So, another year has passed and we’re now in 2024 – where has the time flown?! If you’re struggling to come up with things to do this January and how to make it more…exciting, then we’re here to help. You can still have plenty of fun without breaking the bank! Take a look at our list below of things to do in January and banish those January blues away!
Things To Do in January 2024
Get Outdoors with a Treasure Trail
It’s the perfect family adventure that will get everyone outdoors. Whether it’s the kiddies or the grandparents, you’ll all enjoy a little fresh air! There are over 1,200 Trails all across the UK, so there are plenty of choices and there is always a Trail close by to you if you want to stay in your local area.
Winter is always a tricky time to find the motivation to get outside, but with Treasure Trails, you have instant access to all kinds of outdoor walks, wherever and whenever. There’s also no need to book a time slot either, all you do need is download a Trail book and bring a pen!
So, get those legs moving, blood pumping, wrap up warm and take your family on a much-needed outdoor trip!
All over the UK
£9.99
Hogwarts in the Snow, Watford
Visit Hogwarts in the Snow and witness the magic before your eyes. Be in awe of the trees and woodlands decorated with a flurry of snow, as well as the cobbled stones in Hogsmede all the way to Hagrid’s Hut! It’s still Christmas here, so you can see all sorts of extravagant decorations, and puddings aflame and practise your dance moves for the Yule Ball!
Step into the Forbidden Forest, explore Diagon Alley and Gringotts Bank and even munch on some delicious food.
I recommend the butterbeer ice cream! It’s never too cold for deliciously chilly and creamy goodness!
It’s the best place for Harry Potter fans to immerse themselves in a place everyone calls home.
Studio Tour Dr,
Leavesden,
Watford,
WD25 7LR
Until 14th January 2023
From Child £39.95 and Adult £49.95
Celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day
You can choose to either celebrate at home and whack on your favourite Winnie the Pooh movie (we hear there’s plenty on Disney+), or go out and explore special places that remind everyone of Pooh Bear.
Here…we’ll help you out:
- Winnie the Pooh Park, Aldenham Country Park – a park dedicated to the lovable bear! With swings and woodland structures.
- Ashdown Forest, Sussex – discover Pooh Bridge, play Pooh Sticks, explore the enchanting woodland and immerse yourself in where it all began.
- Pooh Corner, Sussex – Surround yourself with the biggest collection of Pooh-phernalia! Explore the trail, indulge in a little honey-flavoured treat and head out on your own ‘expotition’!
It’s the perfect family-friendly activity and thing to do in January that will lift everyone’s spirits!
Make a 2024 Activity Jar
Grab any glass or mason jar you have around the house and ask everyone in your family to write down 5 activities/places in the UK they would like to do and visit.
They can use pieces of coloured paper or coloured pens to make it look exciting and place them in a jar. Then every month someone picks out a slip each month and your family can carry out that activity or visit that place.
Whether you want to try out a music festival this year, explore the outdoors during the winter months or discover a wide range of rich history at a museum. The world is your oyster!
Go To The Cinema
Our VIP Pass can help you save up to 40% on cinema tickets. So, you can still catch these amazing films:
- Wonka
- Studio Ghibili’s new film The Boy and The Heron
- Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom
- Wish
- Or grown-ups can check out the new horror film… Night Swim.
Find out more on how you can save BIG. Whatever the weather, you know the cinema is always there to entertain you.
Become A Friend to Your Garden Inhabitants
No matter how big or small your contribution is to help them, it’s appreciated! Whether you make a bird feeder to keep your hungry birds fed this winter, plant more flowers and bushes that will grow by the spring and summer for the bees, or even leave out bowls of water for thirsty animals. Get in touch with your green side.
Stargazing at Kynance Cove
Kynance Cove is a National Trust Go Stargazing Site, making it the perfect location with low-level light pollution and less noise pollution too!
All you have to do is look up and you’ll see a sky full of stars. Can you think of a better way to kick-start your year?
Psst…don’t forget to wrap up warm!
National Trust - Kynance Cove
Helston,
Cornwall,
TR12 7PJ
From 4th January 2024
Celebrate Burns Night
On the 25th January, you can indulge in a traditional Burns Supper. Served with haggis, neeps and tatties! Not only that, but there’s all sorts of Burns Night events happening all over the country. From live music and incredible art to so much more.
All over Scotland
25th January 2024
Visit 'Brick Wonders' Exhibition
There are lots of LEGO models featured in the exhibition, built of over 500,000 LEGO bricks! From tiny models to inspire building at home, to large mosaics and dioramas. Covering the whole globe and beyond, each wonder is built using only standard LEGO bricks and a good amount of imagination!
The exhibit is free to enjoy and it’s running until Sunday 14 April 2024.
The Word
Market Place
South Shields
NE33 1JF
Monday to Thursday - 9am to 7pm, Friday - 9am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday - 10am to 4pm.
Enjoy Royal Sightseeing
That was me a couple of years ago. But it’s okay because you can visit or get close to many of London’s iconic sights for free. Like you can cross paths with the London Eye, walk through Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square or get close up to the gates of Buckingham Palace!
Travel via the London Underground and you’ve got yourselves a day out. If you fancy checking out some of the cool places and wonderful experiences in London, why not discover these:
- Dopamine Land
- BBC Earth Experience
- Watch a Studio Ghibli play
- Or visit London’s NEWEST and highest free viewing platform – Horizon 22
Check out our blog page for more!
Discover Disney100 The Exhibition, London
From Marvel, Star Wars and classic Disney to so much more.
You’ll be blown away, thrown into your childhood and leave with a feeling of europhic happiness.
Royal Victoria Dock,
1 Western Gateway,
London,
E16 1XL
Until 21st January 2024
Tickets from £21.00 per person
Immersive Yourself in VR
If you’ve ever fancied seeing a real dinosaur, you’re one step closer. With the power of technology, you can journey back 175 million years ago and follow the journey of the ichthyosaur skull!
From the discovery in a quarry to back when the giant reptile was swimming in the Jurassic seas.
It’s a cool experience anyone will be excited to take part in!
Check out these VR experiences near you!
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum,
Jordan Well,
Coventry,
CV1 5QP
Until 20th March 2024
Tickets from £5.00
Have a Silent Boogie
With 3 DJs playing on separate wireless channels, pop, rock and party classics, you’ll be spoilt for choice as you silently party! Grab a headset, a few drinks and dance the night away.
The Natural History Museum
26th January 2024
From 22:00 – 01:00
Adults (18+) £35.00
Dive into Critter Carnival
Where your kiddies can admire these animals and learn about them too. From the resident guinea pig and ponies to a superslide soft play area, a magic show and more!
Hatton Adventure World,
Dark Ln,
Hatton,
Warwick,
CV35 8XA
Until 8th January 2024
Child (under 2) free
Child from £12.95
Adult from £12.95
Wander Around Winter Lights
So, why not soak up the last of the winter light festivals and prepare to be dazzled, by the enchanting light displays, and shimmering lanterns and enjoy a fantastic experience this winter season?
If there’s one thing to do in January, it’s venturing off to discover light trails…while it’s still dark!
Longleat
Warminster,
Wiltshire
BA12 7NW
Until 7th January 2024
Off-peak:
Adult £44.95
Child £33.70
On-peak:
Adult £49.95
Child £37.45
Discover the City of Caves
A truly incredible thing to do this January!
Garner’s Hill,
Nottingham,
NG1 1HF
Monday to Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
Child (under 5) £13.15
Adult £17.60
Visit A Cat Cafe
There are many cat cafes in the UK, just like Maison de Moggy, a cosy, homely cafe. With 12 cats who were raised in a loving home, they each have their own personalities and offer therapeutic qualities. An enjoyable experience for all.
I went to the Cat Cafe in Birmingham and it was so cute! The cats would sleep or play around you and walk high above as they run, play and hide!
Maison de Moggy,
17 West Port,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JA
Anytime, but book in advance!
From £12.00
So, whether you’re ready to venture outdoors again and explore the world or you’d like to stay inside for a little bit longer. We’ve rounded up the top things to do in January that will entertain you and the family.
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