21 Feb Enjoy a day of extra fun in Lakeside this Leap Year
To celebrate leap year, intu Lakeside will be hosting a day full of fun for its visitors.
For an experience like no other, thrill seekers can truly leap into Leap Year by heading to The Quay to try the free Zip Wire, from Friday 28 February to Sunday 1 March (12pm – 6pm, weather permitting).
On 29 February, visitors can also be entertained by performances from Parkour Dancers in the Atrium (12pm – 5pm) and will have the chance to spot stilt jumping kangaroo’s, mirror men and acrobats whilst on the mall throughout the day. For the chance to win prizes, visitors can try their luck against the human fruit machine located outside House of Fraser (Level 1).
Howard Oldstein centre director at intu Lakeside said, “We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors for an extra day of fun at intu Lakeside this Leap Year. Being Essex’s biggest shopping and leisure destination, we are always looking to create exciting experiences to make our visitors smile.”
Brands at intu Lakeside will be joining the fun, with exclusive offers and hosting parties in store. Jo Malone (Level 2) will be offering British sparkling wine and treat boxes, whilst Lush (Level 1) are giving away free bath bombs to visitors who wish them a “Happy Leap Year” between 12-6pm. Pawlette will be leaping into Build-a-Bear (Level 1) for a meet and greet between 1pm – 2pm and they will have 29% off for one day only; those celebrating a Leap Year birthday they can make their own Birthday Treat Bear for just £2.29 (valid proof of birthdate needed). TFG London (Level 1) will have a 20% discount on collections from Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight and Damsel in a Dress.