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What Christmas outings are you doing, and how much do you spend?

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KitKat1985 · 23/08/2019 12:59

So it's pay day today and I've been able to finally pay off / book the two Christmas outings that I really wanted to do. Grin My DDs will be 5 and 3 this Christmas so a really nice age where Christmas is still going to magical for them but they're old enough to be able to do some more stuff now than when they were babies / toddlers.

Firstly we're going to a panto as the youngest should be just about old enough now to be able to come along. That was £90 for the 4 of us.

Secondly we live about a 45 minute drive from a really beautiful steam railway. Every year they do 'Santa trains' with a steam train ride (where Father Christmas visits the kids on the train) and it takes you to a Victorian fair before riding you back again. That came to £95 but the DDs will love it. I was lucky to book that today as it had almost completely sold out already.

In some ways it's handy that the two expensive outings we're doing need booking in advance as it means by paying for them now I can spread the cost a bit and now just focus on buying presents (and food)!!

We're lucky enough to have National Trust membership and also membership to a nearby kids zoo / playpark which I'm sure we will also visit in the run-up to Christmas (and come with the added bonus it won't cost us anything to visit them on the day since we're already members)!

What are you planning to do this year?

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Ratbagcatbag · 07/09/2019 07:01

I've booked panto for the 23rd December. We're skipping the Santa train this year as my dd (6) didn't really enjoy it last year.

Annnnnnddddddd we go to Lapland for 3 nights on the 12th December. I've been saving for years for this one, not told DD yet. Will do it that morning before the taxi picks us up.

HairyToity · 07/09/2019 11:46

My sister in law always organises family Christmas outings. Always a panto and Santa visit. DC love it with all the cousins and grandparents. SIL is a GP and has a bigger salary, and it tends to add up. As a family of four we will then visit local NT properties for outings and go for an evening meal in town with all the lights. Usually pizza express with tesco points.

KitKat1985 · 07/09/2019 18:45

I'm going to have to google the santa train. Sounds amazing!

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MrsGrindah · 07/09/2019 18:49

Why is this thread making me well up?! It’s just lovely reading all the family excitement.

vinoandbrie · 08/09/2019 11:52

We’ve booked Dunham Massey Christmas Lights, we went last year and loved it. Following for more inspiration!

snowmanshoes · 08/09/2019 14:37

Just booked Blenheim Palace Christmas event - basically an illuminated trail, alice in wonderland themed palace rooms and Christmas markets. Never been before but wanted to try something different so just went for it!

Cherryrainbow · 08/09/2019 14:42

Looking to go to panto this year, and maybe winter wonderland but it's always raining when it's here and I don't wanna go on rides in the rain lol

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