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Elf

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Elf with a festive trip to the IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre!

Elf

About Elf

Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.

Will Ferrell stars as the excitable elf who finds himself on Santa's naughty list in this 2003 Christmas comedy classic that will cheer the whole family!

You can enjoy Elf in the IMAX this Christmas as part of a package to visit the science centre, or as a standalone IMAX experience.

Festive Day Out Package
Enjoy a big festive day out with a visit to Scotland's biggest cinema screen to see Elf in 2D (celebrating its 20th anniversary). Festive Days Out* are brilliant value at just £15 per person. Your ticket includes a snack pack for your IMAX cinema visit to see Elf and entry into the Science Galleries to enjoy 100s of interactive science exhibits.

*Select the 'Festive Day Out package' option once you have selected your seats during 'Buy Tickets' process. Available on selected weekends in December. Festive Days Out packages are also available for The Polar Express 3D.

Early 'Elf' Offer
Visiting just to see Elf in the IMAX? Take advantage of our Early 'Elf' Offer and grab your £5 standalone tickets for Elf before 30 November**.

**Usual standalone prices:

Adult - £7.95
Child - £5.95
Concession - £5.95
Please note for entry into Glasgow Science Centre anyone aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

Elf is showing on 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 and 24th December.

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