Let it glow this Christmas at the Victoria Centre

A “UNIQUE” attraction is set to return to the Victoria Centre in Nottingham this Christmas.

The Glow Room will be open between December 2 and January 2 – and this year it will feature new interactive elements to celebrate the centre’s 50th birthday.

The free experience will treat visitors to a visual light performance. The Glow Room features more than 30,000 hanging lights, accompanied by popular Christmas songs and interactive, projected images.

Paying homage to the creator of the Emett Clock, Roland Emett, and his love of butterflies, one wall of the Glow Room is also set to be filled with interactive butterflies which change colour when touched. The room, situated on the upper mall, will aim to provide families with a memorable sensory experience and help them get into the festive spirit.

Last year, more than 31,000 people took a trip through the centre’s Glow Room, raising £5,500 for charity.

This year, donations from visitors will go towards the Victoria Centre’s new charity partner, Hope Nottingham, a community support centre and food bank provider, in partnership with the Trussell Trust.

On the Glow Room’s return, centre director Nigel Wheatley said: “We’re thrilled to see the return of the muchloved Glow Room, which provided thousands of shoppers across Nottingham with a unique experience last year.

“In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, our fantastic light display will be accompanied by the very best festive songs, and shoppers will be able to immerse themselves in an interactive, sensory space.

“The Glow Room is the perfect way to round off celebrations for our 50th birthday year, so come and escape the cold and enjoy a memorable light performance at Victoria Centre.”

Performance times vary, with visitors being advised to pre-book via the Victoria Centre website.