A Christmas grotto on a 747 Jumbo-Jet is set to return.

With just over two weeks to go, the one-of-a-kind experience, known as "The Flight Before Christmas," will once again welcome visitors on November 23.

This unique Christmas adventure, which takes place on board a 'Negus' 747 Jumbo-Jet, was named one of the Times' Top 7 Festive Days Out in 2023.

The organisers have promised that this year, the experience will be even better, with the immersive grotto offering a revamped festive adventure.

For 2024, the experience has been completely overhauled, with new characters and activities, as well as entirely new sections for visitors to enjoy.

The adventure begins at the Elf Control Check-In, where visitors receive a boarding pass and a customised North Pole Passport.

After passing through the "naughty or nice" security check-in scanner, Peppermint, the mischievous head elf, and his cabin crew host a quirky elf-and-safety briefing.

Guests can watch elves wrapping last-minute presents in the parcel bay, mix magical fairy dust, create perfect reindeer food to ensure timely present delivery, and meet Father Christmas himself.

The organisers have promised an 'unforgettable' experience for the whole family, with general admission tickets starting at £39.

More information and tickets can be found online at theflightbeforechristmas.com.

For child ticket holders, the experience includes a video invitation from Father Christmas (not personalised), a boarding pass and passport in a The Flight Before Christmas branded bag, reindeer food making activity in Odin’s Forge, a letter to Father Christmas stationery set, a candy cane from the Candy Cane Forest, a teddy bear making activity in the toy factory, a gingerbread biscuit decorating activity in Buckthorne’s Bakery, a gift from Father Christmas, and a wish token as well as the airport-style check in.

For adult ticket holders, the experience includes a mince pie, mulled wine, and a gift from Father Christmas.

New for 2024, a printed family photo with Father Christmas is included per booking, with additional prints available for purchase on the day.

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