The Arctic Experience Brings Snowy Adventures to Xscape Milton Keynes 🐻‍❄️

Wrap up warm (or don’t — it’s toasty inside) because a brand-new winter adventure has arrived in Milton Keynes City Centre!

The Arctic Experience has officially opened at Xscape, transforming the venue into a magical trail across both poles packed with sensory fun, immersive tech, and hands-on activities perfect for curious explorers aged 5–10 — and the grown-ups who inevitably get stuck into the crafts too.

This winter, visitors can journey “beyond imagination,” with every step revealing something new: glowing Northern Lights art, VR expeditions across icy tundras, interactive wildlife walls, and even a peaceful Base Camp tent for little adventurers who prefer a gentle start.

Your expedition begins at the Gift Shop, where you’ll pick up your Stamp Card — fill all 8 stations and you’ll earn a special gift at the end of your journey. Time slots run every 20 minutes from 10am to 6pm, and each guided adventure lasts around an hour.

Here’s a peek at what’s waiting inside:

❄️ Base Camp

A calm sensory tent to settle in, plus a modern explorer set-up showing what real polar missions look like today.

🌌 Northern Lights Art & Origami Studio

Create your own Aurora masterpiece and fold Arctic and Antarctic animals to take home.

📚 Discovery Cove

Match animals to their poles, relive heroic British expeditions, and learn about life at the extremes.

🧭 VR Explorer Zone

Step inside an Antarctic hut or glide across the Arctic in breathtaking virtual reality.

⛷️ Winter Sports Gaming Den

Try your hand at digital skiing and snowboarding — no bruises included.

🐾 Hands-On Sensory Zone

Touch, explore, and learn all about polar creatures in this tactile station.

🦭 Augmented Reality Wildlife Wall

Watch Arctic foxes, penguins, seals, and more leap into life through AR magic.

🎥 Immersive 360° Polar Cinema

A sweeping cinematic journey through glaciers, oceans, and frozen landscapes. Be sure to “waddle” in 15 minutes before your hour ends — these penguin-paced screenings run on strict Arctic time!

And as if that’s not heart-warming enough, The Arctic Experience gives back.
A fantastic 20% of all public ticket sales supports The Spectrum Place, plus five grassroots charities across Milton Keynes helping local children, young people, and families. Every ticket makes a real difference.

So grab your friends, your family, or even your school group — there’s something for everyone to explore, learn, and enjoy.

Event Details

Location: Xscape, 602 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3XA
Dates: 24 November 2025 – 11 January 2026
Time slots: Every 20 minutes from 10am–6pm
Journey time: 1 hour

Don’t let your expedition melt away — collect your stamps, claim your gift, and step into a world of icy adventures.

Book now and start your journey to the poles!