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Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space

The popular fourth floor play space re-opens with a festive twist!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Our much-loved indoor summer attraction has had a festive glow-up and is ready to welcome younger visitors and their grown-ups.

The fourth floor has been transformed into Elf HQ, and the elves need your little ones to help complete their Christmas tasks. Stack presents on the sleigh, test your snowball skills, and even create your very own elf CV.

Favourite activities return this season, including soft play, the swing, giant snakes and ladders, a puppet show, and a performance stage complete with costumes.

With festive crafts and games surrounded by the sparkle of Christmas, it’s an experience you’ll want to enjoy again and again.

To make your journey to the fourth floor more magical, pick up an elf trail sheet from the Mill Entrance, complete the trail and pick up your sticker from the Mill Yard Shop.

Admission charges apply. Free entry for members.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

suitable for children up to 12 years

Meeting point

Fourth floor of the MIll

What to bring and wear

This is an indoor event space

Accessibility

The fourth floor is accessible via a lift

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on
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