The waterfront site will become a festive wonderland with ice skating, live entertainment, markets and more
Liverpool’s Pier Head becomes this year’s go-to destination for the festive period as a major new Christmas festival brings ice skating, live entertainment, rides, markets and festive attractions to the waterfront.
From Friday 21 November until Monday 5 January, Liverpool Winter Festival will transform the famous waterfront landmark into a free-to-enter village where visitors can soak up the festive atmosphere. Skating sessions and grotto visits will be available to book in advance.
Created by Crow Leisure Group, the family-run team behind some of the UK’s biggest festive attractions, the event will feature everything from street food and local traders to large-scale rides, live music and seasonal drinks. The 600 square metre real ice rink and 65 metre Star Flyer are expected to be standout highlights, alongside two themed grottos - Santa’s Storytime Grotto and the GRINCHMAS Grotto Takeover.
Alex and Kennedy Crow, Managing Directors of Crow Leisure Group, said: “Liverpool’s waterfront has always been the city’s stage, and this winter we want to bring it to life in a way that feels exciting, welcoming and unmistakably Liverpool,
“As parents ourselves, we know how much families value experiences like this, but we’ve created the festival for everyone, from couples and groups of friends to visitors who just want to soak up the atmosphere. You can come down for a walk and a drink, go skating, or bring the kids to see Santa. It’s about creating something the whole city can enjoy together.”
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday, 13:00-22:30
- Saturday to Sunday, 11:00-22:30
- Between Friday, December 19th and Thursday, January 1st, it will be open daily from 11am until 10.30pm, closing only on Christmas Day.
For more information and to book grotto and skating tickets, click here.
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