Overview
- The northern edition of Lapland UK opens today in the grounds of Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire, despite carrying the Manchester branding.
- Both the new site and the original Ascot event are sold out for 2025 after more than 750,000 people joined the virtual queue when tickets went on sale in March.
- The attraction offers a four-and-a-half-hour immersive theatre experience featuring 31 characters, hands-on activities and a personalised visit with Father Christmas.
- The Lapland Group cites a £30 million investment tied to the site, projecting over 1,200 local jobs, a £24.5 million first-year economic impact and £275 million over a decade.
- Founders Mike and Alison Battle say the expansion brings their 19-year-old, book-inspired experience to more families in the North West.