The Potteries Centre in Hanley is hosting a range of events this December. 

To see what else is happening around the city visit our What's On page here. 

Santa's Ice Palace 

Children will be able to visit Santa at the new Ice Palace Grotto in the Potteries Centre in the lead up to Christmas. 

The Ice Palace will be open on the following dates: 

• Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 December 
• Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 December 
• Saturday 20 to Wednesday 24 December 

The grotto is located on level 3, outside River Island and costs £3.00 per child. 

The Potteries Centre has said that £1 from every child's visit will be donated to Dougie Mac Hospice which is the largest per-child grotto donation in the Centre's history. 

Each visit includes a photo opportunity with Santa, a Christmas goodie bag and a sticker. 

Tickets can be booked here. 

Events include Santa's Ice Palace, the Salvation Army Band and the Christmas Makers Market (image via Nub News)

Christmas Makers Market on the Malls 

On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December the Makers Market will return to the Potteries Centre. 

There will be over 30 independent retailers selling festive gifts and treats across the mall.

Salvation Army Band 

The Salvation Army Band will be performing at the Potteries Centre on Thursday 18 November from 4pm to 7pm. 

Late Night Shopping 

On Thursday 18, Friday 19, Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 December, participating stores in the Potteries Centre will be open until 7pm.