A PLAYMOBIL-themed Christmas grotto ha come to intu Lakeside.

The beloved German toy maker, which has been providing children with a range of toys since 1974, will be at the shopping centre until December 24 and bringing a host of festive fun and play with its support of grottos at intu shopping centres across the UK for a second Christmas.  

The grotto, located outside in the amphitheatre (by House of Fraser) is one of six being launched this month in partnership with Playmobil at intu centres up and down the country.

Ben Leeson, marketing manager at intu Lakeside: said “We’re excited to be bringing one of the world’s best known toy manufacturers back to intu Lakeside to give all the children in Essex the chance to receive a free PLAYMOBIL gift and post a letter to Father Christmas as part of their visit to our Christmas grotto this year.”

Jamie Dickinson, marketing manager from PLAYMOBIL, said: “We are really excited to be teaming up with intu Lakeside again this year with the launch of its fantastic grotto here and at other intu centres across the country. We are looking forward to spreading some Christmas cheer to families in Essex and encouraging imaginative, creative play by children during the festive season.”

For more information about PLAYMOBIL visit playmobil.co.uk, and for more information about the grotto, visit intu.co.uk/Lakeside.