North Pole Safari Arrives in Bury: A Magical Festive Trail for Families
Mill Gate Shopping Centre is thrilled to be part of a brand-new festive experience coming to Bury this winter, as Bury BID launches the North Pole Safari: A Magical Festive Trail Adventure across the town centre.
Running from 8 November to 31 December 2025, the trail invites families to step into a magical world of storytelling, adventure, and festive cheer, with interactive characters waiting to be discovered around Bury – including here at Mill Gate.
A Festive Adventure for All Ages
The North Pole Safari features two enchanting story routes for families to explore:
- The Workshop Route – Meet Santa’s cheerful elves as they prepare for the big night, enjoy playful animations and discover the magic behind the scenes.
- The Winterwood Route – Journey through a snowy forest filled with charming creatures, twinkling surprises, and festive wonder.
Families can choose one trail or complete both for the full Christmas adventure.
How It Works
Taking part is easy, fun, and completely free:
- Look out for story points positioned around Bury town centre and inside Mill Gate.
- Scan the QR codes using your mobile phone to unlock interactive festive scenes – no app needed.
- Collect all ten letters hidden throughout the trail.
- Solve the festive password to unlock a magical e-book and digital rewards.
A Festive Day Out in Bury
The trail has been designed by Bury BID to bring families together, encourage exploration of the town centre, and add extra excitement to Christmas shopping days. With magical storytelling, augmented reality scenes, and Christmas surprises along the way, it promises to be a festive favourite for the community.
Mill Gate is proud to support Bury BID in bringing this special experience to life, and we look forward to welcoming families as they enjoy the adventure.
More details – including trail maps and story point locations – will be shared soon.