Can you smell marmalade? It’s Christmas at Cribbs with Paddington™!

News
22/10/2021

  • Paddington will take centre stage at Cribbs Causeway’s brand-new festive experience ‘Cribbs’ Christmas With Paddington’.

  • With lively and charming characters to meet along the way, enchanting interactive scenes, and plenty of special photo opportunities, it’s a must-see attraction for all ages.

  • Alongside the grotto, the newly opened and much anticipated Planet Ice will create the ultimate festive day out for the whole family.


This loveable bear from Peru – with his famous love of marmalade – is a classic character from British children's literature and, more recently, the star of two blockbuster films and a TV series. This year, he’s making his way to Cribbs for their biggest and best Christmas ever!


Visitors will be invited on an immersive journey through snowy festive trees and famous scenes, including an interactive dolls house and Paddington’s famous attic window. They will get to tip toe across Christmas night-time rooftops, before being transported to the hallway of the Browns’ house, to meet Paddington himself. After pausing for a photo with the friendly bear, families will join an exciting Christmas-present hunt, culminating in individual family meetings with Santa in the armchair of the Browns’ cosy lounge.


Every child will receive a specially created activity-book gift, as well as a special little something from Paddington himself!


Alongside the grotto experience, families will also be able to ice skate at the soon-to-open and much anticipated Planet Ice, making a visit to Cribbs the ultimate day out this Christmas! The indoor rink at The Venue Leisure Park, Cribbs Causeway will be opening its doors to the public for the first time at 9am on the 25th October.


On weekdays in November, the grotto will be open for story-telling sessions especially designed for pre-school children, schools and nurseries. ‘The Night Before Christmas at The Browns’ House’ is an interactive story-telling session aimed at groups of young children and their carers and will also include the chance to meet Paddington.


The whole event has been designed and created on license exclusively for The Mall by local theatrical event magic-makers, Bakehouse Factory. Each element has been lovingly crafted by a team of artisan makers, scenic designers, script writers and costumiers all from their HQ in Fishponds, Bristol.


Lizzie Taylor from Cribbs comments:

“We are honoured to be hosting Paddington and Father Christmas at our grotto this year. Christmas is such an important time of the year for everyone at Cribbs and we are thrilled to have such a special experience for our many loyal shoppers and local families. We are also excited to collaborate again with the amazing team at Bakehouse Factory. We are passionate about supporting local businesses and Bakehouse are an important part of our community.

“With our brand-new ice rink completing the experience, we can’t think of a better day out this Christmas!”