The Great Christmas Build Off

Get festive in the world of Minecraft Education this Christmas at W5 LIFE!

8+ years
£10 per child.
W5 LIFE
10am-12pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm
12th Dec 2026 - 19th Dec 2026
Seasonal Event

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Minecraft Meets Christmas

Looking for a fun, creative activity to keep your little Minecraft fan entertained this Christmas?

Let them unleash their imagination with Minecraft Education as they design their own Christmas-themed worlds, tackle festive building challenges and compete against other players to see who can build their way to victory!

From snowy wonderlands and magical Christmas villages to imaginative festive creations, they’ll have the chance to create, problem-solve and put their Minecraft skills to the test in a fun and friendly challenge.

Whether they’re a Minecraft pro or simply love getting creative, The Great Christmas Build Off is the perfect opportunity to try something different, meet other young players and have some festive fun along the way.

Will your child be crowned the fastest crafter of them all?

These sessions are suitable for ages 8+.
Spaces are limited to a maximum of 16 participants.

Dates and Times

Need a few hours to tackle your Christmas shopping without little eyes spotting every present? Or perhaps you’d simply like to grab a coffee, enjoy some quiet time or catch up with a friend while they get stuck into some festive Minecraft fun?

With The Great Christmas Build Off, young people can be dropped off at W5 LIFE for a two-hour session, giving you a little breathing space while they build, create and compete.

Running on two dates at W5 LIFE, with two sessions happening each day, including:

Saturday 12 December

Session 1:

Drop-off: 9:45am
Activities running from: 10am-12pm

Session 2

Drop-off: 1:15pm
Activities running from: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Saturday 19 December

Session 1

Drop-off: 9:45am
Activities running from: 10am-12pm

Session 2

Drop-off: 1:15pm
Activities running from: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Participants must be collected promptly at the end of their session at 12pm or 3:30pm.

W5 LIFE is located in The O2 Belfast, facing the main entrance to W5.

Tickets

Two hours of festive fun for your whizz kid.

Tickets are £10 per child.

Please note: The content is repeated in each session, so please only book one session.

FAQs

What age is the session suitable for?

The Great Christmas Build-Off is suitable for children aged 8+. We operate a strict age policy.

Do I have to stay with my child?

You do not have to stay with your child. You can leave them with our trained staff and spend a few hours catching up on Christmas shopping, grabbing a coffee or simply relaxing.

Children must be collected promptly at the end of their session at 12pm or 3:30pm.

How much is the session?

The session is £10 per child.

I can no longer attend, can I get a refund?

If you cancel your attendance more than 7 days before the event, we can refund you. Unfortunately, any cancellation made less than 7 days before the event cannot be refunded.

Is there access to parking?

15 minutes free parking is available at the start and end of each session, to allow you to park and drop off/pick up your child.

Does the session include access to W5?

Your session does not include access to W5. This must be booked separately.

Can my child leave unaccompanied?

Due to our child protection policy only children who are aged 13 or older may leave unaccompanied. You must sign a permission form to allow this. All children under 13 must be collected by an adult.