A brand new festive experience has arrived in London, and we decided to check it out. Wundrful World of Christmas is a mixed-reality walk-through adventure combining animation, actors, themed rooms and lots of interactive moments for children. It’s designed mainly for ages 3 to 8, but it’s open to all and families of all ages seemed to enjoy it.
The entire experience takes place at Wundr, Units 219–221, Borough Yards, Clink Street, London SE1, just moments from Borough Market with London Bridge station a short 2-minute walk away (use the Borough Market exit).
In total, there are seven rooms, each offering a different part of the story.
Room 1 – The Lift to the North Pole
The experience begins in a lift that transports you from London to the North Pole. Visually it is very pretty, although this part did feel like it dragged on slightly. My daughter kept looking at me as if to say she was ready for the next room, but it did create a good opening atmosphere.
Room 2 – The Wishing Well
In this room, families meet their first elf. Every child is given a coin to make a wish and throw into the well. The room is beautifully decorated enchanted  and feels very magical. Kids even get the chance to throw some snowballs.
Room 3 – Animated Transition Room
This room is similar to the first, using animation to move the story forward. It looked impressive but again felt like it went on for a little longer than needed.
Room 4 – The Gift-Finding Challenge
This is one of the more interactive parts of the experience. Each child is given a letter written by another child and must search the room to find the gift mentioned in the letter. Once they find it, they hand it to the elf who wraps it behind the scenes. The decoration in this room is lovely and children seemed to enjoy the activity.
Room 5 – Meet Mrs Claus
Mrs Claus is warm, friendly and very good with the children. Each child receives a biscuit, which I believe was shortbread. If your child has allergies, make sure to check with staff beforehand. The room itself is beautifully presented.
Room 6 – Santa’s Story and Magic
This room has a cosy feel with a realistic animated fireplace. Children watch a short film about Santa’s life and then meet another elf who performs some magic in order for them to continue on to the next room. It is a calm and engaging part of the experience.
Room 7 – Meeting Santa
The final room is the meeting with Santa. The interaction was not rushed, although I did attend the preview which may differ from paid sessions. Children receive a letter from Santa and this is where the included photo is taken. Santa was a little smaller than the traditional big, rounded figure, but his beard looked very realistic.
The Passport and Photo Collection
At the start of the experience, each child receives a festive passport. At the end, they collect a stamp and their included Santa photo print from the North Pole Post Office. Families can also purchase gifts, decorations and a selection of sweets at Candy Cane Lane.
Prices and Key Information
Tickets start from £17.50 per person.
Each ticket includes one group Santa photo print taken at the end of the experience.
The full experience lasts around one hour.
The event runs from 8 November to 24 December.
Location: Wundr, Units 219–221, Borough Yards, Clink Street, London SE1.
Closest station: London Bridge (Borough Market exit).
Final Thoughts – Our REVIEW
Overall, we thought this was a lovely festive experience. Some sections felt slightly drawn out, particularly the animated rooms, but everything is beautifully decorated, immersive and well delivered. The actors are excellent with children and keep the energy up throughout the experience.
The included photo is a nice bonus and the experience offers good value, especially for younger children. We felt that it was a charming Christmas activity and we do recommend it to families looking for something special in London.
I do hope that group sizes are kept fairly small so it does not become overwhelming. Based on what I experienced at the preview, I personally feel that no more than ten children per group would work best. I do not know the exact numbers for regular sessions, but I am hoping that this is how it will be managed for paying customers.
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