With just over a month to go until popular family attraction, Lotherton, lights up for The Christmas Experience on 27 November, Santa’s diary is almost full after a record breaking start to the season.

Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s deputy leader and executive member for economy, culture and education, said:  “After a challenging 2020 for many, this year’s much anticipated Christmas Experience at Lotherton is set to be more magical than ever, with families across the region snapping up more than 22,000 tickets in the first few weeks! We encourage anyone hoping to secure a visit to Father Christmas to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.”

This year sees many new additions to the annual sell-out event just outside of Leeds, including for the first time ever, Mrs Claus. The first-lady of the festive season will be hosting gingerbread decorating workshops in the Hall, which as ever will be decorated in its spectacular Edwardian festive finery ready to receive revellers.

There will also be an enchanting new festive woodland walk (which replaces the previous 12 days of Christmas walk), where winding paths will be filled with twinkling lights and decked out in larger than life Christmas traditions to be explored, including a giant Christmas cracker and a snow globe tunnel.

Lotherton will also play host to Yuletide Yurts, which will be serving festive hot food and drinks during the day and then extending the Christmas cheer into a bar during the evenings and weekends. The Yuletide Yurts will also bring more wonder and entertainment with the addition of magic shows on a weekend.

Family favourites including the secret fairy dell, Christmas crafts in the Elf Village and, of course, Santa and the wishing tree, will also return for a Christmas filled with wonder and joy.

Cllr Pryor added: “This year’s Christmas Experience at Lotherton has been made bigger, better and more magical than ever, with fun for children and big kids alike. As well as the festive fun which fills the air in the run up to the big day, welcoming our guest of honour, Mrs Claus, will add an extra sprinkle of festive fairydust to ensure visitors leave filled with Christmas cheer and magical memories.”

While Santa’s diary is almost fully booked, there is still very limited availability on weekdays and evenings. 

The Christmas Experience opens on Saturday 27 November 2021 and is run by Lotherton and Breeze. Tickets are available now, with a number of visit options, booking is essential.

Fly over to www.thechristmasexperience.co.uk to find out more and book a magical trip. Be quick, tickets go faster than Santa travels the world on Christmas Eve! 

Opening times:

The Christmas Experience opening times unless otherwise specified:

Sunday Thursday - 9.30am - 7pm, last entry 6.30pm

Friday - Saturday - 9.30am - 8pm, last entry 7.30pm

Prices: Full details can be found on the website https://thechristmasexperience.co.uk/pricing/