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Corby’s festive fun! 

Another bumper Christmas events programme is planned this year in Corby town centre. In addition to the traditional Santa’s Grotto in Queen’s Square, other festive activities to look out for are a visit from a life-size animatronic polar bear, walkabout entertainers and live seasonal music.

There will be an extended Christmas Market this year, taking place on Friday 29 November from 3pm to 8pm in James Ashworth VC Square and into Corporation Street. A number of stallholders will be selling their wares over the weekend too.

A special launch event on 7 December includes the opportunity to meet an enchanting, life-size animatronic polar bear called Bjorn, who will be brought to life by a talented puppeteer. A new centrepiece for Corporation Street, as well as our regular snow family, will provide lots of selfie opportunities and the chance to win a £50 gift card.

Santa’s Grotto will be open on the weekends of 7/8, 14/15 and 21/22 December from 11am to 4pm. Admission is £3.50 per child to include an age-appropriate gift. No booking is required but please be prepared to wait – he’s a popular guy!

Town centre visitors are also invited to join in the community carols on Saturday 14 December at 1pm outside McDonalds in Corporation Street and enjoy seasonal music from the Corby Silver Band in Willow Place throughout the day.

Corby town centre director Dan Pickard says: “With a comprehensive events programme – plus over 100 high street stores, independent shops and eateries – we are encouraging customers to save petrol, love local, and make Corby their one stop shop for all things Christmas this year.”

Full details of all Corby Christmas events can be found at willowplace.co.uk.