Discover endless possibilities this Christmas
From glamorous gifts and festive 'fits to dining out and ice skating, how will you spend the season? Plan the perfect day(s) out at Braintree Village in the lead-up to Christmas! Whether you're gift shopping, wining and dining, showing off your moves at our brand-new Ice Rink or all of the above, there's no shortage of ways to get into the festive spirit this season. The possibilities are endless...
NEW for 2023: Our Ice Rink!
In case you missed our most exciting announcement, Braintree Village's first EVER Ice Rink is now open! We're truly in the countdown to Christmas now, and there's no better way to embrace the coming season than donning a pair of skates and going for a spin on the ice.
We want to ensure that the Ice Rink is accessible for everyone – so, in addition to regular sessions, we're running quiet sessions and dedicated parent and toddler slots. Just make sure you book in advance so you don't miss out!
Discover our Christmas decorations
Get ready for a picture-perfect Christmas experience at Braintree Village. We've undergone a glamorous makeover for the festive season, with a magnificent seven-metre tall Christmas tree centrepiece, inspired by Covent Garden.
As well as this stunning showstopper, you'll also find four magical selfie spots dotted around the centre. Say "snowflakes" as you pose inside our neon Snow Globe; snap a selfie amid our enchanted, snow-capped Birch Forest; make yourself the gift inside a boujee neon Christmas present; and strike a pose in the sculptural Emcompassing Nature display.
Amazing gifts to leave them speechless
Elevate your gift-giving this Christmas with exquisite presents from more than 80 leading brands and up to 60% off the RRP. Hunting for special stocking fillers? A trip to Happy Socks, The Body Shop and Gift Company should do the trick! For the sweet-toothed someone in your life, don't miss our HARIBO, Lindt and Cadbury Outlet stores – and sweet or savoury tea drinkers will adore the range of seasonal flavours from Whittard of Chelsea. If anyone on your list is a cooking extraordinaire (or hosting Christmas dinner!), treat them to timeless cookware from Le Creuset. Or, if accessories are more their bag, make a beeline for OSPREY LONDON, kate spade new york or Radley London. We have something for everyone!
Unbeatable offers
Be kind to your wallet and enjoy up to 60% off the RRP at Braintree Village. We have all the latest festive treats for less, including Lindt'struffle-tastic advent calendar and Whittard of Chelsea's NEW (and very moreish) marzipan hot chocolate, not to mention the freshly launched Berries & Mimosa collection at Molton Brown.
PLUS, save extra with seasonal offers on top of our outlet prices! Prepping for a crowd-pleasing dinner party? Pull out all the stops with tableware from Villeroy & Boch – there's currently up to 60% off cutlery! Check our offers page for the hottest deals across fashion, beauty and homeware.
A touch of TLC
Don't skip yourself on that festive wish list. You deserve all the seasonal goodies too! From clothing and accessories to skincare and top beauty buys, you're spoilt for choice at Braintree Village.
Need a spangly new outfit for the Christmas party? Update your wardrobe at M&S Outlet, French Connection, Moss, Ted Baker, Polo Ralph Lauren and many more; and complete the look with a bag from kate spade new york or Radley London. For self-care essentials, look no further than The Body Shop, where you'll find heaps of luxurious skincare, haircare and Christmas bundles. Or stock up on beauty must-haves at The Cosmetics Company Store and Beauty Outlet!
Treats at the table
Let's talk turkey. Nothing gets us in the festive mood quite like food! For a light lunch in between all that shopping, make a tasty pit-stop at Pret – or refuel with a hearty sit-down meal at Bill's or PizzaExpress. Perhaps you're planning ahead for the work Christmas party, a jolly with friends or romantic dinner for two? There's a juicy deal at Wildwood right now, with early-bird discounts (and a free glass of Prosecco!) when you book a table in October and November. That's certainly something to sink your teeth into!
Get kids crafty this Christmas for FREE!
Looking for fun festive activities to keep the kids entertained this Christmas break? We're here to help. The Braintree Village pop-up Creative Club, next door to Lindt, invites you to join in with our FREE weekend arts and crafts events!
The club is open every Saturday and Sunday between now and 17th December, plus Monday 18th - Sunday 24th December and Tuesday 26th December - 6th January. All supplies are included and every week there's a fresh activity to keep little artists entertained.
Take part in our fun Elf Hunt!
A very special (and very magical) character is hiding at Braintree Village and we need your help to find him! Santa has sent one of his most trusted Christmas elves – the Scout Elf – to our centre and, rumour has it, he's here to keep an eye on all our visitors. Spotted sneaking into the centre on CCTV - you better not pout if you want to make the all-important nice list!
Can you find the Elf? Grab a clues sheet from our guest services and join the hunt! He's been spotted all over the place. Once you've found the mischief maker, complete the sheet and return it to Guest Services for a sweet reward.
Get Christmas all wrapped up...
Celebrate the festive season with ease at Braintree Village! Get your Christmas shopping done affordably, and we'll take care of the wrapping for you. Just spend £150 or more to qualify (complimentary wrapping available for up to three items).
Join us for our gift wrapping service on Fridays through Sundays, from the 8th to the 10th, 15th to 17th, and 22nd to 23rd of December, between 12 pm and 4 pm. Find our free wrapping station in the Christmas lounge, right across from Guest Services. All donations received will support The First Stop Centre. Make your holiday preparations hassle-free with Braintree Village!
Winter opening hours
Whether you're visiting us for some serious shopping or just popping by for a festive cocoa, make sure you take note of our seasonal opening hours! We're open on Christmas Eve from 10am-5pm, closed on Christmas Day itself, and reopen on Boxing Day from 10am-6pm. For more key opening times, including New Year's Eve and 1st January, 2024, check our opening hours page below.
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