Saturday 18 December 2010

Christmas holiday activities for children

Staying with this month’s theme of Christmassy things to do and see in Dorset, we thought we’d suggest just a few of the many exciting and fun things for keeping your children happy and occupied over the Christmas holidays.

Lulworth Castle comes to life this Christmas with its Christmas Castle Fun activities. From the 19th to 31st December your children can enjoy storytime by the fireside, magic shows, quizzes, Castle games and things to make and take home. Children go free with a voucher which can be downloaded from their web site. The castle is closed on 24th and 25th December.

Learn all about teddy bears, and how they’re made at The Fascinating Story Of Teddy Bears at 2.30pm on 18th December at the Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis,

For the morning of 18th December the streets of Bridport around Bucky Doo Square become Bethlehem, complete with a live outdoor nativity, drama and songs. Apparently there will also be a llama or two.

The Lyme Regis Museum Christmas Family Fun Day on the 29th December has lots of creative Christmas activities for all the family. Drop in between 11am and 3pm and get creative with museum curator Mary Godwin.

Pantomimes

Cinderella at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth, from the 4th December to the 2nd January.

Peter Pan at The Lighthouse, Poole, from the 10th December to the 9th January.

Peter Pan at The Pavilion, Weymouth from the 14th December to the 3rd January.

Further afield: Aladdin at the Salisbury Playhouse from 8th December to 8th January

At Chesil Beach Lodge we have delightful self-catering family friendly accommodation that’s perfect for your family holiday. To book family friendly sustainable accommodation in Dorset please contact us as soon as possible: we very much look forward to welcoming you and your family here.