In the run up to Christmas, you might be preparing the festive food, thinking of the best gift ideas for your loved ones or wondering when it’s acceptable to get the Christmas decorations up.

While many families have different traditions for the festive period, one thing that many of us associate with Christmas is the arrival of the Christmas adverts including the Coca-Cola advert that features Santa Claus on the side of the famous red Coca-Cola truck.

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This year, the truck is going on tour again after the coronavirus pandemic saw it cancelled for the first time in a decade last year and it will be driving across the UK, starting in Glasgow. No dates are confirmed outside Scotland and the north of England yet - but watch this space.

The Real Magic Christmas Truck Tour dates 2021

Here’s a list of the confirmed tour dates so far. More are expected to be confirmed in the coming days so you can check back here for updates.

Closing times could change as they will be based on demand so arrive earlier rather than later to avoid being disappointed. The closing time of queues will be varied at different locations.

Silverburn Shopping Centre, Glasgow – November 24 and 25 between 11am-8pm

The White Rose Shopping Centre, Leeds – November 27 and 28 between 11am and 8pm

The Metro Centre, Gateshead, Newcastle – November 26 between 11am-8pm

Xscape Castleford, Yorkshire – December 1 between 11am and 8pm

Fox Valley Shopping Park, Sheffield - December 2 between 11am and 8pm

Trafford Centre, Manchester - December 3 to 5 between 11am and 8pm

Market Square, Wolverhampton - December 8 between 11am and 8pm

St David's Centre, Cardiff - December 9 and 10 between 11am and 8pm

This list will be updated as more dates are confirmed.

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