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The coolest ice rinks in the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/12/2010 12:07:11
Get your skates on and have a sparkling time at one of these fantastic ice rinks
for the Admiral Open Air Ice Rink and fairground rides, including the John Lewis wheel.Time: 11am–10.40pm. 9.40am–10.40pm (from December 18). City Hall Lawn, Cardiff, CF10 3ND.Edinburgh Ice RinkNovember 25–January 4As well as the skating, there's a whole host
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London’s Winter Ice Rinks
By Fiona McKim on 15/11/2011 18:18:50
Get your skates on at one of the capital’s icy attractions
for the senses in the heart of Hyde Park. Attractions include an enormous outdoor rink surrounded by twinkly pea-lights, a Bavarian village offering warming winter eats and a chance to meet Santa Claus himself.Ice At The TowerNovember 18–January 8The shiver down
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The South
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:40:03
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the South
Magical Ice RinkOctober 22-February 26Get your skates on and head to the Eden Project for their fabulous new-look ice rink. Promising to be a veritable winter wonderland of icy tunnels, light effects and glacial displays, Eden’s magical rink
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:10:27
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings north of the border
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!November 29–December 3World-renowned choreographer, Matthew Bourne brings his sugar-coated spectacular to the Edinburgh Festival Theatre for a limited run before leaping off to London’s West End. Children and adults alike will adore being transported t...
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:00:42
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the capital
festive feast for the senses including an enormous outdoor rink surrounded by twinkly pea-lights, a Bavarian village offering warming winter eats and a chance to meet Santa Claus himself.The GruffaloNovember 19Head to Selfridges for an afternoon of magical
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Christmas markets in Europe
By Junior on 08/08/2011 10:34:35
Get your family into the festive spirit at some of Europe’s Christmas markets
in Copenhagen, Denmark, has a lovely market and a quirky village of mechanical elves. Stay at the D’Angleterre from £322 per night (www.dangleterre.com). Finally, Cologne in Germany has a number of markets, as well as nativity scenes, concerts and an ice rink
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A fun packed cruise for the family
By Junior on 02/08/2011 10:41:45
The largest cruise ship in the world offers plenty to delight children
cupcake decorating lessons), a hand-carved carousel, a climbing wall, a children’s water theme park and fantastic family entertainment, including ice shows on a real ice rink and a spectacular water show with high divers and synchronised swimmers. A 14
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Snow seekers
By on 16/10/2007 11:13:13
It’s snow time! Here are some of the year’s best family events to enjoy.
166 4971; www.crystalholidays.co.ukGet your skates on The courtyard of the Hotel Plaza Athénée in Paris will be transformed into an ice rink in December. Check out www.plaza-athenee-paris.comSearch for SantaTake a seasonal day trip to Finnish Lapland
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Les Gets in the French Alps
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 12:31:01
Les Gets is a firm family favourite for skiiers of all ages
at the end of the day. For après-ski, you’ll find an outdoor ice rink, tobogganing, and dog sledding. Ski Famille has eight fabulous chalets in Les Gets. A week in the stylish ski in/ski out Chalet Mouflon, complete with its roof-top hot tub, costs from £795
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Joe Blogs gets the festive season started at Winter Wonderland
By Joe on 22/11/2011 10:19:00
Smart Boy About Town is having a ball at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
she didn't have that glass of mulled wine! I'm definitely going back cos we didn't even have time to fall over on the ice rink or visit Zippo's Circus!More of my festive missives to come soonLove JxxJoe's wardrobe: Black jeans by French Connection
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