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Family Christmas
Christmas is traditionally a time for family fun. We've selected a few highlights which we feel are of particular interest, but don't forget to look in our other sections. Or you could search our Events database for comprehensive listings or ask at the local Tourist Information Centre for details.

Somerset House Ice Rink
In the daytime, the ice rink will be specially attractive to children and families, with skating lessons and ice guides to accompany inexperienced skaters. As darkness falls, the rink will be illuminated with flaming torches, and special architectural lighting. The Courtyard will be dominated by a magnificent 40ft high Christmas tree.
Somerset House, Strand, London
November 28 - January 26
www.somerset-house.org.uk

Christmas Fun For Children: Christmas Food of the Past
Have fun making and tasting some of the Christmas foods of the past, and take home with you for your family to try. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.
(This event is not suitable for nut allergy sufferers.)
Eden Valley Museum, Edenbridge, Kent
December 21 - 23

Christmas Magic at Banham Zoo
The All New Wild Christmas Show. This year let a host of new stars entertain you with a Christmas extravaganza of songs, festivities and hilarious story lines! Visit Santa in his grotto and receive a free gift. Ride on the magical fairy-lit train around the zoo. Help Santa's helpers feed the deer.
Banham Zoo, Banham, Norfolk
November 23 - December 24
www.banhamzoo.co.uk

Christmas Tree - York

Christmas Quote
For it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas...
Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

Traditional Celebrations

Christmas 2002



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