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There's nothing like a festive day out or trip to the Christmas market to get you in the mood for Christmas. For many families, it's not Christmas without that light display or a visit to Santa's grotto.
Check out our top picks for this year's best festive family activities and excursions for Christmas 2025:
Christmas at Blenheim Palace
Location: West Oxfordshire
Price: Adult from £33, Children from £23
Visit the beautiful and historic palace at Christmas. With an extravagant light trail, a Christmas Market, an ice rink, and more, a visit the Christmas at Blenheim is guaranteed to put you and the family in the festive spirit.
Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park
Location: Hyde Park, London
Price: From £7.50 for entry, plus costs of rides and experiences extra
For many, it isn’t Christmas without a trip to Winter Wonderland. Whether you’re going with children, a group of friends, or your special someone, there’s something for everyone. From exhilarating rollercoasters, to ice rinks, a ferris wheel, endless food and drink options, and much more, it’s impossible not to have fun at Winter Wonderland.
The Polar Express Train Ride
Location: Nationwide, check website to find your nearest location
Price: from £40.95
Relive the iconic Christmas movie with this immersive theatrical production. Board the polar express while the chefs and conductor take you on the beloved story of the Polar Express (as well as a cup of hot, hot, hot chocolate!). Grown-up or child, everyone will enjoy this experience. So, get your pyjamas and dressing gowns on, and get ready for the festive journey of the year!
Bath Christmas Market
Location: Bath, Somerset
Price: Free to attend!
A local company favourite! Enjoy an amble around the charming Georgian city of Bath, as you take in the sights and do a bit of Christmas shopping at the artisanal market. We recommend visiting the market after dark, to make of most of the Christmas lights.
Christmas at Kew
Location: Kew Gardens, Richmond
Prices: Adults from £27.50, children from £18
Fancy something a bit more botanical? Check out Christmas at Kew! With light displays that captivate the senses, the trail at Kew is nothing short of magical. The trail takes around two hours to complete, and with food stalls and a funfair along the way, it’s easy to see why Christmas at Kew is a must-visit year after year.
Lapland UK
Location: Ascot and Manchester
Price: from £60 per person
Immerse yourself and your “little folk” in the magic of Christmas with this enchanting real-life visit to Father Christmas’ own village. If you’re looking for the most believable and magical Christmas experience, look no further than Lapland UK. Every attention to detail is met, thanks to Hollywood and West-end standards of set design. Included in the ticket is a visit to the Elven Village, decorating gingerbread with Mother Christmas, building a toy in the toy factory, meeting Father Christmas, and more. It may be more on the expensive side, but with all these benefits and more, it’s guaranteed to make your child smile, which couldn’t be more worth it!
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