will no doubt be familiar with this scene from Disney’s hit animated film Cars, except this is no movie: These cars are live, life-sized and speeding around a giant ice rink in front of your very eyes.The Disney On Ice Presents Worlds Of Fantasy tour

pm (Sun–Weds), 10am–10pm (Thurs–Sat). Cost: £8.50 (adults), £7.50 (children). East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh.Hyde Park Winter WonderlandNovember 19–January 4Thrill out with ice rink, fairground rides and Christmas market at Hyde Park's mammoth

onlookers can observe from the comfort of the on-site café.Westfield Stratford CityNovember 19–January 6Take some time out between Christmas shopping sessions at Westfield Stratford City for a spin around London’s newest outdoor ice rink, boasting impressive

Fab music? Yes. Chilled-out family vibe? Yes. Free scoops of ice-cream? Yummy, yes, yes, yes. You'll find it all at the family-friendly Ben & Jerry's Sundae Musical Festival. The family-centred extravaganza, now in its seventh year, has become a

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

winter bite.Santa At Almond ValleyDecember 3–24Look out for the rotund fellow in red nestled away in the woods at Almond Valley Heritage Centre who will be dishing out Christmas presents to children both naughty and nice. Families can also enjoy Christmas

to Christmas is being played out on a colossal scale at Tower Bridge this year with a giant Victorian advent calendar. On arrival children will be asked to select a candy cane from a giant Christmas tree, one of which on each day will allow the lucky recipient

The festive season is full of exciting events and activities for families.Find out what's on in your area with our guide to the happiest yuletide happenings in: The NorthThe MidlandsThe SouthWalesNorthern IrelandScotlandLondon events or London

And Jerry's Sundae Musical Festival.Summer Skate SpectacularJuly 25Come along to Lee Valley Ice Centre to skate the day away in the summer ice rink.Children's ActivitiesJuly 26–September 2There's lots going on at the Bentall Centre in London this summer

competition to see The Gruffalo Live on tour.12 Days Of ChristmasDecember 3-4, 10-11, 17-24For a very merry festive day out this Christmas, Nickelodeon Land in Blackpool is a veritable feast of seasonal activity. Children receive a special gift from Father