The Queensgate lights switch-on - and all its festive events

Queensgate is getting ready for Christmas with magical entertainment, endless fun and surprises every weekend until the Big Day – starting with the lights switch-on this weekend
By Brad Barnes
Published 18th Nov 2022, 06:00 GMT
Updated 18th Nov 2022, 08:53 GMT
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Christmas at Queensgate

So, as the magic begins, here’s what you can look forward to…

Saturday, November 19: Light Switch On extravaganza

Join Queensgate for the official opening of Christmas at 2pm when the stunning light displays will be switched on! Enjoy incredible entertainment by performers throughout the day, including the Ice Queen in her fawn-drawn sleigh, the Ice Princess and Jack Frost stilt walkers and the LED Gliding Fairies. There will also be an ice juggler, and a glitter artist giving sparkly festive face makeovers! Plus, enjoy DIY bauble workshops all set to the joyful tones of the Peterborough Operatic Society at 11am and 3pm.

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    Most importantly, Santa will also be swinging by. This year he’s gone tech-savvy with his Giant Virtual Reality Bauble, a super-cool experience that will transport the whole family to Santa’s workshop in Lapland! Put on the VR headsets, sit back and relax as you’re whisked off to a whole new world of wonder.

    It’s available to book until December 2.

    Saturday, November 26: The Roller Baubles

    But wait, there’s much Myrrh! Join Queensgate on this day and meet the trio of roller-baubles who will be showing off their roller-skating skills as they whizz throughout the mall! They will be performing between 11am and 3pm.

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    Christmas at Queensgate

    The DIY Bauble Workshop will also be back from 11am to 3pm and located in North Square so make the most of your time as a family and create new decorations and magic memories – all for free.

    Saturday, December 3: The Giant Photo Bauble

    Capture your cheeky ‘resting Grinch face’ with the family at Queensgate with a group photo in the Giant Bauble from 11am to 3pm, complete with artificial snow to create a winter wonderland scene!

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    Also, create your own baubles from pinecones and recycled bits at the DIY Bauble Workshop from 11am to 3pm.

    Saturday, December 10: Bauble Acrobatics

    Prepare to be dazzled. Featuring a mind-blowingly bendy Christmassy contortionist, a bauble stilt walker, an aerial hoop snowflake and an acrobatic elf, visitors have the chance to watch an incredible feast for the eyes. Check out the performances between 11am and 3pm.

    Plus, mischievous Elves are ready to show you how to create your own baubles at the DIY Bauble Workshop 11am to 3pm.

    Saturday, December 17:The Giant Photo Bauble returns!

    Have some fun with the cheeky elves at the Giant Bauble and strike a funny pose and say ‘snowballs’. Everyone gets to take home a picture all for a voluntary donation to charity. Open from 11am to 3pm.

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    It’s your last chance to join the DIY Bauble Workshop from 11am to 3pm. The workshop will even be free of charge for families to take part!

    Katie Chapman, Marketing and Commercialisation Manager at Queensgate said: “We are so excited for the events and entertainment Queensgate is hosting this year. We have included lots to suit everyone and most of it is for free. We can’t wait to see the joy on the children’s faces this Christmas.”

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