Santa Paws is Coming to Town!

Come along to Harlequin, Watford, for a festive meet-and-greet and FREE professional printed photo with Santa Claus, perfect for you and your furry friend!

To celebrate Harlequin becoming a dog-friendly centre, we’re offering a free professional photo for one day only, capturing your dog’s special visit with Santa.

Our Santa Paws festive pup-up takes place on Saturday, 22nd November, where you can grab a Christmas-themed accessory from the dress-up box, sit next to Santa on our Christmas bench and leave with your special keepsake printed photo.

  • Date: Saturday 22nd November
  • Time:11pm – 3pm 
  • Location: Upper Mall by Dunelm

No booking needed—just drop in and enjoy some festive paw-sitivity!

Expect queues. The event queue will close once the event has reached capacity.

What’s on

Mission: Save Santa’s Sleigh

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The only Christmas Gift Guide you need

From big spends to little treats, our Christmas Gift Guide 2025 is here! The expert shoppers here at Harlequin Watford have curated the ultimate shopping guide to inspire your shopping this year.

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Christmas Opening Hours

Join us for late night shopping from 12th to 23rd of December you can shop at your ease until 8pm (excluding Sundays) 

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Charity Gift Wrap 2025

Want to save yourself some precious time this Christmas then why not leave your gift-wrapping to the experts! 

From 1st of December, the annual charity gift-wrapping service returns featuring a selection of local charities and volunteers. 

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Gift Appeal 2025

Give a Gift Appeal is back for 2025 and collecting gifts and donations for HomeStart Watford & Three Rivers, Sebby’s Corner, HABS and Watford Mencap, who help local families in particular need over the festive period. 

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