Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space
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Operation Elf: Save Christmas is a festive play space at Quarry Bank, designed for younger visitors and their families. The play area has been transformed for the holiday season. Admission is required.
Our much-loved indoor play space has had a festive glow-up and is ready to welcome younger visitors and their grown-ups.
The top floor has been transformed into Elf HQ, and the elves need your little ones to help complete their Christmas tasks. Stack presents on the sleigh, test your snowball skills, and even create your very own elf CV.
Favourite activities return this season, including soft play, the swing, giant snakes and ladders, a puppet show, and a performance stage complete with costumes.
With festive crafts and games surrounded by the sparkle of Christmas, it’s an experience you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Admission charges apply. Free entry for members.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space takes place on Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at 10:30. The event runs until Sunday, 3 January 2027.
Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space is held at Quarry Bank in Manchester (Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Quarry Bank can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space
10:30until Sunday, 3 January 2027
Quarry Bank · Manchester
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Operation Elf: Save Christmas is a festive play space at Quarry Bank, designed for younger visitors and their families. The play area has been transformed for the holiday season. Admission is required.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Our much-loved indoor play space has had a festive glow-up and is ready to welcome younger visitors and their grown-ups.
The top floor has been transformed into Elf HQ, and the elves need your little ones to help complete their Christmas tasks. Stack presents on the sleigh, test your snowball skills, and even create your very own elf CV.
Favourite activities return this season, including soft play, the swing, giant snakes and ladders, a puppet show, and a performance stage complete with costumes.
With festive crafts and games surrounded by the sparkle of Christmas, it’s an experience you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Admission charges apply. Free entry for members.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Quarry Bank. Searching near Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire; check-in Wednesday, 2 December 2026.
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WhereQuarry Bank
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space?
Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space takes place on Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at 10:30. The event runs until Sunday, 3 January 2027.
Where is Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space taking place?
Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space is held at Quarry Bank in Manchester (Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire).
Is there anywhere to stay near Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Quarry Bank can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space?
Tickets for Operation Elf: Save Christmas - festive play space can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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