That Christmas countdown clock has officially started, and with it the shopping lists, wishlists and desire for magical festive memories. Houndshill Shopping Centre has everything you need in one place to make Christmas shopping easy and enjoyable. Forget online shopping and rising delivery costs, make a day of it at Houndshill instead.
Located on Victoria Street and home to more than 50 stores, including Primark, Footasylum, Skechers, Jack & Jones, River Island and Frasers, the centre has brought back its late-night shopping hours.
Late-Night Shopping:
Thursday 11th December, Thursday 18th December, Monday 22nd December and Tuesday 23rd December: open until 8pm.
Christmas Opening Hours:
- Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve): 9am to 4:30pm
- Thursday 25th December (Christmas Day): CLOSED
- Friday 26th December (Boxing Day): 9am to 4pm
- Wednesday 31st December (New Year’s Eve): 9am to 4pm
- Thursday 1st January (New Year’s Day): 10am to 4pm
All other December days are open as per the usual Centre Trading Hours: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5:30pm and Sunday 10:30am to 4:30pm.
If you’re ready early or still working your way through the list, Houndshill’s mix of favourite brands and independents makes Christmas shopping wonderfully easy.
Skip the delivery stress and enjoy real festive surroundings filled with glowing lights and cheerful window displays.
Christmas Grotto
Opening Saturday 6th December, the Christmas Grotto offers the chance to win exciting festive gifts and gift cards to spend in the centre. Keep an eye out for mischief-maker Grinchie, who’ll be spreading some cheeky Christmas cheer.
The grotto is open on:
6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd (SEN Day) and 23rd December from 10:30am to 4pm, and on Christmas Eve from 10am to 2pm.
Entry is £5 per child, with all proceeds proudly donated to The Royal British Legion, a UK charity supporting members of the Armed Forces community.
Parking Offer
This year, you will be able to park for just £2 for any four-hour period on any day in the majority of Council-owned car parks* using the PayByPhone app.
Offer applies to all Council Car Parks, including Central Multi-Storey and Talbot Multi-Storey but does not apply to Filey Place.
The £2 parking offer runs throughout the festive season until Sunday, January 4th. You must download the PayByPhone app or call the PayByPhone telephone line (0800 546 0609) to claim the offer.