Trinity Leeds is opening The Christmas House, a festive pop-up restaurant and bar inspired by New York’s Christmas venues, as part of a wider programme of seasonal events at the city centre shopping destination.
A New York inspired pop-up
The Christmas House opens its doors on Thursday 12th November and will run until New Year’s Day. Trinity Leeds says the pop-up takes inspiration from New York’s famous Christmas venues, with twinkling lights, decorated trees, red velvet booths and cosy candlelit tables.
During the day, the venue is aimed at families and shoppers. Visitors can stop for lunch, coffee, cakes and seasonal drinks, and there will also be gingerbread making, letters to Santa and photo opportunities. A present-wrapping service will be available too.
In the evening, The Christmas House will serve seasonal dishes and Christmas cocktails alongside live entertainment. The centre is also offering it as a setting for office Christmas parties and group celebrations, with reserved areas available to book.
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Festive events across the centre
The pop-up sits within a wider Christmas line-up at Trinity Leeds. The centre’s 12-meter Christmas tree returns beneath the main atrium, with nearly 100 bespoke light tubes and a star topper.
The Win Your Wishmas event returns on Saturday 14th November, with live entertainment, musical moments, giveaways and performances. From 12pm to 5pm, a ‘Win Your Christmas Shopping’ giveaway will take place on the hour, every hour, with one shopper winning a Trinity Leeds gift card worth £1,000.
From 27th November, families can follow the free Mr. Men Little Miss Christmas Trail around the centre, following clues and hunting for characters, with a little prize waiting at the finish line.
On Saturday 6th December, Trinity Leeds will be the starting point for the Leeds Santa Dash 5K, organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All. Thousands of Santas are expected to take to the streets in support of good causes, and participants can run, jog or walk the route at their own pace.
A gift-wrapping service will also be available at Trinity Leeds’ Guest Services from 12 to 24 December.
More than a place to shop
Steve Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “Christmas is always a magical time, and this year we’re bringing even more festive excitement to the city. With new experiences, spectacular giveaways and plenty of ways for people to celebrate together, we want to make Trinity Leeds more than just a place to shop. It’s a destination where our guests can make memories, stock up on the Christmas spirit, and enjoy the run-up to the big day.”
Trinity Leeds is owned and operated by Landsec. The centre is home to more than 100 brands and 40+ restaurants, coffee shops and bars, including Trinity Kitchen, which combines permanent restaurants with street food vans hosting rotating pop-up vendors.
Details and image via Trinity Leeds.
