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Best Festive Day Out

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Things are getting quite seasonal on Fab and I'd like to hear your favourite places to go this time of year? What is your festive outing of choice?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Until 2020, I had a habit of visiting Castle Howard near York as a festive and birthday treat. Every year they have a different theme and the entire house looks glorious! They have a 26 foot tree in the great hall which takes 3 days to decorate. I just find it a very magical and special way to get the season started.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Oh there’s so many. I love December! I fill it up with loads. I think the festive weekend in London with my friends once all the lights are up is my favourite. Ice skating with the kids, yearly trip Christmas shopping at lakeside where we spend most of the time in the champagne bar . I’m just a bit sad the kids are too old for all the visiting Santa stuff now! I need grandchildren

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Oh there’s so many. I love December! I fill it up with loads. I think the festive weekend in London with my friends once all the lights are up is my favourite. Ice skating with the kids, yearly trip Christmas shopping at lakeside where we spend most of the time in the champagne bar . I’m just a bit sad the kids are too old for all the visiting Santa stuff now! I need grandchildren "

You can have my youngest Nora for the day any time!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Come into my Grotto, sit on my knee, and whisper in my ear what you’d like from Banta this Christmas ..

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Oh there’s so many. I love December! I fill it up with loads. I think the festive weekend in London with my friends once all the lights are up is my favourite. Ice skating with the kids, yearly trip Christmas shopping at lakeside where we spend most of the time in the champagne bar . I’m just a bit sad the kids are too old for all the visiting Santa stuff now! I need grandchildren

You can have my youngest Nora for the day any time!! "

Haha only a swap though. For my 13 year old!

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

We do the bournemouth tree display and ice skating, viewing all the lights from the bournemouth eye is amazing

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By *ames5169Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

Going to pick the Christmas tree xx with hot dogs and mulled wine with a walk in the forest Has to be a crisp clear frosty day though

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

A trip to the theatre, a stroll through the lights, catching up with family & friends over dinner & drinks

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Come into my Grotto, sit on my knee, and whisper in my ear what you’d like from Banta this Christmas .. "

Just your knee, Banta?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I love hearing what festive traditions people have planned! Wish my kids weren't so "cool" now but they will usually come out for a visit to see live reindeer

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"I love hearing what festive traditions people have planned! Wish my kids weren't so "cool" now but they will usually come out for a visit to see live reindeer "

Haha mine still put the reindeer food out and leave a carrot for Rudolph . I think it’s more for my sake now!

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By *adHatter_RestrainedAliceCouple
over a year ago

In The Hills

Castleton is a lovely place to visit or local festive markets. I've gone off the big Manchester Markets a bit, too busy to enjoy compared to years ago.

This year we are going for a Christmas Illuminations walk around a wildlife park.

Alice x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I love hearing what festive traditions people have planned! Wish my kids weren't so "cool" now but they will usually come out for a visit to see live reindeer

Haha mine still put the reindeer food out and leave a carrot for Rudolph . I think it’s more for my sake now! "

Really? Nope no-one does that anymore but they want me to paper up the doorway to the presents on Christmas Eve which our elf used to do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The whole family goes to the theatre to watch Panto, followed by dinner out and then a walk through a well known part where I live where all the houses turn an entire road into a winter wonderland full of lights and music.

Then hot chocolate and Xmas movies at home!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The whole family goes to the theatre to watch Panto, followed by dinner out and then a walk through a well known part where I live where all the houses turn an entire road into a winter wonderland full of lights and music.

Then hot chocolate and Xmas movies at home! "

I feel bad now that I don't take my kids to Castle Howard. It costs a bomb! But walking around the decorations is free and fun

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Who else has a great day out or two planned?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love Christmas markets but covid has put me off a little, went to the opening day at york today and it was crowded so think all avoid Birmingham and Lincoln which are usually on my list.

I love walking around chatsworth gardens following the light trail. Looking at going to Alton towers as they have a light trail and the baby is fascinated with lights

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh I've been to Castle Howard last few years around Christmas, it's amazing!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I love Christmas markets but covid has put me off a little, went to the opening day at york today and it was crowded so think all avoid Birmingham and Lincoln which are usually on my list.

I love walking around chatsworth gardens following the light trail. Looking at going to Alton towers as they have a light trail and the baby is fascinated with lights"

Chatsworth would be gorgeous! I haven't made it there in years. Perhaps a smaller, local market might be less crowded?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Oh I've been to Castle Howard last few years around Christmas, it's amazing! "

Yay, fellow fan! They're doing Narnia this year. I think my family are sick of me and my eleventy billion pics.

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