A whole new experience has opened up in Milton Keynes – in the form of the frozen Arctic.

People need travel no further than the city centre to step into the frozen North and encounters polar bears, penguins and ice caps.

And the price? £10 for adults, £15 for children and £45 for a family ticket.

The chance to experience a world of winter wonder comes as part of a new VR and AR (virtual reality and augmented reality) Arctic Adventure Experience hosted at Xscape in time for Christmas.

The Arctic Experience has come to Milton Keynes city centre

placeholder image — The Arctic Experience has come to Milton Keynes city centre

Created in partnership with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the Antarctic Heritage Trust, this idea comes from The Spectrum Place and blends festive fun with discovery and immersive exploration.

The all-new experience opened this week and will ru until January 11.Its aim is bring the frozen North to life like never before, allowing people to journey beyond the snowline to the Arctic Base Camp and discover a festive, sensory-friendly space where adventure meets imagination.

There will be a chance to ‘meet’ Arctic wildlife and travel through icy landscapes through VR and AR and, thanks to an Immersive Cinema Zone, be surrounded by the sights and sounds of Antarctica.

People can even try their hand at Inuit arts and crafts and there will be sensory safe spaces and calm areas for those who need them.

For more information and to book, visit https://shorturl.at/XUZOm. 20% of all ticket sales go directly to supporting The Spectrum Place charity, which supports SEND and neurodiverse families.