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<\/p>\n"WIGGLE your fingers, squash your nose, blink 3 times and curl your toes!"<\/p>\n
Who\u2019d have thought that a simple rhyme delivered by whimsical woodland elves Sage and Eeko (and a lot of excitable children) could open the portal to the magical realm of Lapland UK.<\/p>\n
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Tucked away in Berkshire's woodland, Lapland UK is one of the most popular Christmas events in the UK.<\/p>\n
Getting tickets was almost as hard as getting Glastonbury tickets this year, with as many as 150,000 people in the queue when they went on sale online.<\/p>\n
Thankfully we were the lucky ones, and managed to get them for the whole family.<\/p>\n
We listened to Father Christmas\u2019 Elfcast on our journey in the car before we were transported through an immersive four-hour experience that thrilled both big and small folk.<\/p>\n
One of the highlights of the day for us was the hands-on experience creating a toy rabbit alongside Chief Toy Maker Whittle and his mischievous assistant, Conker. <\/p>\n Decorating delicious gingerbread men was a delightful addition to the festivities – it didn\u2019t take long for us to decorate and even quicker for us to eat this tasty treat while listening to a folklore story from Mother Christmas from the comfort of her kitchen.<\/p>\n The charm extended further as we wandered through the snowy Elven Village, where you could feel a great sense of excitement without the feeling of being overcrowded, which was pleasantly surprising. <\/p>\n Watching my husband and son take their first spin on the ice and not <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n We celebrated the accomplishment of them not falling over with a hot chocolate, with an added drop of Baileys for me.<\/p>\n It was a welcomed warming touch to the wintry atmosphere as we visited the post office to stamp our Elven passports and checked out the beautiful decorations in the village bauble shop.<\/p>\n The crescendo of the day arrived with the enchanting encounter with Father Christmas and his majestic reindeer along the way at Ambolt\u2019s Forge.<\/p>\n The magical ambience and attention to detail truly made this encounter unforgettable. <\/p>\n My children left beaming with joy and in awe at how much Father Christmas knew about their recent achievements and favourite I was relieved that my daughter declined the offer to show him her gymnastics skills for fear she\u2019d end up on the naughty list for accidentally kicking him in the face!<\/p>\n What sets Lapland UK apart for me is its ability to craft a magical experience without the chilling arctic temperatures. <\/p>\n Despite the absence of freezing weather, the essence and spirit Celebrating its 16th year, it\u2019s no wonder why it\u2019s one of the UK\u2019s fastest-selling events.<\/p>\n Lapland UK tickets often go on sale around March, with the event running from select dates in November and December.<\/p>\n However, the tickets, which range from \u00a359 to \u00a3149, often sell out months in advance – with the attraction welcoming some celeb guests too.<\/p>\n The Beckhams, Holly Willoughby and Peter Andre have all been spotted at Lapland UK in recent years.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/newspress-collage-ejqqp990f-1701684077361.jpg\")
<\/picture>HO HO GO <\/span><\/p>\n'Magical' UK Christmas attraction with 'flights' to Santa's village & free toys<\/h3>\n
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<\/picture>WISH LIST <\/span><\/p>\nI visited the UK's new immersive Wishmas Christmas event – my best & worst bits<\/h3>\n
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of Lapland are impeccably captured, ensuring an immersive and delightful experience for all ages. <\/p>\nRead More on The Sun<\/h2>\n
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