Lynn's Vancouver Quarter will be transformed this Christmas into a winter wonderland spectacle, providing Christmas shoppers with a festive family fun atmosphere.
The exciting centre piece attraction this year is an eco-ice-skating rink which will be installed between Argos and Westgate Department Store. The eco-ice-rink will be open daily from Friday 21st November until Sunday 4th January 2009, including late night sessions on Thursdays and Fridays to coincide with late night shopping.
The grand opening on Friday 21st November, the night of the light switch on celebrations, will be a magical event. Throughout the day there will be spectacular 'Disney' quality performances and acts from several winter wonderland characters. Performances include Snow Queen and Jack Frost, two interactive characters who will be entertaining shoppers with an ice-themed pantomime.
Frosty the Snowman, a love-able and hug-able, cheeky faced character who will be melting the hearts of young and old. Finally majestic stilt walking, silver icicle Christmas trees will add a great visual spectacle to the winter wonderland festivities.
The shopping centre is guaranteed to be a white Christmas, with visitors 'Walking in a Winter Wonderland' complete with very realistic snow and spectacular icicle lights that will be brightening up the darkening nights.
The shop between Carphone Warehouse and Card Factory will be transformed into a magical Santa's Grotto, complete with wonderful animated scenes, characters and animals. The Grotto also has a magical Santa sleigh ride simulator which will enthral and excite children. The sleigh ride is very realistic, seating 12 children at a time with animated reindeer and moving scenery that depicts a magical journey.
Finally for those children who have been good this year they can meet Santa and his little helpers and tell him their Christmas wishes. Children will also get a personalised photo with Santa and a Christmas toy.
Vancouver Quarter Manager Brad Curcillo says "We are very excited to have the eco- ice rink and Santa's Grotto at Vancouver Quarter, the grand opening on Friday 21st November will be a winter wonderland spectacle not to be missed, shoppers will think Lapland has come to King's Lynn!"
For more information please contact either Vancouver Quarter Manager Brad Curcillo on 01553 819901 or Sophie Butler on 01926 611700 or sophie@lmmc.co.uk.
For more information about the eco-ice-skating rink, including opening hours and prices, visit
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