Christmas at Beaumont: Festive Crafts & Pip the Polar Bear

Christmas is coming to Beaumont Shopping Centre in Leicester with four Saturdays of festive family fun, from 28 November to 19 December 2026. Every Saturday, kids can get creative with a different Christmas craft from 11am to 4pm. On Saturday 28 November, Pip the Polar Bear is also visiting for three special appearances for free.

Whether you’re finishing off your Christmas shopping or looking for a festive day out with the little ones, there’s something new to make every week. Here’s everything you need to know.

What’s on at Beaumont Shopping Centre this Christmas?

There’s a new festive craft every Saturday from 28 November to 19 December, running from 11am to 4pm.

Saturday 28 November: Arctic Artists and Pip the Polar Bear

We’re kicking off the festive season with Arctic Artists, a day of frosty, polar-themed crafts for kids from 11am to 4pm. It’s also your chance to meet Pip the Polar Bear, who is stopping by for three appearances throughout the day.

Saturday 5 December: Penguin Puppets

Kids can make their very own penguin puppet to take home, from 11am to 4pm. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that’s perfect for little ones who love to play pretend.

Saturday 12 December: Snowball Bar

Get stuck into a wintry day of making at the Snowball Bar, from 11am to 4pm.

Saturday 19 December: Snowflake Suncatchers

Our final festive Saturday is all about Snowflake Suncatchers, from 11am to 4pm. Kids can make a snowflake suncatcher to hang in the window at home, just in time for Christmas.

See you at Beaumont this Christmas

From Arctic Artists and a visit from Pip the Polar Bear on 28 November, right through to Snowflake Suncatchers on 19 December, there’s a reason to pop into Beaumont Shopping Centre every Saturday this festive season. Bring the kids along to make something special, tick a few gifts off your list while you’re here, and make Beaumont part of your family’s Christmas countdown. We can’t wait to see what you create!