{"id":2545,"date":"2016-12-22T16:05:47","date_gmt":"2016-12-22T16:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/?p=2545"},"modified":"2019-08-06T09:33:25","modified_gmt":"2019-08-06T09:33:25","slug":"keep-kids-entertained-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/keep-kids-entertained-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep the Kids Entertained Over Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

Schools across the country are breaking up for Christmas this week and the challenge of keeping the kids entertained over the festive period is imminently on parents’ minds.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

If the excitement of the new toys and gifts doesn\u2019t last long enough after Christmas day, switch yourself into survival mode and take a look at some alternative ideas from Mr Lender<\/a> <\/strong>that don\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n

Have a Clear-out<\/h5>\n

Clearing out your children\u2019s old toys with them will be fulfilling and a worthwhile task. It will kill a few hours as well as making room for the new ones. Donating them to charity will show your children how to do something good for children less fortunate than them, a small task that entertains for a few hours and teaches a life lesson! Winning!<\/p>\n

Go to the Movies<\/h5>\n

Special deals are on at most Cinema chains to cater for all the family:<\/p>\n

Movies for Juniors<\/a><\/strong> are discounted weekly screenings of kid\u2019s films at Cineworld Cinemas. From just \u00a32.00 (only \u00a33.50 for 3D!)<\/p>\n

Vue Cinemas has Mini Mornings<\/a><\/strong> showings give both adults and kids the chance to experience big screen entertainment for a very small price. Sessions are run every Saturday and Sunday morning from 10am. The \u00a32.49 ticket price is for both adults and kids per ticket.<\/p>\n

Odeon Kids value tickets are from just \u00a32.50 for some screenings.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scavenger Hunt<\/h5>\n

Make a Christmas scavenger hunt with anything Christmassy such as gift tags, snowmen, Santa figures, chocolate coins. This will keep the little darlings busy for a while maybe even long enough to have a cuppa! And even better why not make them do it with a torch and no lights on to make it more of an adventure for them.<\/p>\n

Arts & Crafts<\/h5>\n

Hit your local Hobbycraft or even Poundland<\/a> <\/strong>and pick up some bits to keep them occupied. Paint your own piggy bank<\/a><\/strong> \u00a0is included in a 3 for 2 deal along with 3D Wooden puzzles<\/a><\/strong> and Mache Shapes<\/a><\/strong>. Stock up and you always have something to fall back on.<\/p>\n

Days Out:<\/h5>\n

London is full of exciting places for children, and even the excitement of travelling by train will be enough for them. Days Out Guide features deals and 2 for 1 offers when you travel by train. The Science Museum is a great destination for all the family. The museum is laid out across 4 fully accessible floors all bursting with scientific wonder and discovery, featuring hands-on and interactive technology to inspire and enlighten visitors of all ages!<\/p>\n

Stay Local:<\/h5>\n

What\u2019s On Guides, Local Councils, Libraries and Local Magazines will let you know what going on in your area. There may be activities to join, shows, Pantomimes or local farms.<\/p>\n

Venture afar:<\/h5>\n

The National Trust<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0promotes family harmony with a refreshing winter walk. More popular then other festive activities such as watching TV. They\u2019ve pulled together \u201812 Walks of Christmas\u2019, so everyone can get outside and enjoy the season together:\u00a012 Walks of Christmas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Get Your Skates On:<\/h5>\n

Visit some of London\u2019s great Ice Skating venues for a fun family day out,<\/p>\n

Somerset House, London. Open until Sun 15 Jan, \u00a310.65 for children (\u00a39 plus \u00a31.65 booking fee) or \u00a319.35 for adults (\u00a317 plus \u00a32.35 booking fee). See Somerset House<\/a><\/strong> for more information.<\/p>\n

Hyde Park, London. Includes an ice rink (from \u00a334 per family), magical ice kingdom (from \u00a323 per family) and a giant wheel (from \u00a323 per family) See Hyde Park Winter Wonderland<\/a> <\/strong>for details.<\/p>\n

Van Hage, Great Amwell There are many different skating sessions on offer including 6Skate, Parent & Toddler, Special Needs.<\/p>\n

If all this fun tickles your appetite here are some places that Kids Eat \u2018Free\u2019 as I\u2019m sure you are familiar with the cries of \u2018I\u2019m Hungry\u2019:<\/p>\n

La Tasca<\/h5>\n

Get a free kids’ (8 and under) main meal when one adult spends \u00a310 or more. See La Tasca Deals<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Real Greek<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

One free kid\u2019s meal per \u00a310 spent per adult. Sundays only. There\u2019s eight restaurants around London.<\/p>\n

Tate Modern Cafe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kids eat free at lunchtimes with an accompanying paying adult.<\/p>\n

Smollenskys<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Trip down The Strand with your little ones on the weekend for a free treat at Smollensky’s<\/a><\/strong> where kids can choose from free burgers, goujons or pasta before 7pm on Saturday or Sunday when accompanied by a paying adult.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the family time, remember they grow up too fast!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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