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Winter Outdoor Ice Skating rinks
To go ice skating in Dickens’s Day you just wrapped the kids up warmly, trotted down to the nearest pond, lake or river and off you slid or glided, on the two-inch thick ice. It was great fun and free. Although no longer as easy or free, the joy of outside skating has been rediscovered and you can practice your skills in some of the most scenic spots in our kingdom. Childfriendly has selected some of best of them so you’d best get your skates on so you and the kids don’t miss out. It’s still great family fun.
Once the dreaded last prison for many an unfortunate Lord or Lady but now the safe home of the famous Crown Jewels with some of the largest gems in the world. A tour through the Tower takes in over 1,000 years of history. Children will enjoy seeing the Beefeaters in their original costu...
This magnificent 18th century building houses the celebrated collections of the Courtauld Institute of Art and the Hermitage Rooms and palace. There is an exciting and creative family programme, which includes free family workshops for children 6 to 12 years and their families, studio ...
Although this former home of Henry VIII has some fascinating architecture, art work and history, it is its world famous maze that the kids will go for. Half a mile of paths with seemingly miles of dead ends, provides a real challenge. Pick a nice day and enjoy the rest of the beautiful gar...
What a great setting for an ice rink, below the grandeur of a Cathedral and surrounded by one of the country’s finest Christmas markets. There’s plenty to eat, drink and buy so you can take the kids skating and give them lunch or dinner! OPENING DATES: Thursday 25th November 201...
Newcastle’s most popular winter venue, the ice rink on Times Square outside the Science Centre, is now open for a fifteen week winter season. Give your children that special tingly outdoors experience. Santa is also known to make a stop here every year so be sure to check on...
Prepare to be amazed as you are transported back in time to when mammoths ruled the earth. Anyone who has seen the Ice Age films is bound to enjoy this show, which features all your favourite characters, such as Manny, Scrat and Diego as well as all new characters. You can expect fun...
