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Win a Family Trip to The Santa Experience: Operation Christmas Eve
Closing Date: 2nd October 2026
The magic is returning to Newcastle’s Life Science Centre with a new festive twist, and Primary Times readers are in with the chance of winning a free visit for their family!
You could be joining some very busy elves as they race against time to prepare for the most important night of the year – Christmas Eve! Expect surprises and exciting live festive science experiments at the NEW Elf Show in their Christmas workshop.
Children will also meet Santa and receive a special gift and Christmas Eve bag to take home.
You also get access to Life Science Centre and its full festive programme, including the immersive 360° show, What Santa Sees.
Two lucky Primary Times readers have the chance to win a family ticket to The Santa Experience at Newcastle’s Life Science Centre, by simply answering the following question:
Q. What’s the name of the main character in the Christmas film, ‘Elf’?
Entries must be received by 12 noon on Friday 2nd October 2026. The prize is not transferable & no cash alternative will be offered, prize grants tickets for up to 5 family members.