Christmas has officially arrived at Bents Garden & Home, with the doors now open to another spectacular festive season. On Wednesday 7 October, the Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Sagheer Zaman joined Matthew Bent and crowds of customers to officially open Christmas 2026, unveiling the spectacular displays and festive experiences created by Bents’ talented in-house team.
After weeks of planning, designing and creating behind the scenes, customers were given the first opportunity to step into Bents’ Christmas wonderland, with this year’s displays bringing together a mix of festive inspiration, creativity and plenty of surprises.
The official opening also marked the start of a Christmas season which promises to be one to remember, as Bents prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2027.
Said Matthew Bent: “This Christmas is particularly special for us as we look ahead to our 90th anniversary next year. We’re incredibly proud of our family history and of how Bents has evolved over the years, but what makes me most proud is the team we have today and the creativity, passion and care they put into Christmas.
“There’s something very special about the moment we officially unveil our displays. So much work goes on behind the scenes to create the experience and after months of planning and preparation, it’s great to finally see customers enjoying it.”
Following this year’s Christmas opening there’s another adventure waiting to be discovered when The Magic Lamp in the Hidden Garden - Bents second winter light trail - launches on Friday 20th November.
Visitors will be invited to make a wish and let the adventure begin as they journey through the Hidden Garden, where dazzling lights, theatrical scenes, magical projections and colourful characters bring an Aladdin-inspired story to life.
Back inside the Centre, Bents’ popular Winter Food Market, which is now open and offering a wide range of festive favourites, will provide the perfect place to continue the celebrations.
With Christmas now officially open, the countdown to the festive season at Bents can begin, with a packed programme of events and experiences planned throughout November and December, including Father Christmas’ Arrival Parade (Wednesday 4th November), festive workshops and family events.
For further details about Christmas at Bents, including all events and The Magic Lamp in the Hidden Garden Light Trail, visit bents.co.uk.
