December is here and festivities are in the air,
So wrap up warm and you’ll be prepared!
We’ve got plenty of joy and Christmas cheer,
You’ll find out what’s going on near you right here!
It’s finally December and it’s the perfect time to enjoy those family days out! Don’t forget to sign up for your Picniq Perks account to earn points and claim rewards when you book with us!🎅
Winter’s Tail at Chessington World of Adventures
📆Selected dates from 23rd November – 31st December 2024
📍Chessington, London
The Magic of Christmas at London Zoo
📆23rd November – 5th January 2024
📍London
Enjoy eco-friendly and conservation themed festive activities at the zoo this Christmas! Meet the 1000’s of incredible animals that live there, and enjoy exclusive festive crafts, animal talks, pop up Santa, sparkling decorations, letters to Santa, and so much more for the whole family! Book here.
Shrek the Halls at Shrek’s Adventure
📆30th November – 24th December 2024
📍London
Step into a world inspired by Dreamworks Animation’s beloved festive tale – Shrek the Halls! Meet your very own Shrek Santa after going on a journey through fairytale worlds will your favourite characters and all sorts of festive treats! Book here.
The World of Tim Burton at The Design Museum
📆Open now until April 2025
📍London
The world famous exhibition is finally come to the UK! Explore the curious mind of the beloved film maker and the fantastical worlds that he has transported us to such as Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, Edward Scissorhands, and so many more in this immersive exhibition! Find out more here.
Up at the O2 Snow Globe Climb
📆22nd November – 5th Janaury
📍London
Hogwarts in the Snow
at Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter
📆16th November – 19th January
📍Leavesden, London
Step into Hogwarts at the most magical time of year and enjoy the festive season in the beloved school of witchcraft and wizardry! Iconic sets from the Harry Potter films will be dressed for the season and sprinkled with snow, and your jaw will drop as you step into The Great Hall and see the Christmas trees tower of you! Find out more here.
Snowy’s Conservation Crew at SEA LIFE London
📆7th – 24th December
📍London
Exclusive family ticket from £75!
Take part in a festive activity that makes a difference this Christmas with Snowy’s Conservation Crew! Join Snowy the snowman for an arctic adventure to learn all about the North Pole and the creatures that live there with an interactive trail around the aquarium. Take on challenges and unlock clues as you discover incredible creatures and find the photo ops! Plus, win a prize at the end of the trail! Book here.
Big Bus Christmas Lights Tour
📆Weekends in December
📍London
Christmas in London is one of the most magical experiences around, but there’s just so much to see! Hop on board a Big Bus tour, sit back and relax, and take in the views as you’re shown the most festive displays in London and all of the city’s dazzling lights! The bus will be decorated with festivities, and even hosted by Santa himself! Book here.
Epping Ongar Lights Express
📆Selected dates from 16th November – 12th January
📍Epping, London
This beautiful festive train journey consists of thousands of coloured LED lights and wristbands, creating a kaleidoscope of different colours and flashing patterns! The Epping Ongar Lights Express is an incredible light show on and in a steam train, with a festive DJ mix of music the whole family will love, and an interactive LED wristband synchronized to the music, meaning you become part of the show! Find out more here.
Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre
📆6th-8th, and 13th-15th December
📍Easy Molesey, London
Visit the stunning home of Henry VIII on selected dates this Christmas and be transported into a winter wonderland of delicious food, handmade gifts, mulled wine, and festive cheer! The incredible Christmas market in the courtyard of the palace returns for two weekends in December, and it’s all included in your admission ticket. Book here.
Christmas at The London Eye
📆20th – 30th December
📍London
For the best view of London’s stunning Christmas lights, you’ll want to be at the top of The London Eye! Make the most of later opening time and enjoy your journey as night falls to get the best view and take part in the festivities along the South Bank. Book here.
Christmas at The Tower of London
📆29th November – 5th January
📍London
This Christmas, explore a royal celebration at the Tower of London with specially created displays that showcase how kings and queens of the past celebrated the festive period! Go on a journey through Christmas past and learn all about the lavish medieval feasts and festive entertainment throughout history. Book here.
Giving Back this Christmas at WWT London Wetland Centre
📆7th December – 5th January
📍London
This Christmas, enjoy FREE family workshops where you can make a gift for a loved one or to give back to nature! Make a greeting cards from seeded paper that can be planted after use and grown into a of wildflowers, or how about a pinecone bird feeder to spread some festive cheer to feathered friends! Book here.
Christmas at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
📆Selected dates from 23rd November
📍Windsor
Experience LEGOLAND® at Christmas, a winter wonderland of festive fun! Father Christmas will be appearing to spread festive joy as he glides through the park on his enchanted sleigh, and Christmas carols will echo through the park along with lots of other fun seasonal entertainment including selected rides and attractions! Book here.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
📆21st November – 5th Janaury
📍Hyde Park, London
Christmas at Hobbledown Heath
📆23rd November – 24th December
📍Hounslow, London
Visit Hobbledown Heath during the Christmas period and you’ll get lots of festive treats included with your day ticket! The attraction will transform into Santa’s Secret Village with twinkling lights and dazzling decorations all around, as well as lots of seasonal photo opportunities! Visit Santa’s Postbox to write your letters and send them to the North Pole, or join the Hobbledown Heath Elves and learn how to become a member of their team! Book here.
Meet Stick Man at The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse
📆9th November – 5th January
📍Blackpool
Snowy’s Conservation Crew at SEA LIFE Blackpool
📆7th-24th December
📍Blackpool
Exclusive family ticket from £55!
Take part in a festive activity that makes a difference this Christmas with Snowy’s Conservation Crew! Join Snowy the snowman for an arctic adventure to learn all about the North Pole and the creatures that live there with an interactive trail around the aquarium. Take on challenges and unlock clues as you discover incredible creatures and find the photo ops! Plus, win a prize at the end of the trail! Book here.
A Very Curious Christmas Show at Eureka! Science + Discovery
📆2nd November – 5th January
📍Wirral, Liverpool
Snowy’s Conservation Crew at SEA LIFE Scarborough
📆30th November – 24th December
📍Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Exclusive family ticket from £45!
Take part in a festive activity that makes a difference this Christmas with Snowy’s Conservation Crew! Join Snowy the snowman for an arctic adventure to learn all about the North Pole and the creatures that live there with an interactive trail around the aquarium. Take on challenges and unlock clues as you discover incredible creatures and find the photo ops! Plus, win a prize at the end of the trail! Book here.
Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland
📆15th November – 5th Janaury
📍York
Winter Season at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
📆29th November – 5th January
📍Halifax, West Yorkshire
This winter at Eureka! enjoy festive crafts, seasonal tales, and a fun snowman trail around the museum! Join Santa’s Elves for a festive workshop where you can create your own treasures to take home during your weekend visits. Every Friday join an interactive story time where you’ll become part of the adventure, or during any visit this winter head to the main desk to pick up a free trail sheet and follow the clues to find the snowmen! Book here.
Christmas Celebration Weekends at Cadbury World
📆23rd November – 22nd December
📍Birmingham
Christmas at the Castle, Warwick Castle
📆23rd November – 5th January
📍Warwickshire
Christmas at Alton Towers
📆29th November – 5th January
📍Staffordshire
Christmas Bricktacular at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham
📆30th November – 24th December
📍Birmingham
Winter Lights Trail at The Heights of Abraham
📆22nd November – 30th December
📍Matlock, Derbyshire
Snowy’s Conservation Crew at SEA LIFE Birmingham
📆30th November – 24th December
📍Birmingham
Exclusive family ticket from £50!
Take part in a festive activity that makes a difference this Christmas with Snowy’s Conservation Crew! Join Snowy the snowman for an arctic adventure to learn all about the North Pole and the creatures that live there with an interactive trail around the aquarium. Take on challenges and unlock clues as you discover incredible creatures and find the photo ops! Plus, win a prize at the end of the trail! Book here.
Christmas at Chatsworth
📆9th November – 5th Janaury
📍Derbyshire
Christmas Wonderland at Drayton Manor
📆Selected dates between 23rd November – 31st December
📍Tamworth
A Nutcracker Christmas at Leeds Castle
📆23rd November – 5th January
📍Kent
Festive Fun at Dover Castle
📆Weekends from 30th November – 22nd December
📍Dover
Snowy’s Conservation Crew at SEA LIFE Brighton
📆1st – 31st December
📍Brighton
Exclusive family ticket from £50!
Take part in a festive activity that makes a difference this Christmas with Snowy’s Conservation Crew! Join Snowy the snowman for an arctic adventure to learn all about the North Pole and the creatures that live there with an interactive trail around the aquarium. Take on challenges and unlock clues as you discover incredible creatures and find the photo ops! Plus, win a prize at the end of the trail! Book here.
Festive Family Fun at Windsor Castle
📆Selected dates from 22nd December – 5th Jan
📍Berkshire
Experience a Victorian Christmas at Windsor Castle as you step into a festive wonderland of break-taking decorations. Learn all about how children celebrated Christmas in Victorian times, take part in a decorations making workshop and create something you can take home, explore a family trail around the castle, play dress up, and more! Book here.
Christmas at Blenheim Palace
📆15th November – 1st January
📍Woodstock, Oxfordshire
One of the most magical palaces in the country is hosting is famous Christmas events once again, and this year get ready for the enchanting light trail, Neverland in the Palace – a Peter Pan and Tinkerbell themed Christmas trail of magical decorations, and the giant outdoor ice rink! Find out more here.
Christmas at Drusillas Park
📆23rd November – 23rd December
📍East Sussex
Drusillas is ready for the festivities to begin with stunning decorations and lights, including a 24ft Christmas tree! Head to Santa’s Grotto and meet the man himself before the big day, singalong with Santa’s reindeer, explore breath-taking decorations, and of course all the usual fun of Drusillas Park including the zoo, play zone, and rides! Find out more here.
Snowy’s Conservation Crew at SEA LIFE Hunstanton
📆30th November – 5th January
📍Hunstanton
Exclusive family ticket from £40!
Take part in a festive activity that makes a difference this Christmas with Snowy’s Conservation Crew! Join Snowy the snowman for an arctic adventure to learn all about the North Pole and the creatures that live there with an interactive trail around the aquarium. Take on challenges and unlock clues as you discover incredible creatures and find the photo ops! Plus, win a prize at the end of the trail! Book here.
Snowy’s Conservation Crew at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth
📆1st – 31st December
📍Great Yarmouth
Exclusive family ticket from £45!
Take part in a festive activity that makes a difference this Christmas with Snowy’s Conservation Crew! Join Snowy the snowman for an arctic adventure to learn all about the North Pole and the creatures that live there with an interactive trail around the aquarium. Take on challenges and unlock clues as you discover incredible creatures and find the photo ops! Plus, win a prize at the end of the trail! Book here.
Father Christmas’ South West Workshop at Cheddar Gorge
📆Selected dates from 16th November – 24th December
📍Somerset
Christmas Activities at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
📆Selected dates throughout December
📍Portsmouth
Christmas at Haynes Motor Museum
📆1st December – 5th January
📍Yeovil
