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...

Professional photography of your bump to baby in Glasgow

Glasgow

Remember these special times of your lives with photos from maternity to newborn baby to toddler and beyond as they grow. We come to you in the comfort of your own home or ...

ARTventurers Aire Valley, Rawdon and Ilkley. Art classes/events/party

Ilkley

Art classes for babies, toddlers and children from 10 weeks to around 4 years. We run in Rawdon, Menston and Cullingworth during the week at the moment introducing your...

Raise The Roof Hire, Party Supplies and Event Hire

Roydon

We are a family run party supplies and event hire business based in Essex, and we take care of all your party needs. We know that organising a big event can be stressful...

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Special baby gifts and everday essentials, online, free delivery.

Leominster

We aim to offer beautiful gifts that will fill the hearts of expectant or new families. Alongside essential items that are high quality, stylish, practical and affordable....

Cygnets Art School West Brighton

Brighton

Cygnets' focus is on the teaching of traditional drawing, painting and sculpture, combined with unique projects; experienced teachers, and professional quality materials. W...

All Saints Crafty Christmas and Father Christmas's sitting room

Fulham

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2023 SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER! Christmas wonders at All Saints Crafty Christmas, with a visit from shh! you know who is back by popular demand for the secon...

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Sing and Sign Baby & Toddler Music Classes

Want to learn what your baby is trying to tell you BEFORE they can talk? Come and join us at Sing and Sign Plymouth & Surrounding Areas and let me show you how. Mondays ...

The Family Bouncy Limited

Gravesend

We are a small family business just deciding to start our adventure in the bouncy castle and party world. After having one bouncy castle for the past six months and noticin...

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, County Down

Hillsborough

Visit Hillsborough Castle and discover over 100 acres of ornamental lawns, meandering waterways, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens throughout the seasons. Hillsbo...

WWT Illuminature

Barnes,

Explore WWT London Wetland Centre in a magical new light. Wrap up with your family and friends this winter and experience the wonder of wildlife at night. Meet giant light...

The Real Christmas Tree Farm

Berkhamsted

Take a trip to our wonderful Christmas Tree Farm this Xmas to make your Christmas the best it can be! Based in the heart of Ashridge, our farm is located a short drive away...

Fully trained Photographer specialising in Newborn Photography

Bordon

Creating memories that will last a lifetime! Let me capture once in a lifetime photographs of your newborn baby whilst you and your baby have a relaxed experience in the co...

The Play Shed soft play & cafe

Bristol

The Play Shed is a family run spft play & cafe based in yate boasting an amazing new soft play frame with 3 separate zones including judes jungle for toddlers our smaller f...