The shopping centre in the middle of Salisbury has many festive activities planned for the run-up to Christmas.

Cross Keys Shopping Centre is just off Guildhall Square, and retains its original Jacobean staircase.

The centre includes the chains TK Maxx, Wildwood, Ryman, Warhammer, as well as Salisbury independents Clearway Pets, Scent&Colour, Sufinama, Muse Hairdressing, Gallery 21, Well Natural, Cool Merch and Vinyl Collectors & Sellers.

Late night shopping

In the run-up to Christmas, many retailers within the shopping centre will be open until 7pm every Thursday for late night shopping.

TKMaxx will be open until 9pm from December 13 to December 23.

Festive activities

Festive hot drinks are available from Well Natural Cafe, and a Christmas lunch or dinner at Wildwood.

Free festive face painting will be taking place in the centre every Saturday from now until Christmas (December 4, 11 and 18), between 11am and 5pm.

Next Saturday (December 11), the Salisbury City Royal British Legion Band will be playing.

Children can get their pictures with Father Christmas on Tuesday, December 21.

For more details and to plan your visit to Cross Keys Shopping Centre, visit: www.crosskeyssalisbury.co.uk

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