Join us for festive fun at J32!
This Christmas, Junction 32 is your go-to destination for everything festive! Experience the magic of Santa’s Grotto, enjoy live carol performances, and shop unique handmade gifts at our charming craft fairs. With a jam-packed holiday calendar full of fun and festive cheer, get ready for a Christmas experience like no other at J32!
Here’s what’s in store this Christmas:
Santa’s Grotto opening times
Open every weekend in November and opens fully on Thursday 5th
December but will be closed for the day on Monday 9th December.
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Friday 15th November
Castleford Tigers Away Kit Launch | 5pm – 8pm
Join us for the launch of the Castleford Tigers away kit with a DJ and additional entertainment at Oxen
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Saturday 16th November
Wakefield Orchestral Wind Group – Christmas Carols | 11am – 1pm
Enjoy live Christmas carols outside M&S
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Saturday 23rd November
Transformers at Junction 32 | 11am – 4pm
Meet Bumblebee and Acree, along with one of their vehicles, around the site
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Saturday 7th December
Owl Adventures | All day
See a variety of birds of prey near Tilly’s throughout the day.
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Choir | 11am – 1pm
Enjoy beautiful carol performances outside M&S.
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Sunday 8th December
Owl Adventures | All day
Birds of prey near Tilly’s.
Lucy’s Pop Choir | 3:15 pm
Catch this lively choir performance outside M&S or Nike, depending on weather.
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Monday 9th December
St John the Baptist Primary School Choir | 2pm
Join the choir by the Christmas Tree
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Tuesday 10th December
St Joseph’s Primary School Choir | 2pm
Carols by the Christmas Tree.
Castleford Male Voice Choir | 4pm
Enjoy a heartwarming performance at Tilly’s.
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Wednesday 11th December
Smawthorne Primary School Choir | 10am
Catch this wonderful choir by the Christmas Tree
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Friday 13th December & Saturday 14th December
Naughty Christmas Tree
A fun character will be making the rounds across the site.
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Sunday 15th December
Artisan Craft Fair
Get into the festive spirit with handmade gifts and treats.
Thinking Forward Edwardian Choir | All day
Catch this charming choir outside M&S
Sensory Sleigh and Elves
Fun Christmas characters will be around the site for a magical experience.
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Monday 16th December
Glasshoughton Primary School Choir | 4:30pm
A festive performance by the Christmas Tree
Tuesday 17th December
Three Lane Ends Primary School Choir | 1pm
Enjoy carols by the Christmas Tree
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Saturday 21st December
Owl Adventures | All day
Birds of prey near Tilly’s
Swinging Santas | 12pm – 3pm
A jazz band dressed as Santa’s, strolling around the centre and shops.
Boom Chick A Boom Children’s Party
Fun activities outside M&S.
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Sunday 22nd December
Owl Adventures | All day
Catch the birds of prey near Tilly’s.
Swinging Santas | 11am – 2pm
More festive jazz from Santa’s band!
Boom Chick A Boom Children’s Party
Enjoy a children’s party outside M&S.
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Monday 23rd December
Sensory Sleigh and Elves
Fun characters around the site.
Owl Adventures
More birds of prey near Tilly’s.
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Tuesday 24th December
Owl Adventures
Birds of prey at Tilly’s.
Gingerbread People
Fun gingerbread characters will be around the site, interacting with guests all day.
