With the city region full of sparkle, there's plenty of ways to fill ourselves with festive cheer. Whether you're looking for something for the whole family or fun-filled night out with friends, we have your ultimate guide to all that glitters this festive season here in Liverpool.
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00:00It is officially the most wonderful time of the year. Liverpool is full of sparkle and let's face it, we could do with a shimmer of joy in our lives.
00:09Whether you're looking for something to keep the kids occupied, a night out with friends or a date night with a difference,
00:14we are taking a look at what is going on across the city region over the festive period.
00:19Journey to Christmas Shire at King's Dock Liverpool this festive season, this is an interactive performance where you are part of the story.
00:27The elves are bustling with preparations for the most magical day of the year, but this year something unexpected has happened.
00:33The reserve of Christmas magic has dwindled. Nutmeg the elf, the beloved keeper of magic has discovered a mysterious leak and urgently needs your help to replenish the magic stores.
00:43Christmas Shire at King's Dock next to the Wheel of Liverpool runs right through the festive season until Sunday 22nd of December.
00:51The centrepiece of Liverpool City Centre is the traditional Christmas tree on Church Street.
00:56The impressive 50 foot trees decorated with 14,000 LED lights and were sourced sustainably from a UK supplier.
01:03Elsewhere in the city centre you can find a giant bauble archway standing on Paradise Street and underneath Liverpool 1's iconic Christmas tree on Shavass Park.
01:13Bar Hut has opened once again just in time for the festive season with its unique take on Alpine Apres Ski.
01:19With a chance to sing your heart out on karaoke in your own private hut, you can visit that until Tuesday 31st of December.
01:26A merry mix of festive food, crafts and wintery fairground rides are on offer for visitors to Liverpool's Christmas market.
01:33As well as all the food, there's craft and gift traders offering jewellery, tree ornaments and other stocking fillers.
01:39Whether you are grabbing a mulled wine or a hot chocolate, there are a few bars to choose from both indoor and outdoor for that changeable winter weather.
01:48With the market's last day being Christmas Eve.
01:51Enchanted at Knowsley Safari is an animal themed evening light trail.
01:55Knowsley Safari's illuminated festive extravaganza has returned once again this winter.
02:00With its new attractions, Foot Safari has been transformed into a cacophony of colour and festive frontage.
02:05Stroll through the sparkling light tunnel to the winter village and catch Santa's elves hard at work.
02:10New for 2024 is the Santa Panto filled with songs, magic and more jokes than a Christmas cracker.
02:16That's on until Monday 23rd of December.
02:18Now if it's a trip to the theatre that gets you in the festive spirit, you're absolutely spoilt for choice.
02:24And West End star Maureen Nolan will play the Wicked Queen.
02:27While Emeriss Cooper who is currently appearing on TV screens as Corrie's Rowan Cunliffe will take on the role of Prince Frederick in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at St Helens Theatre Royal.
02:37Escape to a whole new world as Disney's Aladdin flies into the Empire Theatre.
02:41And the Scouser Red Riding Hood at the Royal Court is strictly for adults only, so leave the kids at home for that one.
02:47All of those performances are roaring into January.
02:50With all that going on and more you'll certainly not be short of things to do to keep yourself entertained this festive season.