“You better not cry. You better not pout. I’m telling you why – Santa Claus is coming to town…” Another festive season is upon us! There’s nothing more exciting than Christmas, and it’s such a magical time for the little ones to make long lasting memories. Get into the spirit and discover the best Christmas activities for kids around the UK for 2025, including top attractions, family events and cosy home activities.
Christmas Activities For Kids Around The UK
From enchanted Christmas lights, breathtaking musical performances to mouth-watering treats, the UK is brimming with festive cheer. Pick what’s best for your children from the selection of Christmas hotspots below.
1. Winter Wonderland
Credit: Cirque Berserk UK
Location: Hyde Park, London
Dates: 14th Nov 2025 – 1st Jan 2026 (Monday – Sunday: 10 AM – 10 PM, last entry is at 9.30 PM)
Running for six magical weeks from Friday 14th November 2025 to Thursday 1st January 2026, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland fair promises a huge selection of festive family-friendly activities and entertainment.
Enjoy circus shows, live music, fairground rides, Christmas market, Christmas parties, Santa’s grotto, ice skating, a variety of buzzing food and drinks and so much more!
Get your hands on tickets now.
2. LEGOLAND® at Christmas
Location: LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire
Dates: Selected Dates from 22nd Nov 2025 – 3rd Jan 2026
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort transforms into a wintery wonderland!
Rock around the giant DUPLO® Christmas tree with your little elves, enjoy festive sleepovers in a LEGO themed room, meet Father Christmas at his magical grotto, workshops, loads of awesome rides and attractions await!
Don’t miss out, book your tickets today! (tickets from £34 per person)
3. Hogwarts In The Snow at Warner Bros. Studio
Credit: Warner Bros. Studio
Location: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Leavesden
Dates: 15th Nov 2025 – 18th Jan 2026
Experience a very ‘Harry Christmas’ in the Wizarding World at Warner Bros. Studio Tour.
Dress up and make your entrance to the Great Hall to feast on a mouth-watering Christmas banquet of roast turkeys, potatoes, peas and flaming puddings surrounded by impressive Christmas decorations.
Show off your dance moves at the Yule Ball, or stroll down the Diagon Alley and the Forbidden Forest to see woodlands, shop fronts and cobblestones blanketed in snow. Discover iconic locations, learn how a never melting snow was created and many more Christmas activities for kids at the Warner Bros. Studio.
Let the magic begin!
4. Christmas at the Warwick Castle
Location: Warwick Castle, Castle Lane, Warwick
Dates: 22nd Nov 2025 – 4th January 2026
This Christmas, Warwick Castle transforms into a winter wonderland, offering a truly magical experience for the whole family.
Feel the excitement as you glide, spin and twirl on the magnificent open-air ice rink. Be enchanted by delicious food, drink, sparkling decorations, twinkling trees, and festive touches everywhere you look.
Little ones can experience a magical overnight stay at Santa Sleepovers, enjoy Christmas afternoon tea, evening entertainment, meet the man in red himself and immerse in an illuminated Light Trail through the castle grounds and gardens.
Christmas at the Castle 2025 tickets on sale now.
5. Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Location: Thursford Collection, Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk
Dates: 8th Nov 2025 – 23rd Dec 2025
“Entertainment doesn’t get much bigger than this!” and “This is the biggest Christmas show of its kind in Europe!” – these are what Thursford guarantees.
Get ready for a Christmas extravaganza that will leave your family spellbound! With a cast of talented singers, dancers, musicians and non-stop performances, the show promises to captivate the young and old alike.
Immerse yourselves in the spirit of Christmas as you witness stunning visuals, experience the magic of live music, and create unforgettable memories together.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share the joy of the season with your loved ones at the Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2025!
Christmas Activities At Home For Kids (Last Minute Ideas Included!)
Keep the magic alive at home with a host of fun and engaging Christmas activities for kids and the whole family. No worries if you haven’t planned anything yet! We’ve got some quick and easy games to make your Christmas extra fun.
1. Christmas Pen and Paper Games
Word Scramble
Create a list of Christmas-themed words and scramble the letters. Kids Puzzle Games, Twinkl and Scribd are offering free printable word scrambles and answers.
Emoji Trivia
Use emojis to represent Christmas characters, movies, or songs. For example, 🎅🎄🎁 could represent Santa Claus, a Christmas tree, and presents.
Visit Christmas Countdown, Quizlet and Etsy for some inspirations.
Christmas Mad Lib
A fantastic present for any humour enthusiast, craft your own hilariously funny stories about Christmas past, present and future!
Get the Deluxe Stocking Stuffer Edition, or order the Have a Crazy Christmas!: Mad Libs Junior Activity Book for preschoolers at Amazon. Many other options are available at Etsy and Twinkl.
Christmas Bingo
It’s like regular bingo, but with a twist! Create your own Christmas bingo cards with holiday symbols like snowflakes, reindeer, and Santa Claus.
Purchase on Talking Tables, Amazon or download and print out free Christmas Bingo templates on Meri Meri.
Feeling like you’ve played all the classic Christmas games? Give Christmas Word Chain or Christmas Guess Who? a try! These simple yet surprisingly challenging games can provide hours of fun for the whole family.
Christmas Mad Lib
A fantastic present for any humour enthusiast, craft your own hilariously funny stories about Christmas past, present and future!
Get the Deluxe Stocking Stuffer Edition, or order the Have a Crazy Christmas!: Mad Libs Junior Activity Book for preschoolers at Amazon. Many other options are available at Etsy and Twinkl.
Christmas Bingo
It’s like regular bingo, but with a twist! Create your own Christmas bingo cards with holiday symbols like snowflakes, reindeer, and Santa Claus.
Purchase on Talking Tables, Amazon or download and print out free Christmas Bingo templates on Meri Meri.
Feeling like you’ve played all the classic Christmas games? Give Christmas Word Chain or Christmas Guess Who? a try! These simple yet surprisingly challenging games can provide hours of fun for the whole family.
2. Make A Key For Santa
So, your house doesn’t have a chimney? Fear not, little one! Santa’s a clever chap – he’s got a secret way to get in.
Tell your little elves that you can make a super special key for Santa. He’ll use it to slip in through the front door and leave your presents under the tree. It’s a top-secret plan, so shhh… don’t tell anyone!
You can use a real key with a peculiar shape, or construction paper and cardboard to make one. Decorate it with stickers, paint, or glitters.
For an extra touch of Christmas magic, tie a ribbon or string to the key and hang it on your door. It’ll serve both as a beautiful decoration and a secret sign to Santa that he’s welcome to visit.
3. Food Games
If your little ones love to get messy and have fun with food, our next suggestion will be perfect for them. String together a colourful popcorn garland, bake a batch of yummy Christmas cookies, or build a gingerbread house. There are plenty of Christmas activities for kids in the kitchen.
If you have marshmallows at hand, the Snowball Toss is a fun and festive Christmas game where players take turns tossing the marshmallows at a target, often a cup or a bowl. The player who lands the most marshmallow on the target wins!
Remember to adjust the game to your child’s age and skill level. For younger kids, use larger targets and a shorter distance. For older kids, make it more challenging by increasing the distance or using smaller targets. Make sure that the playing area is clear of obstacles to prevent incidents.
And there you have it! We hope our selection of Christmas activities for kids will keep you and your little elves entertained throughout the festive season. For more Christmas activity ideas, check out this article: 19+ Best Christmas Activities To Enjoy This Festive Season. Now, it’s time to gather your loved ones, embrace the spirit of the holiday, and get ready to create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!
