Atria Watford has confirmed its opening times for the Christmas period, including special evening openings.
From December 12 to December 23, the High Street shopping centre will be operating later to allow Christmas shoppers more time to grab gifts.
It will be open from 9am to 8pm from Monday to Saturday between those dates.
Sunday hours will remain 11am to 5pm.
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Adjusted opening times will then continue until the new year, as follows:
- December 24: 9am to 6pm
- December 25: closed
- December 26: 10am to 6pm
- December 27: 9am to 6pm
- December 28: 9am to 6pm
- December 29: 9am to 6pm
- December 30: 11am to 5pm
- December 31: 9am to 6pm
- January 1: Only selected stores, including Dunelm, Tk Maxx, Boots, Primark, Next, and more, open 10am to 6pm.
- January 2: Normal opening times resume
Atria Watford will be running a free attraction, the Wishmas Owl, from November 30 to December 24. The 20-minute experience will offer kids a festive experience to enjoy, including meeting Santa, games, and storytelling.
Visitors are also invited to place unwrapped gifts including craft activities, toys and new clothing in a giant box near the Upper Mall’s Apple store as part of the returning Give a Gift appeal.
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