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Travel through time and make history this Summer at the Merrion Centre
Thu 23 May, 2019
On Saturday 13th July the Merrion Centre, Leeds longest standing shopping centre, will launch a unique shopping centre family attraction- ‘Professor Humboldt’s Chamber of Time’ Museum.
Operated by Bifrost Entertainment, Chamber of Time’ delivers a unique and exciting experience for all the family.
Suitable for ages 6+ and adults alike, the 45 minute, immersive experience whisks visitors through 5,000 years of British history, from the mythical origins of Stonehenge through to the tournaments of the Tudor dynasty.
Professional actors and state of the art special effects will catapult you into the past where you will be able to experience history first hand.
The ‘Chamber of Time’ will create 15 new jobs and opens its doors to the public on Saturday 13th July 2019, running throughout the school summer holidays until 1st September 2019
Liam Turford, Operations Director, Bifrost Entertainment said: “We’re delighted to work in partnership with the Merrion Centre to bring to life our unique ‘Chamber of Time’ attraction in Leeds city centre. A well-established vibrant shopping centre and thriving entertainment and leisure destination, its central location in the heart of the Arena Quarter district gives prime access to local arena goers, residents, students, families and shoppers alike.
We’re well on our way to establishing our live actor line up and beginning work on transforming the space into the most exciting periods of history!
We can’t wait to open the doors of Professor Humboldt’s ‘Chamber of Time’ to the people of Leeds in July – an unforgettable experience that can be enjoyed and loved by all throughout Summer 2019!
James Broughton, Head of Marketing and PR for Town Centre Securities, owners of the Merrion Centre said:
“We’re extremely excited to ‘make history’ in the heart of Leeds bringing to life the first ever immersive visitors’ attraction in the Merrion Centre. We know that families are always on the lookout for different activities to keep their children entertained across the long summer holidays; ‘Chamber of Time’ provides a unique experience, transporting visitors throughout history with entertainment and education as well as fun for all the family!
The team are extremely excited to be working in partnership with Bifrost entertainment to transform the space on our main mall and we look forward to welcoming lots of trainee time travelers when we officially open the doors on 13th July!”
The ‘Chamber of Time’ Museum opens on Saturday 13th July. Tickets go on sale from Thursday 23rd May, prices start from £7.20 per child and £8.50 per adult with package deals and concessions available from chamberoftime.co.uk