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Get into the festive spirit at Plymouth’s largest shopping centre, Drake Circus, this Christmas! There’s an array of terrific seasonal fun to go alongside your festive shopping trip to the many brand-name stores situated here.
Check out all the festive excitement you can enjoy this Christmas at Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth.
Watch the Christmas Lights Switch On!
Watch on as Drake Circus is lit up with festive sparkle on Thursday 14 November. Head to the shopping centre from 3.30pm and meet the Parcel Rascals, who’ll be out causing mischief across the centre with their giant game of pass-the-parcel! Also look out for the Elf and Safety team who’ll be on hand to check shoppers are carrying their bags correctly, maintaining hydration levels and crossing the threshold into shops with caution.
The festive characters will then gather for the official countdown for the switch on at 5pm!
That’s not the end of the festive fun on the day as you can also stick around and visit the Plymouth City Centre Christmas Lights Switch On at 6pm!
Keep your eyes open for Beaky Boo
Lookout for Crumpet the Elf and the Emperor Penguins Cheeky and Beaky Boo who will be visiting Drake Circus on Thursday 21 November. Interact with these beautiful Antarctic creatures, give them a stroke, or simply pose for a photo during your Christmas shop.
Check out the festive snow flurries
Drake Circus becomes a festive paradise every day at 4pm from Thursday 14 November until Christmas Eve with snow flurries taking place every afternoon to celebrate seasonal joy. Look out for the ‘snowflakes’ floating around Drake Circus adding to the perfect festive shopping spree.
The Parcel Rascals are back again!
The Parcel Rascals will be back again this Christmas causing mischief with a giant game of pass-the-parcel on Sunday 1 December. Interact with the rascals and take part in the game to be in with a chance of winning a gift just in time for Christmas.
Look out for the Elf and Safety team
The Elf and Safety team are back in Drake Circus on Sunday 8 December. to check shoppers are carrying their bags correctly, maintaining hydration levels and crossing the threshold into shops with caution! With their clipboards and hard hats at the ready, watch them work their magic with straight faces and ridiculously funny rules while you shop.
Hear from Polar Bear Explorers
Meet a magical storytelling bear at Drake Circus on Thursday 12 December between 4-8pm. The Arctic bear, accompanied by renowned explorer Sir Snobert Drift are looking for a cosy crew of avid listeners to hear all about their adventures, and maybe even getting involved with one of them!
Meet Polar Pip
Get ready to meet Polar Pip. The biggest, bestest buddy you’re about to make firm friends with. Pip may not speak your language, but he’ll certainly make sure you know how happy he is to be at Drake Circus this Christmas!
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