Braintree Village unveils Christmas activities for 2024

Christmas
has well and truly arrived at Braintree Village, as it announces the return of
its Giving Tree alongside a Christmas-themed Creative Club. What’s more, the Essex-based
shopping destination has welcomed several pop ups for the festive season and
announced exclusive offers at selected restaurants for ice-rink ticket holders.

The
outlet has collaborated with local charity, First Stop Centre, to give
Christmas gifts to those in need within the local community. First Stop Centre
aims to offer real and immediate help to members of the community who are
struggling and want to improve the quality of their lives.

The
Giving Tree is situated near Cadbury and will be accepting gifts until 16^th
December. Guests can choose a tag from the tree detailing the child they’ll buy
for and head off to choose the perfect gift at one of Braintree Village’s
stores. Once purchased, gifts can be dropped off at Guest Services, opposite
Polo Ralph Lauren, where they will be wrapped and delivered in time for
Christmas.

Braintree Village’s Creative Club, in partnership
with Baker Ross, is set to return with a festive twist this Christmas. The
space, which is located between BOSS and Gift Company, invites guests of all
ages to get stuck in with free Christmas-themed arts, crafts and colouring
activities.

The Creative Club will be open from 10am-5pm every
weekend from 30^th November, then daily from Wednesday 18^th
December until Sunday 5^th January (closed Christmas Day).

Several pop-up stores have joined the retail line-up
for the festive season. Calendar Club is now open until the new year, stocking
an array of 2025 calendars,
diaries and planners, as well as stationery and books. Showcasing all things
festive, the Christmas Cabin has opened opposite Mountain Warehouse and will be
trading until 4^th January. Lastly, Happy Socks has recently returned
to Braintree Village, following its seasonal stint as Havaianas, offering
guests a selection of stylish and brightly coloured Swedish hosiery, making the
perfect Christmas gift.

What’s more, Braintree Village’s ice rink
is now open until 5^th January including Christmas Eve, New Year’s
Eve and New Year’s Day. Offering
plenty of fun for guests of all ages, the ice rink is
running a range of sessions to suit everyone’s needs. Braintree Village has now
revealed that ice-skaters will be able to access exclusive discounts at three
of its restaurants when valid tickets are presented*:

-           
10% off food
at Bill’s

-           
25% off the
Main Menu at The Real Greek**

-           
20% off food
at Wildwood (excluding Saturdays)