Life at the North Pole

The Story

Come and meet the elves

Behind every letter is a village full of stories. Explore the snowy streets, visit the places where the magic happens, and meet the elves who make the North Pole feel like home.

Illustrated map of the North Pole village, showing the Workshop and its neighbouring buildings among snowy paths and trees.

Come and meet the elves

From the bustle of the Workshop to the quiet of the Story Library, everyone brings something of their own.

Pip Merryweather

Head Elf

Capable, curious and fiercely caring, Pip keeps the Workshop running and looks out for everyone in it. She has a dry sense of humour, a firm hand when mischief needs settling, and more than a little playful curiosity of her own.

Jasper

Workshop toymaker

Curious, imaginative and optimistic, Jasper takes pride in making toys while dreaming of unfamiliar places and enjoying discovery with his best friend Nellie.

Nellie

Workshop toymaker

With an observant eye for colours, patterns and finishing touches, Nellie brings resourcefulness, quiet adventure and ideas of her own to her work.

Immy

Keeper of the Story Library

Imogen Quillworth is a thoughtful, imaginative reader who wants the Library to feel welcoming to everyone. She loves following a curious reference and helping someone find just the right book, with a conscientious eye for getting the details right.

Miss Bramble

Owner of Miss Bramble’s Bakehouse

Gentle, resourceful and quietly perceptive, Mabel Bramble welcomes her neighbours with the practical kindness that helps a difficult day feel easier.

Mr. Puddlesworth

Village shopkeeper

Inquisitive, dependable and dryly funny, Wilfred Puddlesworth takes pride in his shop and in being useful to his neighbours.

Arthur

Village caretaker & handyman

A skilled, patient craftsman with a hopeful outlook, Arthur Patchwell keeps going through the occasional mishap and takes pride in a job done properly.

Lockie

Reindeer keeper

Lockie loves fresh air, friendly games and bringing people together. His patient care for the reindeer puts their comfort and wellbeing first.

Tilly

Scientist & inventor

Full of questions, ideas and enthusiasm, Tilly loves finding out how things work, valuing practical know-how and the wonder of a new discovery.

Penny

North Pole Postmaster

Meticulous and enthusiastic, Penny Postlewick treats every letter with care, helping meaningful words reach the right person and keeping their contents private.

And, of course, the reindeer

Santa’s eight reindeer make their home at the Reindeer Stables. Lockie looks after their everyday care, exercise and wellbeing, as well as their preparations for Christmas Eve.

Dasher

One of Santa’s
eight reindeer

Dancer

One of Santa’s
eight reindeer

Prancer

One of Santa’s
eight reindeer

Vixen

One of Santa’s
eight reindeer

Comet

One of Santa’s
eight reindeer

Cupid

One of Santa’s
eight reindeer

Donner

One of Santa’s
eight reindeer

Blitzen

One of Santa’s
eight reindeer