Let’s Go Winter Fun!

It seems we are racing through 2024 and we’re now on the home stretch to Christmas, our favorite time of the year.

Why not start the fun early with our pick of family friendly places to go, whether you’re looking for Santa specific adventures or just a great day out before the madness starts, we’ve got you covered.

West Midlands Safari Park in Worcestershire

West Midlands Safari Park is once again hosting its magical festive event, Santa Safari!

NEW for 2024 is Santa’s Enchanted Elevator – an amazing journey where the elevator comes to life to transport you up, up and away on a fantastical flight across snowy landscapes and festive scenes, before arriving at Santa’s Grotto!

Book your tickets online early to save!

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm in Warwickshire

Warm up this winter at Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm, where festive charm and tropical heat await.

Step into a vibrant, lush rainforest environment filled with beautiful butterflies and exotic plants, making it the perfect escape from the cold for all the family. Celebrate the season surrounded by nature’s beauty and experience a truly unique winter wonderland.

West Somerset Railway in Somerset

Join West Somerset Railway for a festive experience like no other!

The Panto train will have all the characteristics of a traditional pantomime, however it will all be on board a heritage steam train travelling through the Quantock Hills. With pantomime characters and lots of interaction this event is suitable for all.

For more information visit their website today.

Hatton Adventure World in Warwickshire

Step into a winter wonderland and magical family adventure at Hatton Adventure World’s Enchanted Christmas Kingdom!

Meet Father Christmas in his woodland grotto and receive a special key to unlock the secret Toy Shop, choosing a gift from a wide selection. Enjoy gingerbread decorating, reindeer food making, and send a letter to the North Pole at our postal station!

Create unforgettable memories for all the family.

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Christmas at Cantref Adventure Farm

Visit Santa in his grotto and enjoy a host of festive activities at Cantref Adventure Farm in Powys on selected dates from 23rd November to 24th December.

Illuminate at Croft Castle and Parkland

Soak up the festive atmosphere on a family outing to Illuminate at Croft Castle in Herefordshire on selected dates from 22nd November to 7th December.

Train on a snowy track at the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride 2024 at the Churnet Valley Railway

Book tickets for this magical Christmas train ride at the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire on selected dates from 16th November to 23rd December.

cartoon of santa ice skating with a reindeer watching

Chiltern View Ice Rink

Undercover ice rink, Santa visits, shows and events, VR Santa Sleigh Ride! Check out the festive fun for families in Buckinghamshire this Christmas.

Illuminate 2024 – Winter Lights at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Don't miss the winter lights display at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens near Weymouth, Dorset, on selected evenings from 22nd November to 4th January.

Father Christmas at the Farm – Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park

Explore the winter wonderland and see Father Christmas on the big red tractor at Hogshaw Farm in Buckinghamshire on selected dates from 23rd November.

Victorian Santa’s Grotto at Blaenavon Ironworks

Take the kids to visit Santa's Grotto at Blaenavon Ironworks in Torfaen on 14th, 15th, 21st or 22nd December. Perfect chance to discuss Christmas lists!

Christmas at Old Down Country Park

Festive illumination trail, Santa Fun Run, Breakfast with Santa and more! Find out what's on at Old Down in South Gloucestershire this Christmas.

Poster advertising Santa's Winter Wonderland at Stewarts Garden Centres.

Stewarts Winter Wonderland

Look forward to a magical experience at Stewarts Winter Wonderland this Christmas. Available at garden centres in Hampshire and Dorset. Book tickets online.

Visit Santa at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond

Meet Santa, receive a gift and learn more about marine life on weekends from 7th to 23rd December at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond, just 30 minutes from Glasgow.

Christmas Trail at Oxford Castle & Prison

Take the children to meet Santa and join in the Christmas activities at historic Oxford Castle on selected dates from 26th November to 23rd December.

Young child giving Santa their Christmas list.

Santa’s Grotto at Folly Farm

Meet Santa and his reindeer, try the Gingerbread Trail, enjoy the rides and more at Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire on selected dates from 9th November.

After-dark Christmas lights display on a tree.

Heligan Night Garden

Take the kids to explore the enchanting Christmas trail of lanterns and lights at The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall from 15th November to 4th January.

Santa Specials at Brecon Mountain Railway

Visit the Brecon Mountain Railway in South Wales and travel by steam train to visit Santa in his grotto. Trains run on selected dates from 23rd November.

Exbury Christmas Fair

Festive shopping, trail, steam train ride, Father Christmas, donkey rides! Go to Exbury Christmas Fair on weekends from 30th November to 8th December.

Santa at Bedwellty House & Park

Families can enjoy Santa Visits, Breakfast with Santa and Santa's Science Workshop at Bedwellty House & Park in Blaenau Gwent on selected dates in December.

The Enchanted Gardens Wonderland at Webbs Wychbold

Discover a fairytale world of twinkling lights and lanterns at Webbs Garden Centre in Worcestershire on selected dates from 15th November to 2nd January.

girl looking at dinosaur skeleton at National Museum Cardiff

Museum Sleepover: Dinos at the National Museum Cardiff

Buy tickets for dinosaur-themed sleepovers at the National Museum Cardiff in November 2024 and March 2025. Suitable for families with kids aged 6-12 years.

Santa waving to visitors by his boat at Arundel Wetland Centre in Sussex.

Sail to Santa at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre

Book your places on an elf-powered boat and sail to visit Santa at Arundel Wetland Centre in Sussex on Saturdays and Sundays from 7th to 15th December.

Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland

Take to the ice in Cardiff Castle Grounds or head to City Hall Lawns to find the funfair attractions! Available on selected dates from 14th November.

Christmas at London Transport Museum

Meet Santa and join in activities including festive storytelling and a digital family trail at London Transport Museum on selected dates this Christmas.

Christmas at Bedgebury 2024

Wrap up and explore the magical Christmas light trail through Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest in Kent on selected dates from 15th November.

Staff and visiting children having fun at SEALIFE's Christmas event.

Snowy’s Conservation Crew – Christmas at SEA LIFE Weymouth

Look forward to a special arctic adventure with Snowy at SEA LIFE Weymouth in Dorset from 30th November to 1st January and find out about the North Pole.

Children holding toasted marshmallows at Marwell Glow event.

Glow Marwell 2024

Book your tickets for Glow Marwell, a magical Christmas light trail at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire on selected dates from 29th November to 30th December.

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The Georgian Christmas Trail at Berrington Hall

Find the items needed for the perfect Georgian Christmas as you follow the trail at Berrington Hall in Herefordshire on selected dates from 15th November.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Vale of Rheidol Railway

Buy your tickets for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ train ride leaving Aberystwyth in Ceredigion on selected dates from 30th November to 24th December.

Christmas at Chepstow Castle

Check out the family events at Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire this Christmas. Seasonal crafts, storytelling, reindeer trail and more on selected dates.

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Meet Santa at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

Santa will be waiting to meet families in the Heron's Wing Hide at Llanelli Wetland Centre in Carmarthenshire on weekends from 30th November.

Christmas at Bocketts Farm

Families can look forward to a magical Christmas experience at Bocketts Farm in Surrey on selected dates from 21st November to 24th December.

Winter Ice Rink at Tropicana

Plan an outing to Icescape Tropicana, the huge undercover winter ice rink in Weston-super-Mare until 5th January. Special sessions include Santa Skate.

Father Christmas at Hatton Adventure World in Warwickshire.

Enchanted Christmas Kingdom at Hatton Adventure World

Meet Santa during your festive day out at Hatton Adventure World's Enchanted Christmas Kingdom in Warwickshire on selected dates from 30th November.

Shaun the Sheep ‘Find the Flock’ at Bristol Zoo Project

Explore the family art trail around Bristol Zoo Project this Christmas and discover 12 'ewe-nique' sculptures! Available 9th November to 12th January 2025.

Illuminate: Christmas Lights Trail at Hestercombe

Take the whole family to enjoy the colourful winter lights trail at Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset on selected dates from 21st November to 30th December.

Breakfast or Supper with Father Christmas at Erddig

How about tucking into breakfast or supper with Father Christmas at Erddig in Wrexham? Available on selected dates from 30th November to 23rd December.

Santa Hunts at the Black Country Living Museum

Join a fun-filled hunt for Santa around the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands, on selected dates from 23rd November to 24th December.

Santa at Winchester Science Centre in Hampshire.

Cosmic Christmas at Winchester Science Centre

Blast off for a festive space adventure, meet Santa and receive an early Christmas gift at Winchester Science Centre on selected dates until 23rd December.

Christmas tree illuminated against the night sky.

RHS Glow 2024 at Rosemoor

Book your tickets early for this festive display of lights and sound at RHS Garden Rosemoor in Great Torrington, Devon, from 15th November to 28th December.

Santa’s Grotto and Evening Light Trail at Cogges

Visit Santa's Grotto at Cogges in Oxfordshire on selected dates from 6th to 23rd December. A festive light trail adds extra magic to visits after dusk.

’50 things to do…’ at Dyffryn Gardens

Create wild art, cook on a campfire, learn about trees and more at Dyffryn Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan on Tuesdays and Sundays in October and November.

Colourful fireworks exploding in the dark sky.

Festival Fusion – Science Show at Techniquest

Discover the science behind celebrations in autumn. This exciting live science show at Techniquest in Cardiff runs on selected dates until 24th November.

Santa sitting on a wooden chair in his grotto.

Visit Santa: Vintage Sleigh Ride Experience at Coventry Transport Museum

Board a vintage sleigh to visit Santa in his festive grotto at Coventry Transport Museum on selected dates from 22nd November until 23rd December.

Christmas at Warwick Castle

Christmas light trail, outdoor ice rink and stories with Santa at Warwick Castle in the West Midlands on selected dates from 23rd November to 5th January.

Meet Santa at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

For a special Christmas treat, enjoy a magical breakfast or supper with Santa at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm in Wiltshire on selected dates this December.

Windsor Great Park Illuminated

See the woodland and water of Windsor Great Park brought to life by a magical light trail from 15th November to 4th January. A festive treat in Berkshire.

Christmas Illuminations Trail at Wimpole Estate

Discover neon trees, huge flowers and more on the Christmas Illuminations Trail at Wimpole in Cambridgeshire on selected dates from 22nd November.

A Winter Adventure at JORVIK Viking Centre

Step into the icy world of the Vikings and learn how they braved the cold at JORVIK Viking Centre in York from 11th November 2024 to 23rd February 2025.

Wildlife Explorer Backpacks at RSPB Ham Wall

Hire a Wildlife Explorer Backpack for children and then spend a day out having fun at RSPB Ham Wall near Glastonbury in Somerset until 23rd November 2024.

A child with three snowmen at BeWILDerwood's Christmas event.

Sparkly Light & Panto Trail at BeWILDerwood Norfolk

Follow the light trail, meet Father Christmas and enjoy a mini panto at BeWILDerwood in Norfolk on selected dates from 30th November to 23rd December.

The Santa Experience at Park Hall Countryside Experience

Festive day out in Shropshire on selected dates from 30th November. Santa's Grotto, Christmas Show, animals, play areas, tractor rides, soft play and more.

Victorian Christmas Weekend at SS Great Britain

Meet a variety of characters, play Victorian party games, enjoy the snow and more! Visit SS Great Britain in Bristol on 7th or 8th December.

Christmas at Colchester Zoo

Santa Experience, Enchanted Trail of Light and festive daytime activities at Colchester Zoo in Essex on selected dates from 23rd November to 30th December.

Christmas Spectacular 2024 at Sundown Adventureland

Enjoy the beautiful 'Night before Christmas' ride and meet Santa on a magical visit to Sundown Adventureland in Nottinghamshire on dates from 16th November.

Christmas Event at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Meet Santa on a steam train ride at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre and watch mini pantomime 'Jack and the Beanstalk' on selected dates from 30th November.

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Luminate Wales at Margam Country Park

Wrap up and take the children to enjoy this spectacular winter light trail at Margam Country Park in South Wales from 21st November to 31st December.

Luminate Sandringham Winter Light Trail

The winter light trail at Sandringham in Norfolk is back for 2024, offering a magical festive experience for all ages from 21st November to 24th December.

Child ice skating with a penguin skate aid.

The Christmas Destination @ Lakeside Shopping Centre

Fully covered Christmas ice rink, funfair rides and tempting food and drink at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Grays, Essex, from 15th November to 5th January.

Santa Boat Trip with the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust

Join Santa for an hour-long boat trip from Hungerford Wharf on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Berkshire this December. All children will receive a present.

Tower Grotto at Zip World Tower, South Wales

Meet Santa in his magical Christmas grotto at Zip World Tower in South Wales, receive a gift and decorate a bauble from 30th November to 24th December.

Swansea Waterfront Winterland

Plan a day out at Swansea Waterfront Winterland in South Wales from 15th November to 4th January and enjoy the ice rink and family fun fair attractions.

Light installations in the shape of Christmas trees.

Christmas at Waddesdon

Discover a festive wonderland at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire this Christmas. Highlights include an outdoor light trail and indoor displays.

Santa Trains at the Severn Valley Railway

Enjoy a magical steam train journey at the Severn Valley Railway this Christmas! The choice includes Santa Trains and the Enchanted Express. Book early.

Christmas at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park

Ice rink, lights trail, shows, Santa, gingerbread decorating and more! Plan a fun family visit to Avon Valley in Somerset this Christmas.

Santa Boat Trips at Dudley Canal & Caverns

Surprise the family with tickets for a Santa Boat Trip at Dudley Canal & Caverns in the West Midlands on selected dates from 1st to 23rd December.

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Christmas Bricktacular at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham

Christmas scavenger hunt, LEGO® Santa, build and play, 4D cinema experience and more! Magical day out in Birmingham from 30th November to 24th December.

Storytime with Father Christmas at Stourhead

Join in festive activities and listen to a story with Father Christmas at Stourhead in Wiltshire on selected dates from 30th November to 23rd December.

Snowy’s Conservation Crew – Christmas at SEA LIFE Birmingham

Enjoy an arctic adventure with Snowy at SEA LIFE Birmingham from 30th November to 24th December and learn more about animals living at the North Pole.

Christmas at All Things Wild

Visit All Things Wild in Worcestershire for a 'Twinkle Town Day Time Christmas Experience' or a 'Santa and Soft Play Evening' on selected dates in December.

Illuminated Garden Trail at Helmingham Hall Gardens

Walk into a wonderland of light, colour and sound at Helmingham Hall Gardens in Suffolk. This illuminated trail is open from 15th November to 18th December.

Meet Santa at Sacrewell

Enrol in the Elf Academy, help save Christmas, meet Santa and enjoy all the usual farm activities at Sacrewell in Cambridgeshire from 21st to 24th December.

Christmas Festive Fun at Easton Farm Park

Check out the festive activities at Easton Farm Park in Suffolk on selected dates from 30th November. Meet Father Christmas and join in the fun.

Christmas at Pennywell

North Pole check-in, live nativity scene, Father Christmas and more! Enjoy a magical experience at Pennywell in Devon on selected dates from 22nd November.

SKATE Cambridge

Lace up your skates and enjoy skating on the outdoor ice rink in Cambridge from 14th November to 5th January. Then enjoy the views from The Big Wheel.

Santa and elf in an underwater tunnel at SEA LIFE.

Santa’s Grotto at SEA LIFE Birmingham

Meet Santa and his Elves during an underwater fish-massy adventure at SEA LIFE Birmingham on selected dates from 30th November to 24th December.

Multi-coloured lights on trees at night.

Land of Lights at Gulliver’s Milton Keynes

Myths and legends come to life on this mile-long trail of lanterns and lights near Milton Keynes. On selected dates from 1st November to 22nd February 2025.

Christmas at Bute Park

Follow the award-winning winter light trail through Bute Park in Cardiff on selected evenings from 22nd November to 31st December. Perfect Christmas treat!

Windsor On Ice

Get your skates on and take the kids to enjoy the covered ice rink and other festive attractions in Windsor from 15th November to 5th January.

Zipmas at Llechwedd

Journey deep underground to meet Santa on selected dates from 22nd November until 24th December in North Wales. Decorate your own slate bauble afterwards.

Father Christmas at Godstone Farm

Visit Father Christmas at Godstone Farm in Surrey on selected dates from 23rd November and enjoy a magical festive experience including an interactive show.

A family enjoying an event at the Roman Baths in Somerset.

Solve the Medusa Mystery at the Roman Baths

Follow this exciting time-travelling trail on a day out at the Roman Baths in Somerset this autumn. Trail available from 14th September to 1st December.

Santa Cruise with the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust

Treat the family to a cruise with Santa on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Wiltshire this Christmas. Santa Cruises run on selected dates from 14th December.

Father Christmas at West Midland Safari Park

Santa Safari at the West Midlands Safari Park

Combine a four-mile self-drive safari with a visit to Santa and other festive activities on selected dates from 22nd November in Worcestershire.

Sparkly Light & Panto Trail at BeWILDerwood Cheshire

Meet Father Christmas, enjoy a mini panto and follow the light trail at BeWILDerwood in Cheshire on selected dates from 30th November to 23rd December.

Christmas at Reindeer Lodge, Mold

Look forward to a magical walk-thru Christmas adventure for all ages at Reindeer Lodge in Flintshire on selected dates from 22nd November to 24th December.

Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle

Enjoy a stunning light trail through the lovely grounds of Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire on selected evenings from 22nd November to 30th December.

Santa’s Winter Wonderland at the SnowDome

Enjoy a Christmas adventure in Staffordshire! Real snow, play trail, Santa's Christmas Village and stage show on selected dates until 5th January 2025.

Christmas at the National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Follow winding passageways and pass enormous caverns to meet Santa in his magical underground world in Mid Wales on selected dates from 30th November.

Christmas Winter Wonderland at Ralph Court Gardens

Enjoy the snow flurries, winter lights, storytelling and more at Ralph Court Gardens in Herefordshire on selected dates from 15th November to 5th January.

Stargazers outside the Planetarium at Winchester Science Centre.

Night Sky Live at Winchester Science Centre

Learn more about the stars and planets with Night Sky Live at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium in Hampshire on selected dates over the winter.

Winter Wonderland Stoke-on-Trent

Festive family fun in Stoke-on-Trent with an undercover real-ice rink, funfair rides and Santa's Grotto on selected dates from 22nd November to 5th January.

Christmas presents wrapped in red paper under a Christmas tree.

Santa Specials at Talyllyn Railway

Board a Santa Special steam train at Tywyn Wharf in North Wales from 21st to 24th December and enjoy a magical journey to Santa's Grotto at Plas Nadolig.

Poster for East Lancashire's Santa Specials at Christmas.

Santa Specials at East Lancashire Railway

Surprise the family with a magical festive adventure aboard a Santa Special steam train at the East Lancashire Railway on selected dates from 23rd November.

Families walking around the illuminated trail at Wellington Country Park near Reading.

Wellington Illuminova at Wellington Country Park

Book tickets early for this magical Christmas light trail at Wellington Country Park near Reading on selected dates from 22nd November to 23rd December.

Santa holding a present by a Christmas tree.

Santa Express at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

Journey by steam train from Cheltenham to the 'North Pole' and receive a gift from Santa. Trains run on selected dates from 23rd November to 23rd December.

The Royal Mint Christmas Experience

Strike your own festive coin, meet Santa in his cosy Christmas grotto and more at The Royal Mint in South Wales from 23rd November to 23rd December.

Winter Wonderland Reading

Festive fun with Santa's Grotto, ice skating on the covered Christmas ice rink and fairground rides on selected dates from 9th November to 5th January.

Christmas at Blenheim Palace and The Great Skate

Follow the light trail, discover Neverland® in the Palace and skate on the outdoor rink on a day out at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire this Christmas.

Poster for festive events including Santa's Grotto at Eureka in Halifax, West Yorkshire.

Christmas at Eureka!

Visit Santa in his grotto and enjoy crafts, a snowman trail, storytimes and other activities at Eureka! in Halifax on selected dates this Christmas.

Farmer Christmas at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park

Choose between Daytime and Twilight Experiences and enjoy a visit to Farmer Christmas at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park in Dorset on selected dates in December.

Roves Farm Christmas Experience

Christmas fun near Swindon on selected dates from 30th November. Santa's Grotto, reindeer food making, activity trail, Elf Show, animals, play and more.

Willen On Ice

Book tickets for Willen On Ice in Milton Keynes and take the family ice skating this Christmas! The ice rink is open from 7th November to 5th January.

Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester

Check out the festive-themed activities at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester this Christmas. On selected dates from 23rd November to 30th December.

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Clwb Crefft for Children at the National Wool Museum

Children can get hands on with a variety of craft activities at the National Wool Museum in Carmarthenshire on selected dates until 7th December 2024.

Winter Wonderland at Conkers

Plan a magical family visit to Conkers in the National Forest on selected dates this Christmas. Highlights include Santa's Woodland Grotto.

A Magical Christmas at the Silver Mountain Experience

Explore the Elves' Workshop, receive a present from Santa, decorate cookies, follow trails and more in Ceredigion on selected dates this Christmas.

Meet Father Christmas at St Fagans National Museum of History

Take the kids to meet Father Christmas and join in a variety of festive activities at St Fagans near Cardiff on selected dates from 30th November.

Follies Safari at Hawkstone Follies

Travel by Land Rover to reach Santa's magical grotto within a network of caves in Shropshire. Safaris run on selected dates from 29th November.

Santa waving by a train at the Bodmin and Wenford Railway in Cornwall.

Santa by Steam at Bodmin Railway

Book your tickets early for a delightful journey with Santa and his elves aboard a heritage steam train at Bodmin Railway in Cornwall this Christmas.

Santa with a young visitor at the West Somerset Railway.

Santa Express at the West Somerset Railway

How about a trip on a magical Santa Express at the West Somerset Railway this Christmas? Festive trains run on selected dates from 1st December.

Santa Specials at the Avon Valley Railway

Enjoy a festive trip on one of the Santa Specials at the Avon Valley Railway near Bristol on selected dates from 23rd November to 24th December.

How Does It Work? at the History of Science Museum

Take the kids to get hands on with scientific instruments at the History of Science Museum in Oxford on selected dates until 24th November. Entry is free.

Winter Wonderland Norwich

Ice rink, fairground rides, Santa's Grotto, fireworks, Christmas tree maze and more! Find out what's on at Winter Wonderland Norwich this Christmas.

Museum Little Mice at the National Waterfront Museum

Free monthly sessions for under fives at the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea. Expect craft, songs and storytime with a different theme each month.

Outdoor Ice Rink at Gloucester Quays

Skate on the outdoor rink at Gloucester Quays from 23rd November to 5th January. Also, Christmas Markets at weekends from 2nd November to 15th December.

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Christmas at Carew Castle

Enjoy the Christmas lights as evening falls at Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire or visit the daytime Santa's Grotto on selected dates from 29th November.

Christmas at Alderford 2024

Ice skating on the undercover real ice rink and Santa's Island Experience! Plan a day out at Alderford in Shropshire on selected dates this Christmas.

The Very Hungry Polar Bear – Christmas at Clearwell Caves

Meet Father Christmas and see the tale of 'The Very Hungry Polar Bear' unfold at Clearwell Caves in the Forest of Dean on selected dates from 30th November.

Ice Skate Birmingham

Join in the fun at Birmingham's undercover Christmas ice rink from 1st November until 5th January. Afterwards, enjoy the great views from the big wheel!

The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink

Get your skates on and take the family to enjoy the outdoor Royal Pavilion Ice Rink in Brighton, Sussex, from 26th October 2024 to 5th January 2025.

Yellow lights on fir trees against the night sky.

Winter Light Trail at Trentham Gardens

Discover festive surprises around every corner as you follow the trail of winter lights around Trentham Gardens near Stoke-on-Trent this Christmas.

The Gateway Ice Rink

Take the family ice skating at The Gateway Ice Rink near Cirencester in Gloucestershire from 22nd November to 5th January. Perfect Christmas family treat!

Bath on Ice

Join in the festive fun at Bath on Ice with ice skating, glow-in-the-dark adventure golf and seasonal refreshments from 15th November until 5th January.

Giant singing Christmas tree at Longleat in Wiltshire.

The Festival of Light at Longleat

Lantern trail, Santa Train, Drive Through Safari and more! Enjoy the Festival of Light at Longleat on selected dates from 9th November to 5th January.

Christmas Light Trail at Pembrey Country Park

Follow the Christmas light trail for free, meet Father Christmas, toboggan by night and more in Carmarthenshire on selected dates this December.

Skaters on the ice rink at Winter Glow in Worcestershire.

Winter Glow Christmas Event

Visit Winter Glow Christmas event in Worcestershire on selected dates from 22nd November. Enjoy a light trail, ice rink, Santa experience and crazy golf.

North Pole Adventure at the National Forest Adventure Farm

Look forward to a magical, activity-filled journey to see Father Christmas in Staffordshire on selected dates from 23rd November to 24th December.

Santa Specials at Llangollen Railway

All aboard a Santa Special steam train in North Wales this Christmas! Every child will receive a present. Book early as tickets usually sell out.

Skate Letchworth

Wrap up warm and enjoy skating on real ice at Letchworth Lido's undercover ice rink in North Hertfordshire from 23rd November 2024 to 12th January 2025.

Christmas on the Farm – Cotswold Farm Park

Visit Father Christmas and follow the Enchanted Light Trail at the Cotswold Farm Park in Gloucestershire on dates from 22nd November.

Family watching a tiger at Hertfordshire Zoo.

Christmas at Hertfordshire Zoo

Enjoy a Christmas wonderland at Hertfordshire Zoo on selected dates from 30th November to 24th December. Santa's Grotto, festive treats, Christmas lights!

Ice Skating at the Eden Project

The undercover ice rink is back at the Eden Project near St Austell in Cornwall this winter. Join in the fun from 22nd November 2024 to 23rd February 2025.

Christmas Wonderland at Drayton Manor

Thomas Land rides, Christmas grotto and Festive Light Train! Find out what's on at Drayton Manor in Staffordshire this Christmas and join in the fun.

Winter Wonderland at Wookey Hole

Explore the caves lit by fairy lights, meet Santa and watch the Christmas circus show! Visit Wookey Hole in Somerset on selected dates from 23rd November.

Christmas Village & Magical Light Trail at Manorafon Farm Park

Meet Santa Claus, choose a Christmas gift and follow the enchanting light trail at Manorafon Farm Park in Conwy on selected dates from 6th to 23rd December.

Find Santa’s Reindeer Trail at Waterperry Gardens

Visit Waterperry Gardens near Oxford this Christmas and help Rudolph find his lost friends. The trail is available from 23rd November to 24th December.

Sail with Santa on Bristol Ferry Boats

Enjoy a festive boat trip in Bristol and 'Sail with Santa' this Christmas. Trips run on selected dates in December. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Christmas at Kent Life

Enjoy a magical Christmas experience at Kent Life near Maidstone on selected dates from 30th November to 24th December. Santa, live show, animals and more.

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Christmas Festivities

It's nearly the holiday season! We have found some magical family friendly places to go and christmassy activities to be had! We hope you have a wonderful time.