Over 25 education professionals were captivated by the magic of Father Christmas world when they attended a special event last week.

The event, in Tunbridge wells, was a 'seasonal' learning experience that organisers promise to be a major visitor attraction in the South East.

Teachers had the chance to view an exclusive preview of the £2.5m attraction, ask questions, meet the characters, which included a life-size polar bear.

The company behind the attraction on the Salomons Estate is keen to create a truly unique learning experience which spans all the key stages of development, whilst still being about having fun at Christmas.

Kay Mills from Downderry Primary School in Bromley attended the event on Tuesday July 8 and said: “Not only would the children find it magical and amazing, but for adults it would feel the same.

"The polar bear was outstanding and it was hard to believe how lifelike it was."

Wendy Barrett from Cobham Hall School in Kent is also keen for her pupils to visit the attraction: “I look forward to bringing my students to Father Christmas World; they will love what it has to offer.

"I was impressed with the staff that I met and their dedication to producing an amazing experience for young people and the older ones too."

The three-and-a-half hour experience features life-sized animated polar bears, elves, a walk-in snow globe, a giant upside-down Christmas tree, tinsel train and forest walk.

Father Christmas World will be the biggest seasonal activity ever to happen in Tunbridge Wells, welcoming 60,000 guests and will open from November 15-December 21 between 10am and 6pm.

Tickets will be available to buy online from September and from the Father
Christmas World shop in Tunbridge Wells.

To register for early release tickets visit: www.fatherchristmasworld.com