Rocket the Reindeer™ and his friends are returning to The Trafford Centre, in magical 3D for a new Christmas adventure in Rocket the Reindeer 2!

After the 3D experience (which lasts about 15 minutes) your journey continues through to a group meeting with Santa in his special grotto. He will be waiting to meet you and give all the good girls and boys a special gift.

Your magical moments will be captured with professional photography and will be available upon exit to purchase including glitter globes, key rings, fridge magnets.

The whole experience can take up to 45 minutes and please be prepared for a short wait upon arrival.

Please note, the uses of stroboscopic effects are not used.

Rocket is returning in another magical Journey with his friends in the North Pole. Together with his friend the very Cheeky Snowman, Rocket helps Father Christmas deliver all the toys on Christmas Eve.

Little does he know though his naughty friend has other plans and just when you think everything is going well the sleigh is kidnapped and off Rocket goes with the Snowman on a journey around the North Pole.... Well that is until his antler starts to shake, it starts to snow heavily and then they get lost...!

Can the sleigh be found? Can Rocket’s Antler grow back in time? Will Pip and Pop reach the Wishfairy in time for her to save the day?

Question: Where can I park?
Answer: There are over 11,500 free parking spaces at The Trafford Centre including a dedicated car park at Barton Square.

Question: How much is it to park?
Answer:  Parking is FREE!

Question: Is there disabled access and parking?
Answer:   Yes plenty

Question: Where can coaches park?
Answer: Coaches can drop off in Barton Square and then park over at the coach park at the John Lewis end of the Centre. The coach park is very clearly signposted.

Question: I don't know the location - where do I go after I have parked?
Answer: Follow the signs to Barton Square and the grotto is situated clearly in the main square (Close to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre)

Question: Where is the experience situated?
Answer. In Barton Square

Question: Is there somewhere to purchase food and drink?
Answer:  There are over 60 restaurants, cafes and bars at The Trafford Centre.

Question: Are there baby changing facilities available?
Answer: There are dedicated baby changing areas situated throughout The Trafford Centre including a dedicated facility in Barton Square.

Question: Where is the first aid point?
Answer:  A member of staff will available to help you immediately if first aid is required.

Question: Can I store my coat, bag or buggy?
Answer:  We do not offer any storage for coats or bags. Buggies can be left (at owners risk) in an area outside the Grotto.

Question: What is the main switchboard number for other queries that are not grotto related?
Answer:  0161 749 1717/18

Question: How long before my allotted time should I arrive?
Answer:  Please refer to your e ticket as allocated arrival times do differ each day

Question: Will Santa giveaway a gift? 
Answer: Yes

Question: Is the gift suitable for all ages?
Answer: Yes

Question: How long will I have to queue?
Answer:  We aim for our customers to wait no more than 30 minutes during peak periods when a ticket has been pre purchased. Customers who arrive on the day with no ticket may be subjected to longer wait times during busy periods if they are able to purchase a ticket. We advise wearing warm clothing as this experience has outside queuing.

Question: How long will the visit with Santa last?
Answer:  We are expecting the overall experience to last around 30 minutes INCLUDING your group visit with Father Christmas.
 

By car:The Trafford Centre is conveniently located close to junctions 9 and 10 on the M60, making it very accessible to car users.

Parking: The 11,500 free parking spaces are a huge draw to customers as they offer the convenience of on-site parking completely free of charge.

 By bus:The X50 service, operated by Stagecoach Manchester, is our express bus link from Manchester Piccadilly Gardens, offering the fastest journey time by public transport between the city centre and The Trafford Centre. The service is every 15 mins from the city centre

The 100 service, operated by First Manchester, is our unmissable high frequency bus link direct from Manchester Shudehill Bus Station via Eccles and Salford

The 250 service, operated by Stagecoach Manchester, is our high frequency bus link direct from Manchester Piccadilly Gardens via Manchester United Football Stadium and Manchester University.

ML1: The Trafford Centre Metrolink Shuttle Bus. The shuttle bus links The Trafford Centre to Stretford Metrolink Station 7 days a week.