Santa Opens a Brand New North Pole HQ at Conifox
Edinburgh’s Ultimate Christmas Experience Arrives in a Spectacular New Purpose-Built Building at Conifox Adventure Park.
Article Source: Conifox
Last Updated: 30 October 2025 13:57
Conifox Adventure Park is thrilled to announce the return of its signature event, Edinburgh’s Ultimate Christmas Experience, running on selected dates from 29–30 November and 6–7, 13–14, 20–21, 23–24 December 2025. This year marks a sensational upgrade: the entire experience moves into a brand-new building, featuring expanded sets, Christmas characters, and heart-warming festive fun for the whole family.
Your festive journey begins the moment you arrive, from magical forests to cookie decorating, snowball fights and meeting Santa himself, this year’s Christmas Experience is packed with sparkle, laughter and memory-making magic for all ages.
Each ticket includes many festive activities and experiences, including:
• Visit Santa Claus – Step into Santa’s Cosy Living Room for a heart-warming meet-and-greet.
• Cookie Decorating with Mrs Claus – Decorate festive gingerbread with Mrs Claus in her cosy kitchen.
• Passport Control & Magic Forest Adventure – Go through Naughty-or-Nice Passport Control, then walk into the twinkly enchanted wardrobe to start your North Pole journey.
• Snowball Fight with Buddy the Elf & Friends (NEW) – A snow-filled, laughter-packed showdown that’s guaranteed fun!
• North Pole Post Room – Write or draw your letter to Santa, then send it straight to the big man himself.
• Reindeer Flying School – Join Rupert and Crackers as they train to join Santa’s sleigh team.
• Elf School (returning favourite) – Learn the secrets of being one of Santa’s helpers through fun, festive elf training.
• Toy Workshop & Make-a-Teddy Factory – Exchange your Golden Coin for a high-quality toy or build your own cuddly friend to take home.
• Watch out for The Grinch! – Mischievous and full of festive tricks, he’ll add a dash of playful chaos to your visit!
This year, the magic grows even bigger as the Christmas Experience moves into a stunning new purpose-built home. Every corner has been designed to enchant — with more space to explore, dazzling new sets to discover, and immersive storytelling that brings the spirit of Christmas to life. Indoors and away from the winter chill, families can journey seamlessly from one magical moment to the next, wrapped in festive wonder from start to finish.
“We wanted to raise the bar for festive family entertainment,” says James Gammell, Managing Director of Conifox Adventure Park. “The new building gives us the freedom to create scenes and experiences that feel like stepping inside a Christmas story. We also plan to evolve the event each year, making it even more magical for families to enjoy in our spectacular purpose-built Christmas building. From snowball fights and forest adventures to cookie decorating with Mrs Claus and meeting Santa Claus, it’s all here under one roof.”
Edinburgh’s Ultimate Christmas Experience details:
• Dates: 29-30 Nov; 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 23-24 Dec 2025.
• Sessions begin at 10:00 am; gates open 9:30 am; final entry at 4:45 pm (gates close at 7:00 pm; on 24 Dec gates close at 5:00 pm).
• Free on-site parking at Conifox (Foxhall, Kirkliston, EH29 9ER).
• Pre-booking is required; tickets sold for specific time slots. Tickets on sale now at www.conifox.co.uk
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