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Published on December 12th, 2025
•Getting out and about during the festive season can feel like a big effort, but there is a brilliant opportunity for people in the Wakefield area. A competition has launched offering one lucky group the chance to win a complete day of entertainment and food. This is not just any prize.
It is a full festive fun day out at the popular Xscape Yorkshire in Castleford, thanks to a collaboration with the Wakefield Express. For anyone hoping to enjoy a memorable December without the usual stress, this is the perfect chance. It offers a dream day for friends or family and a proper treat before Christmas arrives.

What exactly is the prize?
The lucky winner can bring three friends or family members for an action packed day out. The prize is designed for a group of four to enjoy excitement, mystery and delicious food. It is a complete package that sorts out the whole day from start to finish.
Here is a quick look at what the winner gets:
- Cinema Tickets: Four tickets to see any film at the Vue cinema inside Xscape Yorkshire.
- Escape Room Session: A thrilling escape room experience for four at The Escapologist.
- Lunch: A hearty lunch for four at Frankie and Benny’s.
It is a fantastic prize during the festive period and completely free to enter, so there is nothing to lose.
Kicking back with blockbuster cinema tickets
There is nothing quite like sinking into a cinema seat with a bucket of popcorn on a chilly December day. The first part of this prize gives the winning group that exact experience. They will receive four cinema tickets for any film showing at Vue in Xscape Yorkshire.
Whether the group wants a huge blockbuster, a family friendly animation or a gripping thriller, the choice is open. The Vue in Castleford is known for its luxury seating and brilliant picture and sound, making it feel like a real event. It is the perfect way to relax and enjoy a couple of hours away from the cold.
Putting teamwork to the test in an escape room
After the film, the adventure really begins. The prize includes a session at The Escapologist, an immersive escape room experience. For anyone who has not tried one, an escape room is a live action puzzle challenge. A team is placed inside a themed room and must work together to find clues and solve riddles before time runs out.
It is a great test of teamwork and problem solving and always brings plenty of laughs. The Escapologist offers fun and challenging scenarios to test even the sharpest groups. After making their escape, the winners can celebrate at the bar with a festive drink or hot chocolate. This part of the day guarantees shareable memories and a lot of fun.
Refuelling with a classic lunch
All the excitement is bound to make everyone hungry, which is why the prize includes lunch at Frankie and Benny’s. Known for its comforting Italian American dishes and friendly atmosphere, it is the perfect place for a post adventure meal. The group of four can tuck into anything from burgers to pasta and enjoy a relaxed moment together. It is a chance to chat, recap the escape room heroics and enjoy a good meal. This competition truly covers everything for a complete festive day out.
How to enter this brilliant competition
Entering the prize draw is simple. The Wakefield Express and Pontefract and Castleford Express are running the competition, and entrants just need to answer one question. The question is: Xscape Yorkshire is located off which junction of the M62? Once the answer is ready, people can submit their entry.
All entries must be sent by 12pm on Monday 15 December 2025. It is a quick and easy process for such an impressive prize. There are only a few days to get entries in.
The important information and conditions
As with any competition, there are a few rules. The promoter, Landsec, has set out the following:
All entrants must be 18 or over and live in the UK.
Only one entry per person is allowed.
The competition is open from Thursday 11 December to Monday 15 December.
The winner will be chosen and notified by 12pm on Tuesday 16 December.
The winner must respond within 48 hours or the prize will go to someone else.
The prize cannot be exchanged for cash.
The winner must collect the prize from Xscape Yorkshire.
The prize must be redeemed by 31 December 2025.
All personal information will be handled according to data protection laws.
Landsec and Xscape Yorkshire have put these rules in place to ensure fairness for everyone. For someone in the Wakefield area, this is a brilliant chance to enjoy a festive day out without spending a penny.

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