The countdown is over – the family festive extravaganza, Silcock’s Winter Wonderland Manchester has opened at EventCity. 

Organised by Kingpin Events, the event returns to the city for the first time in four years – and it is sure to once again become a Christmastime favourite. 

Silcock’s Winter Wonderland Manchester takes place at EventCity in Manchester between Saturday 4 December 2021 and Sunday 2 January 2022. EventCity is located next to the Trafford Centre, and offers 3,000 free car park space. Tickets are selling fast. 

It was announced recently that fashion giants Boohoo and BoohooMAN – which were founded in Manchester and lead the fashion e-commerce market – were announced as headline sponsors of the festive spectacular. 

Silcock’s Winter Wonderland Manchester and Kingpin Events are bringing the magic and excitement of Christmas back to EventCity when they transform the indoor 22,000sq m exhibition space into an unbelievable and Winter wonderland. 

It was a top attraction and annual highlight in the city’s events calendar between 2103 and 2017. Now the hugely popular event returns bigger and better than ever before for what promises to be an unmissable Christmas family adventure. 

The festive spectacular will feature more than 50 family rides and attractions all under one roofincluding dodgems, roller coasters, waltzers, a runaway train, inflatables, baby chill out zone – and even a beach, welcome during the cold Winter season. 

Silcock’s Winter Wonderland Manchester will also offer a whole host of live entertainment across the Christmas season including performances of specially created mini pantomime The Wizard Of Oz. The colourful family show will be performed at each daily session, and performances are included in the entrance fee. 

Young yuletide revellers and their families will be able to join Dorothy and her companions the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion on their adventures in the merry old land of Oz – with the band of friends protected from the Wicked Witch of the West by the magical powers of the Good Witch. And along with all the action, the production will also be packed with your favourite tunes. 

The entertainment programme also includes a dazzling array of theatrical shows on the main stage.Highlights include TV stars Daisy and Ollie, Ice Princess Show, Christmas Meltdown, and the return of the spectacular Christmas Circus – all with daily performances. 

Visitors will be greeted by Elves and Fairies, and the man of the moment Father Christmas will be meeting youngsters every day from 4 December up to and including Christmas Eve. There is an opportunity to purchase a toy and keepsake photograph from the Father Christmas Toy Workshop.

There are also games stalls and festive foods, from German sausages to waffles and crepes, as well as an authentic German Bar for alcoholic drinks and refreshments. 

Ticket admission for a Silcock’s Winter Wonderland Manchester session includes four hours of non-stop fun and entertainment for one price (excluding games and food stalls). 

Silcock’s Winter Wonderland Manchester is operated on a session basis to ensure visitors can enjoy a Covid-secure and enjoyable experience without overcrowding. There is also ticket insurance and a “buy with confidence, exchange with ease policy” should a ticketholder have to isolate. 

Plus as a special ‘thank you’ for their tireless work throughout the pandemic, there are reduced ticket prices for NHS workers and Blue Light card holders. 

Silcock’s Winter Wonderland Manchester will adhere to any Government Covid guidelines in place at the time. Hand sanitiser stations will be located around the event, with stringent additional cleaning measures in place. 

Silcock’s Winter Wonderland Manchester is also available for private hire.

For full details or to book www.winterwonderlandmanchester.com  

SILCOCK’S WINTER WONDERLAND MANCHESTER 

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TICKET INFORMATION 

OFF-PEAK 

Adult £29.50 (plus booking fee) 

Child (3-16): £29.50 (plus booking fee) 

OAP: £22.00 (plus booking fee) 

Child (Under 3): Free (Ticket required) 

Family ticket of 4 (must include at least 1 Adult) discount of £10 (plus booking fee) 

PEAK 

Adult: £35.00 (plus booking fee) 

Child (3-16): £35.00 (plus booking fee) 

OAP: £27.50 (plus booking fee) 

Child (Under 3): Free (Ticket not required) 

Family ticket of 4 (must include at least 1 Adult) discount of £10 (plus booking fee) 

Carers tickets go free with full paying adults. 

Groups: 1 in 10 goes free (no booking fee) 

School and nursery bookings: From 7-10 December and 13-17 December, tickets £15 each including booking fee. 

Payment plans are available this year – see website for details. 

Reduced £22.00 (plus booking fee) tickets are available for NHS and Armed Forces on certain dates, see website for details. 

All rides and attractions are included in the ticket price (excluding games and food stalls) and each session lasts for 4 hours. 

HOW TO BOOK 

Book online www.winterwonderlandmanchester.com 

Telephone bookings can be made by calling 0344 815 7131 for both individual and Group Bookings.