Spinning Gate Shopping Centre in Leigh has revealed its festive plans for the run-up to the big day.

As part of these plans, the centre will provide free Santa visits for families, ensuring all children have access to Father Christmas.

(Image: Supplied) The centre has been transformed with Christmas decorations, including a huge Christmas tree adorned with baubles, glitter, and lights.

Every Saturday in December, the centre will host free family entertainment, featuring popular characters like Buddy the Elf and the Grinch.

Elf on the Shelf will join on the last Saturday before Christmas, spreading festive cheer.

(Image: Supplied) The centre also brings back the ’12 days of Christmas’ tradition, where one lucky shopper each day during the first 12 days of December receives a goodie bag.

A charity Christmas gift wrapping station is available for a donation to Compassion in Action, and the centre supports the annual Christmas charity toy appeal, ensuring no child is left without a gift and a visit from Santa.

Centre manager of Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Karen Cox, said: “Christmas is about giving and spreading Christmas cheer.

(Image: Supplied) “We love giving back to our loyal shoppers with our free Santa visits, our Saturday festive entertainment, carol signing performances and our free goodie bag giveaways.

“Our stores are packed full of Christmas cards and gift ideas for friends, family and loved ones.

“The centre is looking spectacularly sparkling with our stunning Christmas decorations.

(Image: Supplied) “We wish all our shoppers, store staff and centre team a wonderful Christmas and thank them all for their continued support throughout the year.”

The centre has a 95 per cent occupancy level, with only two vacant units remaining.

Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, located in the centre of Leigh, is home to a range of high street names and independent stores and cafes.

Free parking is available at weekends and on weekdays for entry after 3pm until January 5, 2024.