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Fun Activities for Children to do in the Christmas Holidays

Christmas is almost here which means that the school holidays are just around the corner! Whether your child loves crafting, sports, or exploring the arts, there’s no shortage of options across the UK this Christmas. Here’s a roundup of fantastic activities to make December fun for the whole family.


Festive Crafts

Get your child involved in some Christmas arts and crafts or some fun festive baking.

🎄 Creatively Charismatic, Brighton - Join one of their wreath-making workshops or try out one of their craft taster sessions on offer in December. Find out more.

🎨 Wacky Kingdom, Kingston - Transform plain mugs into works of art, create Christmas bears, or design your own holiday cards at the Wacky Kingdom Soft Play Centre. Discover more here.

🍪 Shining Starz Clubs, Walthamstow - Channel your child's inner chef with Junior Master Chef activities, including cookie baking and gingerbread decorating. See their schedule.

🎭 KidsArt!, Finchley - Create a variety of arts and crafts across the month of December at one a KidsArt! session. Find out more.

🧁 Zuzilicious, Tonbridge - Join a cupcake decorating class to create festive cupcakes by learning icing and piping techniques. Send an email to zuziliciouscakes@gmail.com to find out more.


Sports Activities

Want to get your child involved in a new sport over the Christmas holidays? Take a look a the options below!

🧗 Wild Adventure, Pangbourne - Scale their indoor climbing wall with their Christmas-themed climbing sessions, followed by some arts and crafts. Book your climb here.

🤸 Wickers Gymnastics, Lancing - Join one of their gymnastics sessions and enjoy arts, crafts and games. Join the fun.

🏸 Accelerate Sports, Barnet - Take part in dodgeball, archery, badminton and more in their Christmas holiday sports camp. Secure your spot now!

SCS Sports, Colchester - Football lovers can enjoy a 2 day holiday camp during the Christmas holidays, while a multi-sports camp is on offer to children who'd like to try out some new activities. Learn more here.


Christmas Theatre and Performing Arts

Have a child who is interested in performing arts? Attend a theatre show or get them performing onstage themselves by attending one of the events below.

🌟 Stanley Arts, Croydon - Watch a pantomime of Red Riding Hood or pay a visit to Santa’s Grotto. Explore their events here.

🎤 Madden Theatre Arts, Hitchin - Take part in Christmas workshops to develop acting, singing, and dancing skills. Find out more.

🎶 Caterpillar Music, various locations - Younger children can have fun singing, dancing and playing at a festive music session for little ones. Find your local session.

💃 Village School of Dance, Wimbledon - Get moving with fun dance classes and a Christmas dance party for children. Learn more.

🎭 Cavat Theatre Arts, Croydon - Join a Wicked-inspired workshop designed for children who are interested in performing arts and Westend shows. Sign up here.


Santa, Christmas Parties and More

Looking for an opportunity to meet Santa or take part in some festive activities? Here are some options!

🎅 Adventure Forest, Manchester - Start the day with breakfast with Santa before exploring his grotto. More details here.

📖 Ollie Polly Play Café, West Wickham - Enjoy Christmas storytime sessions, crafts, and food at their Café in West Wickham. Book your visit here.

🎁 The Priory, Wimbledon - Join the Farmers & Craft Market on 14th December for free family fun and festive activities.

🎨 Funplex, Brighton & Hove - Celebrate Christmas with a party filled with arts, crafts, and holiday games. Learn more here.

🍳 KiddiCity, Eastbourne - Have a festive breakfast and do some Christmas colouring with Santa. Reserve your spot.


We hope you have fun this Christmas and have a brilliant break. Enjoy!

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