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Christmas gets underway at Bluewater next week with Light Night.

The free firework and laser display on Thursday, November 8 will be held in the plaza car park near Next. It will feature live entertainment and an appearance by Santa. Bluewater’s familiar reindeer will be back to greet visitors as they drive in and the centre will be decorated with a ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas theme. Gates open at 5.30pm for the event, with the fireworks and laser display taking place at 6.15pm. Also on Light Night, you’ll be able to see the first drivable, full-size Bugatti Chiron made from Lego Technic pieces. The unique model is made from more than a million Lego bricks, and will be on show for one day only.

The centre’s Christmas events include Santa’s grotto and outdoor ice rink, which opens on Thursday, November 15, and a Dinotropolis family-friendly adventure park.

The centre will also have its Giving Tree, where you can donate a gift for a local disadvantaged child, at the giant tree in the Upper Mall outside M&S. The tree will be on site from Thursday, November 8 to Sunday, December 23.

Santa’s Grotto will be open from Thursday, November 15 through to Christmas Eve. Children can meet Santa’s elves and receive a reindeer hat, before enjoying a magical 4D screening of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, visiting Mrs Claus’ room for crafts, meet Reggie the animatronic reindeer and Santa in his toy cabin room, before getting a soft toy and having their photograph taken.

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