjoy sweets and treats while you stroll through Upper High Street, whether you are a child or just a kid at heart. Open from 18:30 – 22:00, you can enjoy candyfloss, Paul's Homemade Ice Cream, popcorn and food truck offerings including Miha, Yummilicious and Filthy Moustache. There will also be fun activations for the kids.Mon, Dec 11 – Sun, Dec 31 – Pringles, known for their can't-stop potato chips, adds an extra layer of enjoyment to this already lively environment with an activation and play area at the Piazza from 12:00 – 20:00.
Fri, Dec 15 – The Jeppe Pipe Band will fill the air with the sound of bagpipes and drums with their performance under the twinkling Christmas lights of Melrose Arch from 19:00 – 19:45, around Square High Street and the corner of Slip and Cross Streets.
Fri, Dec 15 – Sun, Dec 24 – The kids will love this chance to get their faces painted and meet Destination Christmas characters, including Santa Claus, a snowman and the elves who will all be wandering around the precinct for pictures with kids and parents every Fri – Sun from 18:30 – 20:30.
Until Sun, 31 Dec – See the special Christmas scene set up with lighting at the Jameson Tree in the precinct.
