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Christmas is the perfect excuse to share beautiful memories with your loved ones. The West Midlands' Christmas calander is bursting with an array of festive events from breakfast with Santa to outdoor ice skating. Continue reading for inspiration on having the perfect family day out this Christmas.
Vintage sleigh ride at Coventry Transport Museum
Ho ho ho, Santa Claus is in town. From 2-23 December, wander through a magical winter wonderland at the Coventry Transport Museum.
- Walk through festive snowy scenes.
- Ride on Santa’s enchanting vintage sleigh - pulled by two of his trusty reindeers!
- Meet and greet Mr Claus himself, where you can share all your Christmas wishes with him.
- Receive a magic key to collect your present from the elf’s special toyshop.
Santa Claus wants each and every visit to be memorable and special, so he has given some top tips for you to consider before coming to see him:
- Santa’s Top Tip #1
It gets very busy as it gets near to Christmas so avoid the queues by coming to see Santa as soon as you can.
- Santa’s Top Tip #2
Remember we are open in term time, which is an ideal quieter time to bring pre-schoolers to enjoy their visit.
- Santa’s Top Tip #3
Share your visit to see Santa using #visitsanta2019
Finish off the day in the best way possible by heading over to the museum (at a reduced admission price) to discover the largest publicly owned collection of British vehicles on the planet!
Santa’s grotto at Dudley Zoological Gardens
There’s magic in the air at Dudley Zoological Garden. Right up until Christmas Eve - before the busiest day of the year for Santa and his reindeers, come and visit his grotto set in the stunning grounds of the 11th century Dudley Castle.
Each visit includes a special gift from Santa and admission to the zoo! So you can also see what your favourite animals are up to this festive season.
The Snow Queen at The Old Rep Theatre
This Christmas, Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale ‘The Snow Queen’ will be re-created as a breathtaking on-stage production at The Old Rep Theatre for the entire family to enjoy.
From the creative team behind last year’s Pinocchio, comes spellbinding storytelling, masses of Christmas magic and a fairy-tale you will not want to miss this Christmas.
About The Snow Queen
This adaptation of the magical adventure follows inseparable friends Kai and Gerda. When the heartless Snow Queen steals Kai to help rebuild her broken treasure, can Gerda rescue him in time before she plunges the world into an eternal winter? With the help of an unlikely band of companions, Gerda travels to the Kingdom of Ice to confront the Snow Queen and rescue her friend.
Running time - 1 hour 50 minutes with a 20-minute interval included
Price - Preview £13, General from £18-£21, Family £70 & Schools/Educational Groups £10
Ice Skating at Warwick Castle
Escape into Warwick Castle’s mesmerizing winter wonderland this Christmas, where you will be able to enjoy story time with Santa, watch a live winter birds of prey show, sing carols, indulge in festive feasts, explore the thrilling dungeons as well as skate in front of one of Britain’s best-known and most magical castles!
Warwick Castle's ice rink is a brand-new outdoor experience for this festive season, offering visitors the chance to glide around in extended opening hours and make some magical memories.
Seasonal traders will also be on-site, serving a range of snacks and beverages to refuel after a fun-filled skating session. The castle will be decked with glistening lights and a gigantic 11ft tree to ensure the Christmas cheer is all around.
Carols in the cavern at Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust
‘Tis the season… falala la laaa, if your vocal cords are ready to sing to the top of the caverns (literally) Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust invites you on a musical excursion to uplift your Christmas spirits. The caverns are adorned and ready for a magical and intimate boat road along the canal, with a small choir joining your journey to assist with ‘carols in the cavern’.
This added Christmas festivity runs every Sunday (except 29th) throughout December at 6:15pm and 8pm priced at £12.50 per person.
If you are not the singing type, nevertheless, sit back and enjoy the vibes and unique tour of the limestone mines with your loved ones.
We know a long day of fun and excitement can be very tiring, so what better way to end the day than with an overnight stay in one of West Midlands many apartments, hotels, b&bs and homes away from home. We recommend staying relaxed and …
Staying Cool
Enjoy a spacious serviced apartment in the heart of Birmingham with an unbelievable view. All apartments are designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, vibrant interiors, family-sized rooms, utensils and gadgets to ensure your stay is as homely and comfortable as possible and not forgetting a complimentary ‘Cool for Kids’ package with free gifts and goodies!
Being right in the city centre means you’re walking distance from tonnes of fantastic attractions and activities. From Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to MiniBrum at ThinkTank, you’ll never be stuck for things to do.
Discover 10 more reasons why you should love Staying Cool’s child-friendly apartments here. Or if you’re already convinced,
and take advanatge of the wonderful Christmas offer.
The Belfry
The award-winning Belfry offers something for the entire family to enjoy, whether you plan to stay overnight or make a full staycation of it.
Located within the beautiful grounds of Warwickshire, you can experience Ryder Legends Mini Golf, an interactive woodland walk, on-site activities or perhaps a relaxing spa treatment whilst the kids are having a blast in the crèche. Additionally you have the option to combine your stay with popular family attraction tickets such as Cadbury World - the perfect opportunity to create beautiful memories with the family.
Each room has the option of additional amenities such as a nappy bin or a bottle warmer to ensure your stay is nothing but perfect! During Warwickshire holiday dates kids can also stay and eat for FREE, what more could you wish for?
To see what else is going on throughout the region this festive period, explore our Christmas events and ensure to book your stay.
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