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Your One-Stop Destination for Festive Shopping & Magical Moments

The twinkling lights are up, the high street is sparkling, and the festive spirit is well and truly here, Christmas has arrived at Wellington Square! Whether you’re hunting for the perfect presents, soaking up the seasonal atmosphere, or joining us for one of our magical Christmas events, the centre is bursting with everything you need to make this year unforgettable.

So wrap up warm, grab a hot chocolate, and let us guide you through the wonderful world of Christmas at Wellington Square…

Christmas Shopping Made Simple

All Your Gifts, Treats & Essentials in One Place

There’s nothing quite like Christmas shopping on the high street, the music, the decorations, the sense of community, and the excitement of finding that perfect gift. Here at Wellington Square, you can tick off your full festive list without the stress.

Whether you’re shopping for beauty, fashion, toys, tech, jewellery, food, travel, fragrances or cosy winter essentials, you’ll find something for everyone at our brilliant mix of stores, including:

Additional Lengths • B&M • Barclays • Boots Opticians • Card Factory • CEX • Cigara • Citizens Advice • F. Hinds • Faking It • Finishing Touches • Fonehouse • Harry Meynell • Hays Travel • Heron Foods • Holland & Barrett • Iceland • JD Sports • Katie’s Kards • Max Spielmann • Now Lets Travel • Peacocks Greengrocers • Poundland • Ramsdens • Sally Beauty • Savers • Specsavers • Superdrug • The Wellbeing Hub • The Works • Three • Timpson • Trespass • Vision Express • Warren James • You Know Who’s • Stockton Shopmobility

From jewellery that sparkles (Warren James, F. Hinds) and beauty sets they’ll love (Superdrug, Savers), to cosy winter warmers (Trespass), toys and books for kids (The Works) and even last-minute groceries (Heron Foods, Iceland), everything you need is right here.

And don’t forget those finishing touches: wrapping paper, cards, decorations and stocking fillers from Card Factory and Poundland.

Christmas gifting? Sorted.

Magical Events This Christmas

We’ve got an incredible line-up of free Christmas events throughout November and December, perfect for families, dog lovers, music fans and festive shoppers. Here’s what’s happening:

27 November – Stockton Sparkles Launch Night

From 5pm onwards
The High Street transforms into a winter wonderland as we kick off the season with Stockton Sparkles! Enjoy the lights, entertainment, and that magical “first night” festive feeling.

29 November – Christmas Character Parade

10am – 2pm
Meet all your favourite festive characters as they parade through the mall, and yes, Santa will be waiting in his grotto! Perfect for little ones (and big kids too).

6 December – Paws ’n’ Claus & Crafts

10am – 2pm
Bring your four-legged friend for their very own Christmas photo opportunity! Plus enjoy fun festive crafting activities. Dogs + Christmas = pure joy.

11 December – Christmas Jumper Day

All Day
Wear your brightest, boldest, silliest Christmas jumper and help raise money for Save the Children. Festive knitwear encouraged!

13 December – Community Carols & Crafts

10am – 2pm
A heartwarming day of carol singing led by the local community, plus seasonal crafts for families to enjoy together. A true celebration of togetherness.

20 December – Elton Wrong

10am – 2pm
Meet ‘Elton Wrong’ our wonderfully quirky entertainer travelling the centre with his moving piano! Perfect for getting shoppers into the festive spirit, especially those picking up last-minute gifts.

All events are completely FREE to the public.

A Festive Day Out for the Whole Family

Whether you’re heading in for gifts, groceries, crafts, or entertainment, Wellington Square is the perfect place to celebrate the season:

Family-friendly events
Festive decorations
Brilliant shops
Delicious food options on the High Street
Warm, welcoming atmosphere

Make This Christmas Magical at Wellington Square

From sparkling jewellery to cosy winter wear, toys for the little ones and treats for yourself, plus a calendar full of festive fun, there’s no better place to celebrate Christmas in Stockton.

We can’t wait to welcome you

Merry Christmas from everyone at Wellington Square!