Over the last few years, Christmas lights trails have become a really popular way to start the Christmas festivities. Some combine Santa visits, some ice skating, and some are simply incredible lights that twinkle and make you feel festive from the get go. We’ve experienced quite a lot of these over the years so have …
Our top gifts for travel lovers So it’s that time of year that I start to panic about what I’m going to buy everyone for Christmas. Thankfully, everyone in the family is as equally travel obsessed as me so at least I have a starting point.. So here are a few things that would make …
If you’re anything like me then nothing says Christmas more than some twinkly lights, Santa and a glass of fizz. Luckily this December you can do all three together by heading to Christmas at Bolesworth in Cheshire. All through December Bolesworth is going to be transformed into an illuminated wonderland. There will be a 1.2 …
In these unusual times, one of the things many families are missing is the opportunity to discover other countries with their children. We were therefore rather excited to be given the chance to embark upon a travel experience, from the kitchen table, with Our Little Globe. Our Little Globe are monthly adventure activity boxes that …
CHRISTMAS AT ALLY PALLY FEATURING THE HIT MUSICAL ADAPTATION OF THE PICTURE BOOK GRUFFALO’S CHILD BY JULIA DONALDSON AND AXEL SCHEFFLER THE PERFECT FAMILY TREAT, THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD COMES TO ALEXANDRA PALACE THEATRE FOR CHRISTMAS 2020 ALLY PALLY FESTIVITIES WILL ALSO INCLUDE SANTA’S GROTTO, CHRISTMAS MOVIE SEASON, ICE SKATING & MORE The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should …
Christmas is coming…and the Liverpool Playhouse is set to stage a festive treat for Liverpool audiences this winter, with an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ festive classic A Christmas Carol from 4-24 December. A small cast of actors will perform in Patrick Barlow’s (The 39 Steps) witty and joyous adaptation of the 19th century story, directed by Gemma Bodinetz …
We enjoyed the Snail and the Whale last Christmas but the BBC has announced that Zog and the Flying Doctors will be the Julia Donaldson adaptation on BBC for Christmas 2020! Zog is likely due to air on BBC1 on Christmas Day although a time and a date is yet to be confirmed. This year, …
HOGWARTS IN THE SNOW RETURNS TO WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON – WITH EVEN MORE SNOW! 14TH NOVEMBER 2020 – 17TH JANUARY 2021 For the very first time, from Saturday 14th November – Sunday 17th January 2021, visitors will be able to explore another of their favourite sets in the snow as Diagon Alley undergoes …
My husband and I both have fond memories of going to the panto at Christmas when we were younger and we were really excited to take our boys, aged three and five years, for the first time. We went to see Dick Whittington at Wycombe Swan last weekend. It was created by Qdos Entertainment who …
My boys were really excited when we told them we were going to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park in London last weekend. We got there for 10am when it opened and entered via the Red Gate, (the nearest tube is Marble Arch), which is perfect for families as it takes you straight to Santa Land …
We kicked off the festive season indulgently early, with our annual trip to Willow’s Activity Farm’s Santa Spectacular. This the third year we have been to the Santa Spectacular and our three daughters, now aged 9, 7 and 4, enjoy it more and more each year. We thought perhaps our eldest daughter, being nearly ten …
With the festive season looming, we were excited to be invited to try out the ice skating rink at the Manchester Ice Village in Cathedral Gardens. Wrapped up in our woolly hats and gloves, we arrived ten or so minutes before our allotted 45 minute slot. We very quickly swapped our shoes for ice skates …
There is so much going on this Christmas in Liverpool 2021 from the Christmas Markets, to Liverpool ONE festivities, to family events and the Ice Festival down on Pierhead! If you’re looking for Christmassy days out in Manchester and the the surrounding area this festive season, why not take a look at some of the …
Sometimes you just don’t know what to buy someone and that is where an experience gift can be the perfect thing. Over at Fuelled by Latte there is a huge list of 40 Present Ideas for People Which are Impossible to Buy For! which inspired us to pick our favourite 10 Christmas Gifts that aren’t …