Christmas and New Year activities

When you have kids, Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year.

Their excitement is infectious and it’s impossible not to get caught up in the mood.

If you’re looking for Christmas and New Year activities in your area, our comprehensive guide will help you find exactly what you’re searching for.

From winter wonderland events to Santa’s grottos, and outdoor ice rinks to festive film screenings, you’ll find brilliant events for children of every age and stage in our directory.

Want to know when your local Christmas lights will be switched on? Find out in our listings.

We’ve also got great ideas for places to celebrate New Year with the kids, from family-friendly parties to fireworks displays, so you can see the year out in style.

Happy holidays!

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Dyffryn Gardens, National Trust, Cardiff

Cardiff

Dyffryn is a restoration Edwardian Garden on the outskirts of Cardiff. Discover sweeping vistas, garden rooms, an arboretum, a glass house, and natural log stack play areas...

Royal Museums Greenwich, London

London

Royal Museums Greenwich comprises four sites: the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the Queen's House and Cutty Sark. Together these constitute one...

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond

Richmond

Kew Gardens contain the finest plant collections in the world. Also in the grounds are Kew Palace and Queen Charlotte's cottage. Kew is a lovely place to take the k...

WWT London Wetland Centre, London

London

WWT London Wetland Centre brings the countryside to London. Although close to the heart of the capital it is a haven of tranquility for both wildlife and people. Locate...

Monkey Music Vale and Bridgend

Bridgend

Monkey Music is based on an innovative and progressive curriculum, providing weekly music classes that are entertaining and educational. Perfect for sharing precious time t...

Raby Castle Park and Gardens, Darlington

Darlington

Set in the heart of the Durham Dales in Co Durham, enjoy a family day out at Raby Castle. Explore the wonderful rooms of the Castle or take a quiet walk in the pictures...

Mumbles Pier, Swansea

Swansea

Mumbles Pier was built in 1898, it stretching 225 meters out into Mumbles Bay You will find something for all the family at Mumbles Pier with restaurant, cafe, bars, nig...

Gaming Van covering Beds, Bucks, Herts & Northants

Dunstable

Game Over Gaming Van is a top-of-the-line gaming van, equipped with the latest games and consoles to provide an immersive gaming experience for all ages. The van feature...

Educational Messy Play Classes - Little Learners North West Kent

Meopham

Award winning messy play and mark-making classes across North West Kent for ages 5 months to 5 years. We learn how to write through messy play, scribbling & more! The Littl...

Playful Parker Events Hire Ltd Children's Luxury Themed Event's Hire

Wanborough

At Playful Parker Events Hire we help create picture perfect memories for your loved ones. Hiring sleepover teepee's as well as soft play and decor in Surrey. Our set up...

Jiggy wrigglers music and movement class for babies and early learner

Romsey

~Our Jiggy baby and toddler music and sensory class is a unique blend of fun and learning. ~It's perfect for developing keen little minds and tiny bodies. ~We have l...

TinyTalk Chorley and Surrounding Areas Baby Signing Classes

Chorley

Tiny Talk classes aim to support you in communicating with your children, even before they are able to talk. How amazing is that?!? We use BSL Signs (British Sign Language)...

Interstellar Academy of Cheer and Performing Arts

Horsham

Welcome to the Interstellar Academy of Cheer and Performing Arts! Out of this world training for kids and adults at affordable prices. We also offer holiday workshops, hen ...

Professional Face painting with a glimpse of magic!

Cardiff

Blue Lagoon provides face painting, glitter bar services and so much more for all ages and events, covering Cardiff and South Wales. Our current services include: -Gli...

Children's magician and entertainer

Tadcaster

Children’s entertainment! If you’re looking for children’s entertainment for birthdays or other events, Magic Bethan will help you! A 45 minute magic show tailored to...

Bond baby massage and yoga classes. Inc refreshments & social time.

Rixton

We hold 3 classes; 1.Introduction to baby massage. 2. Song and story massage. 3. Baby yoga. All of the above are 6 week courses. Classes include mats, cushions, ...

Bond baby massage and yoga classes. Inc refreshments & social time.

Rixton

We hold 3 classes; 1.Introduction to baby massage. 2. Song and story massage. 3. Baby yoga. All of the above are 6 week courses. Classes include mats, cushions, ...

Language scchool Skazka

Milton Keynes

Our school is open on Saturdays during term time. We offer Russian language lessons for children and adults, Ukrainian language lessons for children, logopedic lessons, lit...

Inside Out - Children's Educational Play Centre

Rawtenstall

Inside Out is a early years educational play centre in Rawtenstall for children aged 0-7years. Our mission is to provide inclusive and unique learning facilities and experi...

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Better Bounce Castle Hire Liverpool

Better bounce castle hire is a fast growing small family run business based in Liverpool. We have quickly gained one of the best reputations for hiring inflatables in the M...

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