MERRY Hill will be pulling out all the stops to ensure a stress-free Black Friday experience for shoppers this weekend.

The Brierley Hill shopping centre will be celebrating one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year, dubbed ‘Black Friday’ with huge discounts and freebies from tomorrow (Friday) until Monday (December 1).

More than 50 retailer offers will be available over the four days, including up to 70% off at Clarks, 40% off at Gap, and 25% off at Warehouse. HMV will be offering discounts of up to 80% off specially selected lines, while The Bear Factory will be offering two cuddly bears from its festive range for £15.

A Big Black Friday Giveaway will also be in place for customers with thousands of Christmas giveaways for lucky shoppers who sign up to the intu e-newsletter.

A free park and ride service will be operating from The Waterfront to Merry Hill to cut down on parking time and guarantee a hassle-free journey to and from the centre, while Kiddy Car hire will be half price all weekend.

Ho Ho Ho Helpers will be on hand at every door to welcome shoppers, as well as handing out Black Friday insiders’ guides and offers booklets, and free Christmas canvas shopping bags.

A mini market will be in centre spreading festive cheer and offering free hot chocolate and mince pie sampling for passers-by and shoppers can get their presents wrapped for a donation to The Sycamore Centre charity.

Entertainment at the mall over the weekend includes face painting, carol singing and Black Friday busking.

Kelly Reed, senior marketing manager at Merry Hill, said: “As well as unmissable discounts from a whole range of retailers, there’ll also be plenty of festive activities and surprises to spread some Christmas cheer, along with helpful services including charity gift-wrapping.”

For more information about Black Friday weekend at intu Merry Hill, visit www.intu.co.uk/merryhill.