Pavilions Summer Sports Trail

Take part in our Summer Sports Trail from Wednesday, 22nd July to Monday, 31st August for the chance to win £200 to spend in any Pavilions store.

Find the 10 missing sports items hidden around the shopping centre and complete your entry form as you go.

Pick up an entry form during your visit, then remember to post your completed form in the competition box next to the Amazon Lockers.

Dates: Wednesday, 22nd July – Monday, 31st August
Location: Throughout Pavilions Shopping Centre
Cost: Free

Good luck!

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With tennis season in full swing, July is a great time to bring a little courtside inspiration into your summer plans. Whether you’re watching the biggest matches at home, meeting friends for an afternoon together, or enjoying the sunshine outdoors, Pavilions can help you get ready for the occasion.

Pick up light and comfortable outfits, summer accessories, refreshments, and a few treats to enjoy while you watch. You could even add strawberries and cream to the shopping list for a classic taste of the tournament. From last-minute essentials to simple ways of making match day feel special, everything you need for a winning summer is conveniently located under one roof.

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July is the perfect time to embrace everything summer has to offer, from brighter wardrobes and sunny-day essentials to relaxed afternoons spent browsing the shops. Whether you have a holiday approaching, plans closer to home, or simply want to make the most of the warmer weather, Pavilions makes summer shopping feel easy.

Take a little time to explore the centre, refresh your seasonal favourites, or pick up a few everyday essentials along the way. With fashion, beauty, food, gifts, and convenient services all together, it’s simple to find what you need without rushing. However you’re spending July, Pavilions is here to help you enjoy the month at your own pace.

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The school holidays are nearly here, bringing more time for family days out, summer adventures, and keeping everyone entertained. Whether you’re planning a trip away, organising activities closer to home, or preparing for six weeks of busy family life, a visit to Pavilions is an easy place to begin.

Browse the centre for holiday clothing, travel essentials, toys, treats, and practical items for days spent out and about. You can also enjoy a relaxed shopping trip together and find inspiration for the weeks ahead. With plenty of useful stores in one convenient location, Pavilions makes it easier to prepare for the holidays and enjoy more quality time with the family this summer.

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Pavilions Celebrates Summer with Free Family Fun 

Pavilions Shopping Centre is inviting families to make the most of the summer holidays with a series of free children’s activities, alongside the launch of a community initiative to help local families prepare for the new school year.

The Pavilions Celebrates Summer’26 campaign will see the centre host three free family-friendly events throughout the school holidays, giving visitors another reason to enjoy a day out while ticking off their back-to-school shopping.

Taking place in the heart of the shopping centre, the activities include:

* Wednesday 29th July – Free Balloon Modelling

* Wednesday 5th August – Free Glitter Tattoos

* Wednesday 19th August – Free Face Painting

Each event is completely free to attend, with activities available while supplies and capacity last. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to avoid queues. Each event will be taking place between 10 am and 3pm.

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We all know them. The classic one-liners, the legendary dad jokes, and those phrases we’ve heard a thousand times growing up.

This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the dads who always have something to say!

For your chance to WIN a £100 Pavilions Gift Voucher, simply share your favourite dad quote and tag us on social media.

How to Enter

1. Follow @pavilionsshoppingcentre on Instagram or Facebook.
2. Share a post sharing your favourite dad quote.
3. Tag @pavilionsshoppingcentre.
4. Make sure your profile is public so we can see your entry.

Prize

One winner will receive a £100 Pavilions Gift Voucher to spend at participating stores.

Competition Dates

Entries close: 21 June at 11:59pm

The winner will be announced shortly after the competition closes.

Terms & Conditions

Father’s Day Dad Quotes Competition – Terms & Conditions

1. The promoter is Pavilions Shopping Centre, Waltham Cross.
2. The competition closes at 11:59pm on 21 June 2026. Entries received after this time will not be counted.
3. To enter, participants must:
   • Be aged 18 years or over.
   • Follow @pavilionsshoppingcentre on Instagram or Facebook.
   • Share their favourite dad quote in their own social media post.
   • Tag @pavilionsshoppingcentre in their entry.
4. The competition is open to UK residents only.
5. One winner will receive a £100 Pavilions Gift Voucher.
6. One entry per person. Multiple entries may be excluded at the promoter’s discretion.
7. The winner will be selected at random from all valid entries received during the competition period.
8. The winner will be contacted via the social media platform used to enter within 7 days of the closing date.
9. If the winner does not respond within 7 days of being contacted, Pavilions Shopping Centre reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
10. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and no cash alternative will be offered.
11. By entering the competition, participants grant Pavilions Shopping Centre permission to repost, share and use submitted comments, quotes and content across its marketing channels without additional compensation.
12. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook, Instagram or Meta.
13. The promoter reserves the right to amend, suspend or withdraw the competition at any time where necessary due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
14. By entering, participants are deemed to have accepted these Terms & Conditions.
15. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Father’s Day is just around the corner, making now the perfect time to start thinking about those thoughtful gifts and little gestures that show your appreciation. Pavilions offers an easy, relaxed shopping experience with plenty of inspiration for finding something he’ll genuinely enjoy, without the pressure of turning it into a big shopping trip.

Whether you’re planning ahead or leaving it until the last minute, the centre has everything you need in one convenient place. From stylish fashion picks and fragrances to cards, food, and small treats, it’s easy to put together something personal while enjoying a browse around the shops. However you choose to celebrate, Pavilions makes Father’s Day shopping feel simple and stress-free.

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Summer has finally arrived, bringing longer days, lighter evenings, and a welcome change of pace. It’s the time of year for refreshing routines, updating wardrobes, and making the most of every bit of sunshine — and Pavilions is the perfect place to get started.

A visit to the centre is an easy way to pick up all the things that make the season feel that little bit better. Think lighter clothing, beauty essentials, holiday bits, and those everyday items you suddenly realise you need as the weather changes. With everything in one place, you can take your time, enjoy a relaxed browse, and get yourself ready for whatever summer has in store.

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June is a great time to slow down and enjoy the little things – a browse around the shops, catching up over coffee, or picking up something new for the season ahead. Pavilions offers an easy, relaxed shopping experience that fits naturally into longer days and lighter evenings.

Take your time exploring the centre, get a few everyday essentials sorted, or enjoy a bit of spontaneous shopping along the way. With fashion, beauty, food, and convenience all in one place, Pavilions makes it simple to enjoy more of the month at your own pace.

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Saturday 30th May | 10am – 3pm
Free family event – no booking required

Toy Takeover Lands at Pavilions Shopping Centre This May Half Term

Waltham Cross, UK – May 2026

Families are invited to blast off into a day of free fun this May half term as Toy Takeover arrives at Pavilions Shopping Centre on Saturday 30 May, bringing exciting character appearances, interactive photo opportunities and prizes for visitors of all ages.

Taking place from 10am until 3pm, the free family event will transform the centre into a toy-themed adventure, with visitors able to meet a much-loved space ranger during a series of special meet-and-greet sessions throughout the day.

Meet-and-greet appearances will take place at: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Each session will last approximately 30 minutes, giving families plenty of opportunities to snap a photo and enjoy the experience.

Visitors can also step inside the giant Toy Box Selfie Station, perfect for capturing fun family photos to share on social media.

To celebrate the event, guests who upload a photo from the day to Facebook or Instagram, tag Pavilions Shopping Centre, and share their Toy Takeover experience will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Pavilions Shopping Centre voucher to spend in-store.

Alongside the entertainment, visitors can also enjoy everything Pavilions Shopping Centre has to offer, including a great mix of high street retailers, everyday essentials, family-friendly shopping and convenient places to stop for food and refreshments, making Toy Takeover the perfect excuse for a fun and affordable family day out this half term.

Whether families are picking up the latest fashion, grabbing lunch, browsing gifts or enjoying a coffee break while the children take part in the activities, Pavilions offers something for everyone in the heart of Waltham Cross.

Paige Wood, Centre Manager at Pavilions Shopping Centre, said:

“We’re delighted to be bringing Toy Takeover to Pavilions this May half term. Creating free, family-friendly events is a really important part of what we do, and we’re always looking for new ways to bring the community together and give families a reason to spend quality time at the centre.

“This event is packed with fun, from character appearances and interactive photo moments to the chance to win a shopping voucher, and we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors for a fantastic day at Pavilions.”

The event is free to attend, with no booking required. Families can simply come along on the day and enjoy the activities. Pavilions will however be offering limited pre-bookable spaces for the meet and greet dedicated to SEN children only (special educational needs). To book one of these limited spots please send the centre a direct message through Facebook or Instagram. 

For more information, visit:

pavilionsshoppingcentre.co.uk

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