Warrington

Santa’s magical sleigh a hit at Warrington Golden Square shopping centre

Hundreds of youngsters have been queuing to see Santa on his magical sleigh, and have a S-Elfie taken on their mobile phone, at Warrington Golden Square shopping centre. The giant red sleigh is a new addition to Golden Square this year, enabling Father Christmas to make regular tours around the shopping centre, so few people […]

Get ready for Santa Elfies at Golden Square

Youngsters can grab an Elfie photo with Santa at Warrington’s Golden Square Shopping Centre this Christmas. Santa’s sleigh, driven by his Elf Chauffeur, will be touring the centre from December 5 and every weekend throughout the month, then up until December 23. The sleigh will stop outside Debenhams, where youngsters can hop aboard to have […]

Hundreds set to take part in spectacular Warrington Lantern Parade

HUNDREDS of people are set to take part in Warrington Lantern Parade, as it snakes through the streets before a spectacular finale amid the festive stalls at Golden Square’s Christmas Village. The magical procession of sparkling lights organised by Culture Warrington will start at Queens Gardens at 6.45pm on December 10, and finish with entertainment […]

Steady start to Black Friday as shoppers pick up bargains at Golden Square Shopping Centre

Shoppers were out in force at Warrington’s Golden Square shopping centre to pick up Black Friday bargains. The centre opened its doors at 8am and saw a steady flow of shoppers to stores, all hoping to get discounts on a range of goods and Christmas gifts. Officers Club manager Helen Baldwin said: “It’s gone really […]

Retailers gearing up for Black Friday pre-Christmas boost

Thousands of bargain hunters are expected to flock to Warrington’s Golden Square Shopping Centre on Black Friday. The discount day – held this year on November 27 – is renowned for massive markdowns and incredible offers, and provides a huge pre-Christmas boost for the centre’s 140 retailers. With new stores opening and the centre going […]

Thousands watch Justin Fletcher and Misstasia light up Golden Square for Christmas

Almost 3,500 people packed into Warrington’s Golden Square Shopping Centre to see children’s TV favourite Justin Fletcher light up the town for Christmas. The CBeebies TV star was joined on stage by Santa, girl band Misstasia and Warrington Wolves players for the big moment. Justin, the man behind  Something Special with Mr Tumble, Justin’s House […]

Golden Square book lovers help boost £1 million Oxfam appeal for Syrian refugees

Book lovers in Warrington have helped to boost a £1 million charity appeal for the Syrian refugee crisis. They have snapped up adult and children’s titles at Waterstones book store in Golden Square Shopping Square – with all the proceeds going to Oxfam’s Syria Crisis Appeal. The store is almost halfway to its target of […]