Final LaplandUK tickets go on sale - but parents will need deep pockets, with December weekend tickets from £150 per child - or £600 for a family of four

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 07:01 EDT, 11 September 2026 | Updated: 07:06 EDT, 11 September 2026 For many families, a trip to LaplandUK has become an essential Christmas activity during the festive period. Hosted in Manchester and Ascot, the immersive experience has attracted high-profile guests over the years including Prince William, Sir Elton John and the Beckhams. As one of the most highly anticipated events in the festive season calendar, it's often quite a battle to get your hands on tickets. At midday today, booking opens for the final batch of tickets – so be prepared!But with such popularity, naturally, comes a price tag to match. Last year, a record-breaking 750,000 people joined the virtual queue which saw them sell out within hours. Tickets for this year's LaplandUK go on sale today and the magical event will run from November 7 to Christmas Eve Adored by families each year, the prices can unfortunately be very highPrices range from £60 to £155 – reaching the top end for weekends in December – and those who manage to secure bookings will receive freezable personalised invitations to start the magic. For four people, that could mean spending as much as £600, with some parents reporting such astronomical costs last winter.This year, the experience will take place from November 7 to December 24. Beyond the ticket frenzy, there is plenty to enjoy at LaplandUK.LaplandUK is a time-honoured reimagining and extension of the Christmas story.It features Father Christmas in an arctic homeland, complete with 31 unique characters, brought to life by a cast of West End performers and a Hollywood-grade production. The event will be brought to life by West End performers and 'Elves' It's a great UK-based alternative to visiting the real Lapland in FinlandGuests travel through secret woodland portals into a snow-covered landscape filled with hundreds of Elves, a frozen ice rink, twinkling lights, the Lapland Bakery and the Toy Factory.Children will be able to take part in creating their own magical reindeer food with the Elves – a take-home element designed to extend the experience into Christmas Eve. Guests will have significantly more time to explore this year, from ice skating to letter writing, with a greater sense of freedom within the world. Voted the UK’s best tourist attraction in 2022, LaplandUK has welcomed over 1 million families since first opening in 2007, with guests from 55 different countries visiting just last year.