Enchanting Lapland experience adored by celebs to open in Cheshire

LaplandManchester is set to open following the success of LaplandUK based in Ascot, Berkshire.

The magical experience will open in time for Christmas 2025 at Capesthorne Hall in Macclesfield.

And it promises twists and turns around every corner, as families step into the immersive world of Lapland.

The current LaplandUK experience lasts up to four and a half hours and tells the untold story of Father Christmas, allowing children to get involved in activities and enjoy theatrical performances along the way.

LaplandManchester will open in time for Christmas 2025 (Image: Supplied) Helping the Elves make toys in Father Christmas’ Toy Factory, decorating gingerbread with Mother Christmas, ice skating and letter writing in the Elven village is just some of what can be expected.

As well as meeting the reindeer at Ambolt the Elfsmith’s forge, before a personalised audience with Father Christmas in his snowy woodland home.

Appealing to thousands of guests each year, the current site has received rave reviews by the likes of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Beckhams.

And a need to make the experience even more accessible to families across the country has led to the decision to open another site in the north.

LaplandManchester will span more than 173k square metres, with an expected capacity to welcome over 178,000 guests - similar to the visitor numbers at the original site in 2023.

It is an immersive experience (Image: Supplied) In its first year alone, LaplandManchester is projected to contribute over £24.5 million in economic impact, with a projected 10-year spend exceeding £275 million.

The site is also expected to bring 1,200 jobs to the area.

For more details on the experience, visit portal.laplanduk.co.uk/