A festive train has returned to The Rock Shopping Centre for the Christmas period.
The Rock Express launched on Monday, December 11 and transports passengers between the shopping centre and Bury Parish Church daily until Saturday, December 23.
Passengers can board the train near Costa Coffee, and from December 16 to 23, Santa will be riding the train between 11am and 4pm.
This year, The Rock is asking passengers to give what they can for its charity partner Liv's Trust.
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The charity was set up in the memory of 15-year-old Olivia Campbell Hardy who was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing in May 2017.
Olivia was a talented ballroom dancer and singer and had dreams to teach the skills.
Liv's Trust provides help for young people in higher education in performing arts, music and dance.
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The cause was chosen as The Rock’s partner charity via a public vote in the summer.
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The Rock's centre director, Arnold Wilcox-Wood, said: “The return of The Rock Express Land Train really signifies the start of Christmas for many of our visitors and we’re thrilled to see so many happy families riding the train.
“We hope we can raise a great amount for Liv’s Trust.
“We encourage our visitors to please help support this worthy cause.”
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