Experience Christmas magic on board a 747 at Cotswold Airport's grotto

The countdown to Christmas is now on before the World’s only Christmas Grotto on-board a ‘Negus’ 747 Jumbo-Jet starts boarding once more for ‘The Flight Before Christmas’ - on November 23. Voted one of the Times’ Top 7 Festive days out in 2023, The Flight Before Christmas is back bigger and better than ever, with the immersive Grotto experience delivering a unique festive adventure.

New for 2024, The Flight Before Christmas has been fully revamped, including new characters, activities, and completely new sections that visitors can immerse themselves in. The adventure begins at the Elf Control Check In, where guests receive a boarding pass and customised North Pole Passport.

After passing through the naughty or nice security check-in scanner, a wacky elf-and-safety briefing is hosted by Peppermint, the mischievous Head Elf, and his cabin crew. Guests witness elves wrapping last-minute presents in the parcel bay, mix magical fairy dust and create the perfect reindeer food to help ensure reindeer can deliver presents on time and meet Father Christmas himself.

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Guaranteed to create unforgettable memories for the whole family. General Admission tickets starting at £39. Further information and tickets can be found online at www.theflightbeforechristmas.com.

Ticket holders can expect:

• A video invitation from Father Christmas (not personalised)

• Boarding Pass and Passport in a The Flight Before Christmas branded bag

• Experience an Airport style check-in

• Reindeer Food making activity in Odin’s forge

• Letter to Father Christmas Stationery Set

• Candy Cane from the candy cane forest

• Teddy Bear making activity in the toy factory

• Gingerbread biscuit decorating activity in Buckthorne’s Bakery

• Gift from Father Christmas

• Wish Token

Adult ticketholders can expect:

• Mince pie

• Mulled wine

• Gift from Father Christmas

Brand new for 2024, you will also receive a printed photo of your family with Father Christmas per booking (additional prints will be available to purchase on the day).