Festive Film for a Fiver: Polar Express 3D

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All aboard for The Polar Express 3D this Christmas in IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre!

About Festive Film for a Fiver: Polar Express 3D

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Family festive favourite and modern classic, The Polar Express revolves around Billy who longs to believe in Santa Claus but finds it quite difficult to do so. This all changes, however, on Christmas Eve, when he embarks on a magical train journey that takes him and a group of other lucky children to the North Pole for a visit with Santa.

Snag your early bird tickets for just £5 each, available until 30th November.

N.B. These standalone tickets are for entry to the IMAX only. Please note anyone aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

The usual price of standalone tickets for our festive film is £5.95 / £7.95.

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