Christmas | Liverpool BID Company

This December, Liverpool becomes the stage for a giant game of The Elf on the Shelf®, as a 15ft Scout Elf will appear at various locations across the city centre from the 1st until Christmas Eve.

Organised by Liverpool BID Company, the Scout Elf™ will fly through the night to iconic locations around the city centre. And this year you can name her and have the chance to win tickets to watch Elf at the M&S Bank Arena! Name her here.

She will also be hosting a toy collection for children staying long term in Alder Hey Children’s hospital. Find out what toys are needed here

Take a look at everywhere R’ Elf visited last Christmas!

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R’Elf has been nominated in the Licensing Awards and the Prolific North Marketing Awards!

Together with Lumistella Company and Rocket Licensing, Liverpool BID Company is a finalist in the Licesning Awards 2025 and the Prolific North Marketing Awards for The Elf in the Shelf campaign.

The Elf On The Shelf Trail

Elf on the Shelf 2025 Locations

Follow Liverpool’s Giant Scout Elf this Christmas and have the chance to win the ultimate Christmas weekend in Liverpool worth over £500 including: £100 NORD voucher, 4x tickets to the Rock N Roll panto at Liverpool Everyman, 4x tickets to watch Elf at the M&S Bank Arena, one-night stay at Citadines City Centre with a bottle of prosecco, a Fazenda experience for 2 pax which includes 2x full Churrasco experience (lunch or dinner), a bottle of wine (non alcoholic option available too) and Brazilian sweet treats to share at the end, and a meal for 2 at The Ivy.

For the chance to win, simply snap a photo and tag!

1st – 2nd December – The Plaza, St Pauls Square

Includes; post your letter to The Elf, Christmas Markets, Live Music

3rd – 4th December – The Everyman, Hope Street

Includes; toy bank drop off location, Rock n Roll Panto

5th – 7th December – M&S Bank Arena

Includes; Elf live on stage

Plus Some Voices Choir performing at the Church Street Christmas tree at 1:30 pm on 6th December.

8th – 9th December – Princes Dock

You’ll be able to drop off any toys for the Alder Hey Children’s toy bank at No.10 Princes Dock. Open from 9 am – 7 pm. AND enjoy special offers:

At Bean – Grab a Coffee + Cake for £4.95

At Moose Coffee – Customers can receive a free tea or coffee with any main meal when they show a selfie with the elfie.

At Malmaison you can enjoy happy hour with KIDS EAT FREE – 1 kids main and Ice cream FREE when you order an adult main and enjoy happy hour specials on beer and wine.

10th – 11th December – Horton House, Exchange Flags

12th – 14th December – Citadines, Church Street

Includes; toy bank drop off location, Makers Christmas Market – 11am – 5pm, Christmas Hot Chocolate and Show around of the property, 10am – 2pm, Salvation Army Band – Timing TBC, post box location

15th – 16th December – Williamson Square

Includes; toy bank drop off location at St Johns Shopping Centre, Mr Icicle walkabout performer (4x 40 minute sets starting at 3 pm on 15th), Mr & Mrs Christmas (3x 40 minute sets starting at 3 pm on 16th)

17th – 18th – December – The Ivy, Castle Street

Includes; Mischievous Elves Breakfast – 14th, 21st, and 23^rd December from 9am – 11am.

19th – 21st December – Royal Albert Dock

Includes; toy bank drop off at Revolution De Cuba

City Sights Liverpool – Special “Kids Ride for £1” promotion (This would be in-person only)

Lunyalita – Free Kids Chocolate & Churros with each kids’ meal (during Elf on the Shelf, 12pm-8pm)

Rev de Cuba & Revolution – The Great Elf Draw Competition (When families dine in either restaurant in Liverpool, each child can enter The Great Elf Draw by creating their own “Elf on the Shelf.” One winning elf will be chosen to win a free family meal for four redeemed in January 2026!)

22nd – 24th December – Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

Christmas Lighting

For the past 5 years, Liverpool Business Improvement District has contributed over £745,000 to the city centre’s Christmas decorations and activities during the festive period.

Since 2017, the Liverpool Business Improvement District has been the main contributor, funded by BID Levy Payers and contributing over two-thirds of Liverpool’s overall Christmas lights, Christmas decorations, trees, and installations, having installed over 695 features in the last 5 years! This year, the Business Improvement District cover 80% of the city’s lights.

Liverpool Business Improvement District will continue to deck the streets of Liverpool not only next year, but for years to come!

Christmas in Liverpool

Christmas Parties – Lets get booking!

Christmas party season is upon us, and now is the time to get booking.Take a look below for one easy place to find some of Liverpool’s fantastic Christmas offerings.

Hilton Liverpool City Centre

Features a festive “Dancing Through the Decades” 3-course menu with a welcome Prosecco and DJ—available select December dates for £51–£56 pp.

Fazenda Liverpool

This festive season, Fazenda invites guests to celebrate with unforgettable dining experiences. Reservations are now open, with tables of up to 14 guests available to book directly online, while their Teams are on hand to assist with larger party requirements.

Malmaison Liverpool

Serving a 3-course “Celebrations Menu” via Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar from 12 November to 24 December 2025, plus Christmas Day feast for £125 with Champagne.

Titanic Hotel Liverpool

Offers Christmas Day lunch (4-course with Champagne), Christmas Party Nights, Boxing Day, and NYE Gala for 2025.

Miller & Carter – Albert Dock

Festive 2-course menu from £38.50 and 3-course from £42.50 (plus young guest options), served from 24 November to 24 December 2025.
Also actively open for Christmas 2025 bookings. millerandcarter.co.uk

All Bar One Liverpool

Enjoy a 3 course festive menu for £39.95 starting from 11th November.

The Shankly Hotel

Christmas Day Lunch: Taking place on 25 December 2025 at 1:30 pm, starting from £99 per person, featuring live entertainment and a visit from Santa.The Shankly Hotel Liverpool
Party Stays: Festive party packages (weekends between 28 Nov – 30 Dec) including overnight stay, two-course dinner, and breakfast from £195.The Shankly Hotel Liverpool

Slug & Lettuce

Festive Buffet Menu: Items like Pulled Turkey Bao Buns, Cheeseburger Sliders, Pigs in Blanket Skewers, Turkey Loaded Fries, Chocolate Brownie Bites; available for groups of 8+.slugandlettuce.co.uk
Festive Bottomless Brunch: Includes the “Pigs in Blankets Waffle Eggs” and themed brunches (e.g., Battle of the Boybands, Disney Brunch, Christmas Queens)
Private Hire & Festive Drinks: Christmas cocktails, bottomless brunches, private party packages, including private bar hire and decoration options

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill

Christmas 2025 Season: Festive dining, including private and works party menus, Christmas lunch, and New Year’s Eve specials—bookings open now.

Albert’s Schloss

Alpine-inspired Festive Set Menu:
- Two courses for £38
- Three courses for £45
  Available 10 November – 24 December 2025
Entertainment-led Christmas Season: Expect Bavarian-themed décor with live brass bands, choirs, “Kabaret + Haus band” performances.

The Alchemist

Festive Menu Running From: 17 November to 24 December 2025, offering theatre-served festive courses and cocktails.The Alchemist

The Cavern Restaurant

The Ultimate Christmas Party Package for groups
Celebrate the season in style with a lunch or evening of festive dining, live music, and dancing — with the iconic Cavern Club.
2 or 3-course festive menu at The Cavern Restaurant
Live music and party vibes with admission into the world-famous Cavern Club
Available 7 days a week in December (excl. 25th, 26th & 31st December) From just £31.95 per person
Exclusive private hire of upstairs floor of the Cavern Restaurant for large groups.

Group Exclusive Offers:

Book before 31st October & get 1 FREE bottle of prosecco per 8 guests – use code FIZZ25
Perfect for team celebrations and client hosting
To check availability or reserve your date, email: [email protected]

The Ivy

Book the Festive Set Menu for parties of 7 or more, dining between 12 November – 30 December, and you’ll receive a complimentary voucher for a bottle of Ivy Guest Champagne – redeemable from January 2026.Choose from two courses for £55 or three for £60 and make your festive dining experience extra special.Reserve before 30 September to enjoy this exclusive gift and make this year’s celebration truly unforgettable.

Hope Street Hotel

Stay, spa, dine, play and more this Christmas at Hope Street Hotel. Enjoy festive movies, afternoon teas, The London Carriage Works special menus and 1931 events.
Afternoon tea with Santa, special party nights and New Years Eve specials – make your night one to remember!

The Art School

Each Christmas, The Art School’s contemporary fine-dining experience is set to the highest standards. This starts in the Lantern Room, with their full festive Tasting Menu and Prix Fixe, through to the Excellence Menu served all the way to Christmas Eve. Then New Year’s Eve beckons with The Art School’s early Prix Fixe service followed by a full Tasting Celebration Menu.

The Maldron

- Planning a night out or a festive getaway?
  Make it a night to remember with 15% off your stay! Use code MERRY25 when booking via their website here. Valid 1st November – 31st January.

Rosa’s Thai

Messy Christmas Menu is now available to book. Expect all the Thai classics, plus special sharing platters and extra cute mini desserts plus a shot of home-brewed Thai Moonshine (or non-alcoholic Sunshine) to get the festive feeling flowing.
Festive Menu available from 17th November to 1st February
2 courses for £25 or 3 courses for £28

Frederiks

XXMAS at Frederiks – 29 November – 31 December 2025.
Festive Feasts, Live Music & Christmas Magic – at Fred’s
Christmas at Fred’s this year includes:
• 3-course traditional feasts from £35pp
• Informal buffets from £19.95pp
• Private dining that feels anything but corporate
• Reserved spaces for ‘just drinks’ celebrations
Book a midweek date and enjoy free live music or DJs to keep your party going.
Key December dates are filling fast, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
To book or enquire:
Visit www.frederikshopestreet.com, tap Bookings, select ‘Christmas Parties @ Fred’s’, fill in your details, and we’ll get straight back to you.

Pho

Deck your bowls with herbs and chillies! Christmas at Pho is all about noodle slurping, tucking in to delicious curries and sharing spring rolls with friends. Choose from our regular or vegan set party menus, available to book for parties of 4 or more from 1-24 December. Both menus are 98% gluten free. For parties of 16 or more, please enquire directly with the restaurant.

Christmas Shows in Liverpool!

It’s time to get booking for your Christmas show, and what better place than Liverpool to get feeling Christmassy and bring the festive feelings to your family and friends.

This year the Rock N Roll Panto at Liverpool Everyman is Jack and the Beanstalk

A Christmas Carol returns to St Georges Hall

Or try a Scouse Christmas Carol at the Royal Court!

Watch the Albion Christmas Show at Liverpool Philharmonic

A truly wicked Snow White and the Seven Dwarves panto at the M&S Bank Arena

Watch The Stylistics at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in November

Love Actually in Concert at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in December

Or try Horrible Histories in Horrible Christmas for the kids at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Matilda the Musical! At Liverpool Empire followed by:

Mary Poppins in January.

Or be entertained by Young Frankenstein at the Playhouse

The Elf on the Shelf photo campaign

Liverpool Business Improvement District The Elf on the Shelf photo campaign.

Terms and Conditions

Competition is open from Monday 1st December 9 am – Monday 22nd December at 9 am.

Promoter: This competition is organised by Liverpool BID Company, [6th Floor, St Nicholas House, Old Churchyard, Liverpool L2 8TX)
Eligibility: Open to UK residents aged 18 and over. Employees of Liverpool BID Company, their immediate families, or anyone professionally connected to the competition are not eligible to enter.
How to Enter: To enter, tag @LiverpoolBIDCompany on social media (channels suitable to enter include Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, LinkedIn) No purchase is necessary. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
Competition Period: Entries received after this time will not be counted.
Prize: £100 NORD voucher, 4x tickets to the Rock N Roll panto at Liverpool Everyman. Dates to choose from are Tue 6 January 2026 5:30pm (relaxed performance), Wed 7 January 2026 7pm , Thu 8 January 2026 1:30pm ,Thu 8 January 2026 7pm, 4x tickets to watch Elf at the M&S Bank Arena, one-night stay at Citadines City Centre with a bottle of prosecco, a Fazenda experience for 2 pax which includes 2x full Churrasco experience (lunch or dinner), a bottle of wine (non alcoholic option available too) and Brazilian sweet treats to share at the end, and a meal for 2 at The Ivy. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other alternative.
Winner Selection: The winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries received before the closing date. The decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Notification: The winner will be contacted by email (using the details provided) within 2 days of the closing date. If the winner does not respond within 3 days, the promoter reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
Data Protection: Personal data provided will be used solely for the purpose of administering this competition and in accordance with Liverpool BID Company’s Privacy Policy unless participants check to have their details used for marketing at Liverpool BID Company.
Publicity: By entering, participants agree that Liverpool BID Company may use their name and city for promotional purposes related to the competition without additional compensation.
Liability: The promoter accepts no responsibility for entries not successfully completed due to technical issues.
General: The promoter reserves the right to withdraw, amend or temporarily suspend the competition if necessary due to circumstances outside its control.