How to spend the Christmas holidays at Bluewater

Fabulous festive fun, big brands and magical moments - everything you need for a brilliant Christmas break

Christmas shopping

With Sephora, Zara, Mango, LEGO, Jo Malone London and more, ticking off your gift list can be a lot of fun. From beauty queens to tech lovers to the ‘oh-they’ll-love-that’ crowd, present buying will be a dawdle. Grab a hot chocolate from Hotel Chocolat, soak up the sparkly decorations and let your inner gift-giving superstar thrive. With late-night shopping and all the most fabulously feather-forward brands under one roof, this is how Christmas retail therapy should feel - fun and totally stress-free.

Christmas activities

Ready to dial your December up with exciting festive plans? The Ice Rink is back until 4th January, bringing twinkling lights and plenty of glide-and-giggle moments. Then, dive into Winterland, running until 11th January, where rides, lights and seasonal treats turn the fun up to maximum. And because Christmas is about giving back as well as festive fun, The Giving Tree is your next port of call to support 45+ local charities - just pick a tag and make someone’s Christmas brighter. Plus, Ballerz are running a special event where you can meet Santa in his locker-room!

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See a Christmas movie

Sink into those dreamy reclining seats at Showcase Cinema de Lux and escape into December’s biggest releases. Catch the second half of the story with Wicked: For Good, epic drama in Avatar: Fire and Ash, or treat the little ones to Zootropolis 2 for pure festive giggles. Whether you're after cosy Christmas magic or blockbuster escapism, it’s the perfect way to unwind between shops - snacks in hand. The only tough choice? Popcorn or nachos. (We say both. It’s Christmas.)

  • Festive lunch with your favourite people

    All that festive fun deserves a feast – and Bluewater’s restaurants are ready to provide. Gather the gang and tuck into seasonal goodness at Bill’s, Zizzi, wagamama, Nando’s, PizzaExpress and more. Feeling fancy? Côte brings the boujee sparkle with their seasonal festive menu. Whether it’s a catch-up, a family meal or your usual Christmas tradition, Bluewater is the place to indulge.

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