Little Legends

Santa Cruises at National Waterways Musem – Days Out Cheshire

Vicky — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:52:17 +0000

December 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24

Join Santa for a boat trip and a trip to his enchanting grotto to experience the Victorian Teddy Bears Christmas, where the youngsters can hear a story and get a gift from Santa himself.

On each day cruises run 11am, 12.45pm and 2.30pm

The event is rounded off with Tea, Coffee, Juice, Mince Pies and Biscuits.

Santa Cruises cost £8 for children and £4 for adults – visit the museum or call 0151 355 5017 to book your places – booking is recommended as they can only reserve places which have been paid for in advance.

Myths & Legends Exhibition at Haslemere Museum – Days Out Surrey

Vicky — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:50:36 +0000

The Myths and Legends exhibition has just opened at Haslemere Museum/

People have told stories to each other since the beginning of human history. Tales have been told around a fire, performed at gatherings or as bedtime stories. This touring exhibition highlights just some of them that have been handed down through the generations.

Christmas at Thurleigh Farm Centre – Days Out Bedfordshire

Vicky — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:49:55 +0000

December is always a magical time at the farm. Not only does your visit include a tractor and ‘Sleigh’ ride through the decorated woods, but you also travel on General Shirley taking a miniature train ride through Santa’s Toyland Tunnel. You will still have time to meet some of their animals, possibly cuddle a bunny in the Winter Wonderland and marvel at the live reindeer. Your group will then be taken to warm their toes in Santa’s log cabin home and there you can spend considerable time regaling him with stories as to what is on children’s Christmas lists and perhaps singing the odd Christmas carol from your school production. This is the fun part with lots of excited visitors and presents for all!

Group visits must be pre-booked and to be eligible you must have 15+ walking children. Admission prices for Christmas are £7.00 per child and £4.50 per adult (weekdays non school holidays) and £6.00 per adult (Christmas school holidays) with 1 adult free for every 4 paying children. Children not yet walking are free but we do charge £3.00 should they wish to receive a gift from Santa.

Finger Puppet Making at Roald Dahl Museum – Days Out Buckinghamshire

Vicky — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:46:21 +0000

Make some crackling classroom finger puppets this Saturday 12 November
12.30pm to 1.30pm and 2pm to 3pm
For 5+ years: create your very own class of finger puppets, from a mischievous chiddler to a terrible teacher inspired by Roald Dahl’s Matilda.
£3.50 per participant

Father Christmas at Lanhydrock – Days Out Cornwall

Vicky — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:45:03 +0000

Meet the busiest man of the month as he takes a break from making toys!

Father Christmas and his elf will be at Lanhydrock to hear the wish lists of children and give a small gift to good boys and girls!

10/11th Dec and 17/18th Dec from 12pm to 3pm
£2 per child

Christmas Shows at Oxford Playhouse – Days Out Oxford

Vicky — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:39:03 +0000

Mother Goose
Friday 2 December – Sunday 15 January
Packed with all your favourite Playhouse panto ingredients, Mother Goose is an eggs-travaganza of a show, with heroes and villains, slapstick and humour, all your favourite songs, and of course a Dame with a very magical goose. Not to mention, a golden egg!

Dear Father Christmas
Thursday 8 – Saturday 24 December
Everything is going wrong at Father Christmas’ house… the presents are muddled up. A whole sack of letters has gone astray and the elves are being super-naughty. Join us in Father Christmas’ post room in this interactive adventure for young children and their families.

Grimm Fairy Tales at Unicorn Theatre – Days Out London

Vicky — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:57:04 +0000

Visit the Unicorn Theatre for a journey through the mysterious world of the brothers Grimm, whose tales have shaped European culture for the last 200 years. To celebrate this anniversary, the theatre’s finest storytellers present performances drawn from the Grimms’ fantastical world. From the magical to the downright absurd and the hilarious to the disturbing – be enchanted.

Sat 4 Feb
The Three Snake-Leaves (For adults and ages 14+)
By The Company of Storytellers: (Ben Haggarty, Hugh Lupton, Sally Pomme Clayton & musicians Dylan Fowler and Gill Stevens)

In a subtle, beguiling and seamless performance, the Company of Storytellers journey deep into a realm of grown-up myths, and unpick a rich tangle of stories that are humorous, dark and moving by turn.

7 – 13 Feb
Grimms’ Sheesha (For ages 8+)
By Peter Chand

Vivid South Asian versions of some strangely familiar tales, including reflections of the famous girl with the lost shoe, a thumb-sized son and siblings abandoned in the woods. Many Grimms’ tales first arrived in Europe from the East, via the mouths of merchants, travellers and migrants. This exciting journey reveals a vibrant and alternative worldview of the stories we think we know.

14 – 19 Feb
Grim Grimms (For ages 8+)
By Ben Haggarty & Sherry Robinson

Discover the darker side of the Grimms. These full-blooded tales, exploring themes of loyalty and sacrifice, betrayal and forgiveness, are for our braver and bolder listeners. Grimm by name, grim by nature, these tales are packed with humour, sneaky tricks, daring exploits and dramatic adventure. Enter the wild side of the fairytale forest and be thrilled.

21 – 26 Feb
A Year in the Forest (For ages 5+)
By Sally Pomme-Clayton

Under a dappled sun and falling leaves, over thick snow and a carpet of flowers, younger listeners will be taken on a journey through the forest’s seasons. Listen out for elves, forest gnomes, a talking bird, a cottage, a palace and a witch casting spells. Sally Pomme Clayton’s lively language and humour, along with her collection of strange objects and musical instruments, bring these well-loved tales to life.

Natural History Museum Ice Rink Opens – Days Out London

Vicky — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:51:51 +0000

The clocks have gone back and it’s getting dark impossibly early. Yup, the short and coated days of winter are upon us. But at the Natural History Museum, the onset of dreary winter is kept firmly at bay by their magical outdoor Ice Rink which opened on 4th November, on the front lawn for the season.

At dusk it becomes even more dazzling out there when the 76,000 Christmas lights twinkle out from the lofty plane trees framing the rink.

This year’s Ice Rink is even more bedazzling with the addition of an olde worlde Sweet Shop (every parent’s nightmare) by the main 950-square-metre skating rink and the sparkling vintage carousel returns again for rides. There is also the adjoining children’s rink for little skaters and even more penguin skate aids and skating marshals than last year to help learners small and large.

The Ice Rink and Café Bar stays open until 22.00 weekdays and weekends and you can book tickets online, prices start from £8.

Kids Go Free at Trotters – Days Out Cumbria

Vicky — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:44:34 +0000

From 1st November to 1st February Kids go free at Trotters World of Animals.

There’s indoor and outdoor fun to be had at Trotters. See over 100 rare breeds/exotic wildlife, meet the meerkats, hear the keepers talk about the animals, visit the heated play area, watch the bird of prey display, do some craft activities, cuddle pets or encounter reptiles. There is something for everyone.

Terms and conditions apply. See website for details.

Sudbury’s Special Christmas – Days Out Derbyshire

Vicky — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:26:11 +0000

Enjoy a retro Christmas at Sudbury Hall as you see the ground floor rooms being decorated for Lord Vernon’s 1960′s Christmas House Party.

Explore the Museum with their Christmas trail and visit Father Christmas in his Toyland Grotto (11 am to 3.30pm £4.00 per child including gift).

At the weekends children can have a go at seasonal crafts. Treat yourself to seasonal fayre in the Shop and Restaurant.

Normal Admission Charges Apply

From 3rd to 11th December.