There's plenty going on at the Fort for Lanarkshire shoppers this Christmas

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Lanarkshire residents looking for some festive thrill are being encouraged to check out a host of Christmas activities at the nearby Glasgow Fort.The seasonal fun kicks off with the popular Christmas market, running from Friday, November 18 until Monday, January 2.

2023, with festive delights for everyone to try, including mini-Dutch pancakes, Yorkshire pudding wraps and hot churros, as well as a German-style bar.The markets will be accompanied by a funfair, complete with candy cane trampolines, a ferris wheel, tea cups and a helter skelter slide.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A range of festive characters will also be spreading Christmas cheer at Glasgow Fort on weekends throughout December.

Santa and his elves will be greeting shoppers on Saturday, December 3, 17 and 24, while The Grinch is likely to be up to some mischievous tricks when he visits with Cindy Lou on Friday, December 2 and Sunday, December 18.And for a festive singalong, a Bavarian Um-Pah Band be performing feel good Christmas songs on Saturday, December 3.Phil Goodman, centre director at Glasgow Fort, said: “Christmas is a magical time, and our Christmas market and funfair are the perfect way for the whole family to enjoy a festive day out.“With so much to see and do at the centre, there is no better time than the festive