Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Launches Alternative Christmas Grotto

London, (Dec. 1, 2008) – This Christmas, London’s newest attraction – Ripley’s Believe It or Not!  - the global authority on the weird, strange and bizarre is hosting the only grotto in town with a watershed and family entertainment throughout the month of December including Christmas Day & Boxing Day.

London’s newest and strangest attraction offers a Christmas Grotto for Adults and Festive Family Fun this December – Including Xmas Day & Boxing Day

The perfect destination for post work entertainment and a great antidote to scrooge bosses and axed Christmas parties, Ripley’s watershed grotto is open from 10-11pm every Thursday night in December. Grown-ups are invited to sit on the knee of Ripley’s very own sexy Santa and tell him what they really want for Christmas or pose for a picture with the sauciest girl elves in town.  And just like visiting Santa as a child you won’t go home empty handed as you get to delve into Santa’s sack to choose yourself a surprise present. 

For families who have overdosed on the in-laws, are bored of television repeats or sick of sitting around eating left-overs. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! at 1 Piccadilly Circus offers festive fun and entertainment that everyone will enjoy. Every Saturday in December and every day between Christmas and New Year visitors will be treated to live festive performances from the human present, man-in-a gift box Maynard Flip Flap, a contortionist Father Christmas,  a trio of Miming elves and a 12 ft inflatable Santa.  

Little ones and big kids alike will marvel at the unbelievable acts and enjoy the weird and wonderful Christmas atmosphere created within Ripley’s Believe It or Not!  From Robert Wadlow the World’s tallest man dressed as the World’s tallest Father Christmas, the famous carol singing Sprats, incredible Xmas facts and shrunken-head baubles on an upside down tree, Ripley’s is the best attraction in London for families looking for something different over the holidays.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not!  Museum offers a unique mixture of entertainment, education and fun for the entire family – appealing to anyone with a basic sense of curiosity.  Guests of all ages will appreciate the 800-plus authentic, original and unbelievable exhibits. 

From a two-headed calf to a 3,000 pound piece of the Berlin Wall, a Swarovski-Covered Crystal Mini Cooper worth £500,000 and three unbelievable human shrunken heads from Ecuador, the new attraction features exhibits so bizarre it will leave visitors wondering if something so outlandish could really be true.

For more information on London’s Ripley’s Believe It or Not!  and Christmas opening hours please visit www.ripleyslondon.com

Notes to editor:

*Every Thursday in December except Thursday 4^th December

Contact:

Nicola Keller/Joanne Shepherd
GolinHarris
0870 990 5453
ripleyspr@golinharris.com

About Ripley Entertainment Inc.

Ripley Entertainment Inc. (www.ripleys.com) is a leading global attractions company with annual attendance of more than 13 million. In addition to its 65-plus attractions, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the globally syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in 42 countries.

About London Bridge Entertainment Partners LLP

London Bridge Entertainment Partners LLP is a franchisee of Ripley Entertainment Inc. formed to develop and operate the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! ® Museum in London.  London Bridge Entertainment Partners LLP is controlled by London Bridge Entertainment Group LLC, an investment vehicle established for the purpose of making investments in entertainment properties worldwide.