LAPLAND UK is an immersive adventure the whole family can enjoy and you don’t have to fly Scandinavia for the pleasure.
Families can expect plenty of festive fun on this incredible day out to the home of Father Christmas.
Lapland UK can be found in Ascot, Berkshire, and lets kids live out their Christmas dreams with Santa and his team of helpers.
Each child — known as Small Folk — receives a personalised invitation from Santa sealed with wax in a presentation box.
Infants under 12 months will receive an Elflet card inviting them to join your Small Folk on their adventure to Lapland.
On arrival guests are presented with their own “Elf Passport” to give them permission to travel along the elven pathways and through a magical door.
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They also get the chance to convert money into “jingle” currency, which they are able to spend at the park.
And they will receive a husky toy to take home and look after.
Once inside Small Folk will be treated to a 90-minute show of immersive theatre, with interactive performers.
There will also be a visit to the toy factory where youngsters get to help the elves, Whittle, Conker and Wish, build toys.
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Then they can visit the “Mother Christmas” Kitchen where they can enjoy gingerbread decorating classes.
A toy is then given to parents secretly in time for Christmas, as well as an apron they get to wear when they make gingerbread in the kitchen.
In addition to all of that, guests get to meet huskies and reindeer before the children are treated to an audience with the big man himself, Father Christmas.
There is also an ice skating rink, cafes, a post office and sweet shop, while further festive treats can be found in Pumpernickel’s restaurant.
The whole tour takes around four hours and is perfect for Christmas-loving adults and children of all ages.
A framed picture with Saint Nick is also included.
Opening times
Lapland UK is open in the run up to Christmas Day.
This popular immersive festive experience runs from November 9, until December 24, 2024.
This gives revellers plenty of time to enjoy this yuletide day out.
The cost of Lapland
Tickets start from £59pp, plus a booking fee, and cost the same for both adults and children.
The top end tickets will set you back £149.
Complimentary tickets are available for babies under 12 months.
Bookings have a limit of eight people per group.
How to get tickets
All bookings for Lapland UK 2024 must be made online via their website.
Tickets went on sale in March 2024, and unfortunately have now sold out.
Cancellations may become available, so people are encouraged to sign up to the mailing list for information.
Lapland UK reviews
Families have praised the experience for being inclusive of both parents and kids.
One woman wrote: “This is the only place in the UK on par with Disney Florida magic.”
Someone else wrote: “I didn’t think I would say this (I’m not easily impressed) but it was worth every penny none of us will forget this experience in a hurry.”
While a third added: “We got lucky with the weather and enjoyed our second time at Lapland UK. It was truly magical, however the queuing part for Santa and at the end when you collect your photos was long.”
Celebrities are also fans, with Holly Willoughby spotted there in 2019.
Other famous faces to have visited include David Beckham, Idris Elba, Peter Andre and Liv Tyler.
The Sun visited Lapland UK – follow this link to see what you can expect from the experience.
