Loading...

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2023: Year of the Rabbit

Participate in the colourful traditions of Chinese New Year in the 15 day celebration from Sunday 22nd January until the Lantern Festival on Sunday 5th February!

Celebrate the year of the rabbit at the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar and solar Chinese calendar. Read below to find inspiration for a family day out…

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at MAST in Hampshire

Take the family along to MAST Mayflower Studios where everyone will be celebrating the Chinese New Year 2023.

See the traditional lion dance, Chinese martial arts, Chinese dance and street dance performances, as well as authentic Chinese music and traditional songs.

Visit the website below for all the details and to book your tickets.


Chinese New Year 2023 in Manchester

The UK’s brightest celebrations will take place in Manchester as the Year of the Rabbit is welcomed in. As the dark streets light up, Manchester’s famous red lanterns, a glittering golden dragon, live performances and the legendary Dragon Parade will entertain the crowds.


Chinese New Year of the Rabbit at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

Join in the celebrations welcoming the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent. Look forward to enjoying traditional music and dance including Lion, Dragon and Unicorn dance performances. Additional activities will include Chinese craft workshops, acrobatics, firecrackers and more. A fun day out for families!

Please see the website of Stoke Museums to confirm details before travelling.


audience watching

Lunar New Year at The Museum of East Asian Art

The Museum of East Asian Art in Bath is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit from 21st until 28th January. Plan a family day out and join in a variety of craft workshops for both families and adults, follow trails around the Museum and sample some seasonal snacks.

Please see The Museum of East Asian Art’s website for the programme of activities with dates, times and other details in the run-up to the event.

Explore astronomy further…

starry sky

Dark Skies Festival 2023 at the South Downs Centre

The South Downs is a wonderful place to take part in some fascinating stargazing.

Dress up warmly and take the family to one of the many places to stargaze, such as Devil’s Dyke, Birling Gap, Ditchling Beacon, Old Winchester Hill and more. See the map on their website. These are known to be the darkest skies in the South East.

For the latest information on activities and plans for 2023 please visit their website below.


stars

Star Gazing in the Lake District

Check the dates for low moonlight nights and plan a trip into the darker areas of the Lake District with your budding astrologist. Top places to go star gazing are Ennerdale, Wasdale, Grizedale Forest, Borrowdale and Langdale.

Plan your trip, let someone know where you are going, wear extra warm layers, strong boots and take hot drinks with you.

Family days out under the stars

Stargazing for Beginners at RSPB Titchwell Marsh

Stargazing is a magical way to connect with nature, and there is nothing nicer than spending an evening discovering how to spot stars!

RSPB Titchwell Marsh has become a Dark Skies Discovery Site, which means they have ultra dark skies that make it the perfect location to do a bit of stargazing.

Book your tickets for an exciting evening, held from 6pm to 8.30pm.

Visit RSPB Titchwell Marsh’s website for further details and to book your tickets.


Stay updated with Let’s Go with the Children’s social media!

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram 


Sign up to our e-newsletters now to receive the latest information from our attractions, events, vouchers and competitions!

Signup