ADD that extra festive sparkle by joining Santa at Spinningfields’ new Festive Village on 8 and 15 December.

Stories with Santa is the perfect opportunity for your family to take a break from the hectic Christmas run-up

Stories with Santa is the perfect opportunity for your family to take a break from the hectic Christmas run-up.

Spinningfields-ImgSit down, relax, and enjoy listening to a selection of Yuletide stories including 'The Christmas Bear' by Henrietta Strickland, 'The Smelly Sprout' by Allan Plenderleigh, and 'Santa is Coming to Manchester' by Steve Smallman.

Storytelling sessions will run on the hour from 11am to 5pm with the final session starting at 4pm. Tickets will cost £5 per child and £2 per adult, with each child taking home a selection box.

Stories with Santa is part of Spinningfields’ new Festive Village, which sits alongside the ice rink in Hardman Square.

As well as a viewing platform to watch the skaters and a big screen to watch festive movies, the Festive Village includes a number of food and drink concessions, including The Giant Yorkshire Pudding Company, Good Burger, Pancake Corner and Penelope’s Kitchen.

For more information on Stories with Santa, visit spinningfieldsonline.com