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intu Metrocentre launches free Christmas Grotto experience

intu Metrocentre has joined forces with preschool toys manufacturer PLAYMOBIL to create a unique free Christmas Grotto experience for children in the north east.

Santa’s free Grotto will be offering children the chance to meet some larger than life PLAYMOBIL figures alongside Santa himself. Every child who visits Santa and his elves will leave the free Grotto with a PLAYMOBIL gift.

The grotto, situated in the lower Qube, underneath intu Metrocentre’s giant Christmas tree, is one of eight being launched in partnership with PLAYMOBIL at intu shopping centres across the UK.

Santa and Mrs Claus are also running some very special signing sessions at the Grotto for children with hearing impairments who can communicate using sign language. The sessions will take place from 10 am until 11 am on Sunday 20 November, Sunday 27 November and Sunday 4 December – a truly memorable way for children to join in the festive fun.

As each visit lasts five minutes, places for signing sessions are limited and must be booked in advance on the intu Metrocentre website to avoid disappointment.

Helen Atkinson, marketing manager at intu Metrocentre, said:

“Thanks to intu’s nationwide scale and consumer facing brand, we’ve been able to team up with one of the world’s best known toy manufacturers to make our Christmas grotto a must-visit destination for families in the north east over the festive season. We can’t wait for children to see what we have in store.”

Jamie Dickinson, PLAYMOBIL Marketing Manager, comments:

“We’re really excited to be taking this opportunity to visit intu shopping centres throughout the UK, and bringing children a special PLAYMOBIL experience this Christmas.”

Santa’s Grotto Opening Times:

· Monday – Friday: 10 am – 8 pm

· Saturday: 9 am – 7 pm

· Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm

· Christmas Eve: Closes at 4 pm

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Suhaine Baptie .