The days are getting colder and that can only mean one thing – it must be November already! But don’t worry, the cold doesn’t have to put a stop to your family adventures. From days out, staying indoors and indulging in chocolate to visiting a museum or playing video games! We’ve rounded up the best things to do in November.
So, you can enjoy some quality time as a family, as 2023 slowly comes to an end. Wherever you are in the UK, there’s something on our handy guide for you to discover!
Check Out Our VIP Pass Offers This Winter
First, have you heard of our VIP Pass membership?
It’s our online subscription service where you can snap up exclusive offers, discounted deals and super savings on family days out!
From crazy golf, theatre and theme parks to seasonal events, soft play and even dining out! We’re here to make sure families continue making special memories, without breaking the bank.
Curious? Check out some of our winter offers below!
Go Crazy with Puttstars
Attention all thrill-seekers and mini-golf enthusiasts: it’s time to swing into savings using our VIP Pass! With our hole-in-one deal, you can enjoy an EXTRA 10% off online rates at Puttstars, it’s the perfect indoor winter activity!
Whether you tee off on the The Rooke or The Master mini-golf course! With our savvy savings on the VIP Pass, you can save up to £7.02 per family! It’s time to discover an adventurous day out – rain or shine.
Offer valid from 6th November to 14th December 2023.
Bowl Towards Savings with Hollywood Bowl
Strike lucky and bowl over with our fantastic offer just for our VIP Pass members. From Monday to Thursday, you can snap up an EXTRA 10% off at Hollywood Bowl! Elevate your bowling experience with state-of-the-art lanes, a vibrant atmosphere, and a dash of friendly competition.
Whether you’re a bowling pro or just there for the laughs, Hollywood Bowl has it all. It’s not just bowling; it’s a memory-making adventure! And with our VIP Pass, you’ll save up to £5.03 per family.
Offer valid from 6th November to 14th December 2023.
Enjoy A Festive Family Adventure at Hobbledown
Unwrap the joy of Christmas with our VIP Pass deal of 15% off Christmas Experiences at Hobbledown. Choose from Santa’s Grotto, Breakfast with Santa or The Premium Christmas Experience! At both Hobbledown Hounslow and Hobbledown Epsom! Two sites, double the fun.
Christmas at Hobbledown is where the holiday spirit comes alive. Wander through enchanting light displays, meet Santa’s reindeer, and indulge in seasonal delights in Santa’s Secret Village. We’re offering not just a day out but an immersive holiday experience without breaking the bank!
Book by 30th November and you can save up to £25.50 per family! A merry and bright saving for your family.
Offer valid for bookings made in advance between 16th October – 30th November for arrivals on 25th – 26th November & 2nd – 3rd, 9th – 10th & 16th – 24th December 2023 only.
Winter Twi-Light Fest at Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Experience the joy of Christmas this year at Crealy Theme Park & Resort! Zoom around on rollercoasters in the dark… But you’ll find the night sky will be alight with the magical Winter light displays all over the Park! From festive illuminations to even a dazzling light tunnel.
And guess what? With our VIP Pass membership, you can enjoy an exclusive 10% off November tickets! Which is a saving of £6.40 per family. You can scream for joy knowing your family day this Christmas is one thing that won’t break the bank.
Offer valid for visits: 16th-19th, 23rd-26th & 30th November 2023
Watch the Peter Pan Panto
Enjoy a theatrical performance of Peter Pan the Panto! It’s the perfect winter activity to bring the kids along to. No matter the weather, the theatre is always there to entertain the whole family.
And with our VIP Pass, members can save an EXCLUSIVE 20% off selected performances! Saving you up to £10.40 per family! So, you can sit back and enjoy an afternoon or evening of pure childhood nostalgia and enjoyment, knowing you saved big.
Offer valid on selected dates from 17th – 23rd December 2023.
Dine Out With Sizzling Pubs
Treat you and the family to a meal at Sizzling Pubs! With a super saver of 20% off food, you can munch away without worrying about the price.
Only with our VIP Pass membership can you enjoy lunch or dinner at a discounted price! Whether it’s a Friday night treat or an afternoon break!
Offer valid until 31st December 2023
Things To Do in November
What To Do With Pumpkins After Halloween?
- Carve a home out of the pumpkin. Whether it’s to make a cosy shelter for small animals in your garden, or if your little ones want to make a fairy house! It’s the perfect foundation for a cute home.
- For those pumpkins you kept inside… Why not gather the kids and make pumpkin soup together? A hearty, warm and comforting dish to banish those winter blues away. A delicious, healthy and educational activity for your little munchers.
- Bring out the creativity and turn your big pumpkins into planters! Ask your kids to decorate the outside and plant any small flowers into them to furnish your front garden or porch. An imaginative garden and environmentally friendly way to utilise your Halloween pumpkins! Check out how to make them here.
- Why not combine both Halloween and Christmas by turning your pumpkins into snowmen? If you have 3 or more, paint them white and pile them on top of each other as you would do with snowballs. Then add warm scarves and a woolly hat and you’ve got yourself a snowman! Simple, easy and not wasteful.
Spot the festive dogs in Birmingham
Follow the new free festive trail around Birmingham City Centre and spot 10 lovely snowdogs, all Christmas themed.
What’s more, you can download a map for free and complete the trail without having to spend a penny!
You’ll find the Snowdogs at the following locations:
- Starry Night in Centenary Square
- Ru-dog at the German Christmas Market
- Elf at the Christmas in Cathedral Square Market
- Candy Cane in the Great Western Arcade
- Classic Snowdog on Corporation Street
- Roodie in the Piccadilly Arcade
- Sparkle at The Mailbox
- Ginger in Southside
- Bark the Herald Angels Sing in Bullring
- Gizmo in Selfridges
Chester Zoo, The Lanterns
Join the world premiere of the Wild Worlds Brought to Life Lantern Festival, made possible by Chester Zoo and Sony Music! This fan-favourite festival is back with a new name – Lanterns and Light!
This year, it’s bigger, better and brighter than ever, as you discover a brand-new light and sound experience! In time to immerse you in the festive magic this winter.
From dazzling and captivating light installations to being transported into enchanting lands filled with colour and festivity! Experience flickering fire gardens, larger-than-life pea-lit animal statues and even a GIANT woolly mammoth projection! Wind along paths and through trees as you discover all sorts of wonderful creatures!
They haven’t forgotten about your family favourites either. Experience an interactive adventure with their stunning puppets, including lions, elephants and zebras! Psst…we heard that Father Christmas might make an appearance too…
There’s also festive fairground rides and mouth-watering marshmallow toasting! Perfect for those chilly nights.
Moston Rd,
Upton,
Chester,
CH2 1EU
17th November – 31st December 2023
Adults from £18 - £22.00
Child £12.00 - £17.00
Glow Marwell at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire
You’ll discover a brand new nature trail filled with illuminations and displays using more than 500,000 rainbow lights! From colourful clouds, fluttering butterflies, an Enchanted Tree and new creatures along the way. The Glow Forest is set to surprise you.
Don’t forget to snap some pics! There will be plenty of photo opportunities along the way. Enjoy a sprinkle of snow and indulge in delicious Christmas food too.
Thompson's Ln,
Colden Common,
Winchester,
SO21 1JH
24th and 25th November
1st - 23rd December
27th - 30th December 2023
Child (3 and under) £15.00
Child (3-16) from £17.00
Adult from £21.00
Disney On Ice, 100 Years of Wonder
Did you know Disney is celebrating 100 years this year?! Now is the time to immerse you and the family in all things Disney!
Watch as your favourite Disney characters and their stories come to life on the ice, right before their eyes. Whether it’s watching Moana and Maui skate their way to return the heart of Te Fiti or singing along with Ariel as she follows her heart to the surface. A beautiful performance that will surely capture the hearts of your kids!
But wait…Is that Bruno?! I thought we didn’t talk about Bruno…? Well…for the first time EVER, Encanto is taking to the ice! Sing and dance with Mirabel and her amazing family!
Nottingham, Belfast and Exeter in November. More locations in December!
9th - 12th, 16th - 19th and 23rd - 26th November 2023
Tickets start from £23.00
BBC Good Food Festival
Why not make this the year you head down to the NEC in Birmingham for the BBC Good Food Winter Show? You’ll find 100s of stalls presenting their scrumptious products, from jams and artisan cheeses, to fudge, flavoured popcorn, meats, beverages and plenty of Christmas gifts too!
You can sample some food, try new things like ostrich burgers and browse the brilliant stalls. Plus, you get a goodie bag after too!
Pendigo Way,
Marston Green,
Birmingham,
B40 1NT
23rd - 26th November 2023
From £25.00
See Hamilton in Manchester
The multi award-winning masterpiece by Lin-Manuel Miranda is coming soon to the Palace Theatre, Manchester on November 11th!
The Forbidden Corner – The Strangest Place in the World
Also, can you spot all the magnificent statues and the Eye of the Needle, the Temple of the Underworld and a huge pyramid? With every turn, there will be something to amaze you all. A challenging but rewarding experience for the family to enjoy this November.
The Forbidden Corner,
Middleham,
Leyburn
DL8 4TJ
Weekends only:
November 11th - December 17th 2023
Child £14.50
Adult £16.50
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh
Explore the first built visitor attraction in Edinburgh! A historical, educational, mind-bending attraction, designed to test your brain with both historic and modern exhibits. A fun-tastic day out for the kids this November.
Not to mention you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Edinburgh – it’s great fun for all ages!
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
549 Castlehill,
Edinburgh
EH1 2ND
Open now for 7 days a week
Under 5 free
Child (5-15) £15.95
Adult £20.95
Student and Senior (65+) £18.95
Celebrate Diwali
Did you know that Leicester is the largest Hindu community outside of India?
Do you want to know how they celebrate Diwali? They close an entire street and illuminate the Golden Mile! With dazzling light installations, delicious and aromatic Indian food and explosions of colour with fireworks – it’s the best place to be.
From music and cultural performances to the grand fireworks finale. Not forgetting Ancient Giants roaming the streets, rickshaws alongside the road, lantern processions and live entertainment!
If you head down to Cossington Recreation Ground, you’ll also find a laser show, fire garden display and a marvellous LED light installation from Canal and River Trust!
Come down and witness thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the night sky. It’ll be a night to remember!
Belgrave Road,
Leicester
12th November 2023
15:00 - 21:00
Free to take part
Treetop Adventure Cardiff
Head over to Treetop Adventure Cardiff for a tee-refic time with some forest-themed crazy golf. There are two exciting 18-hole courses to putt your way around, and it’s all indoors so it’s perfect for cold November days!
Level P3 St David’s Dewi Sant,
Cardiff,
CF10 2EL
Monday to Wednesday 11:00 - 22:00
Thursday and Friday 11:00 - 23:00
Saturday 10:00 - 23:00
Sunday 09:00 - 22:00
18 holes (1 course)
Adventurers £10.25
Lil' Explorers (under 5) £5.00
Seasoned Trekkers (60+) £8.75
Student Travellers* £8.75
Family Tours of 4** £31.50
The National Videogame Museum, Sheffield
With more than 100 games for you to enjoy, we’re sure everyone will find their favourite. Plus, you can even have a go at making your very own game! Whether it’s a retro arcade game or a videogame you’ve never seen before!
Release your inner game and let loose.
Castle House,
Angel St,
Sheffield City Centre,
Sheffield,
S3 8LN
Thursday and Friday 13:00 to 16:00
Selected times on weekends
Standard £12.00
Under 18 £9.00
Under 5 free
Watch A Musical
Then bring them to one of the many musicals playing this November across the UK! Whether it’s watching Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre, ELF The Musical at Dominion Theatre or Frozen at the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane.
Or…why not Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out?! For those who love all things plucky and pink, this is a must-visit. Plus, it gets you and the kids out of the house, but still in the warmth.
Warm up those voice boxes!
Watch Holiday Movies
So, don’t hold back and embrace the cinematography of Christmas films! Do you know what’s coming back this year for season 2? The Santa Clauses on Disney+! It’s a must-watch!
If you’re stuck on what to watch this year, we have all the Christmas cheer and TV scheduling here on Netflix or follow the link below for more!
Plan a Friendsgiving
Which is why it’s super nice to get everyone together, with delicious dishes, tasty treats and more. Eat together, play games and share what you’re thankful for!
Christmas Light Switch On
There will be joyous cheer and twinkling lights! How about exploring all of London’s dazzling Christmas festive lights along the city streets? The capital city has had its festive makeover and is ready for the holiday season!
From Oxford Street and Regent Street to Carnaby Street, Hyde Park and Christmas at Kew Gardens.
Just don’t forget to wrap up in warm clothing and sample out festive food you’ll find in Covent Garden!
With our list of 16 November events & things to do in November, from all across the UK, it’s time for your family to wrap up and to go out and explore! Don’t miss out on these other great November day-out ideas below:
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