Keeping the kids entertained over the 12 days of Christmas is no easy task, especially once the presents have been opened and played with. Don’t despair, help is on hand as Travelodge has released thousands of £21 rooms at over 500 of its hotels across England, Scotland and Wales during this festive season.
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So, why not make the most of this great deal and invest in some family bonding time this Christmas break. To help you keep the kids entertained over the 12 days of Christmas, Travelodge has created a 12 days kids entertainment programme.
By stopping over at a Travelodge hotel you can turn a Daycation into a Staycation and make the most of your time away from as little as £21. For a family of four that works out at just £5.25 per person – cheaper than a cinema ticket.
Visit some of the UK’s best children’s museums such as Eureka or Thinktank and the National Space Centre. Alternatively, discover the magic behind the Harry Potter movies or get down and dirty in the National Coal Museum. The Travelodge Keeping the Kids entertained over Christmas calendar offers something for every child.
12 ideas for keeping the kids entertained this festive period:
Harry Potter Studio Tour, Watford
Explore the magic of the Harry Potter films with this unique walking tour. The experience takes visitors behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. Step inside and discover the Great Hall and Dumbledore’s Office and discover never-seen-before treasures.
The tour also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all over the world.
Nearest Travelodge hotels: Watford Central Travelodge.
At Bristol
Get your thinking caps on this festive period – At Bristol is one of the UK's most exciting hands-on science centres! With two floors packed full of over 300 interactive exhibits and fascinating special exhibitions. The new interactive exhibition in association with Aardman, the creators of Wallace and Gromit where you can make your own animated mini-film and light a street scene from Aardman's latest Wallace & Gromit film
Nearest Travelodge: Bristol Central Mitchell Lane Travelodge, Bristol, BS1 6BU
Snow Factor, Glasgow
Snow Factor at Xscape Glasgow Braehead is the real snow experience where you can ski and snowboard on fresh snow each and every day...indoors! They also have fantastic fun activities like sledging. If you are looking to lean how to ski or snowboard - Snow Factor is the best place in Scotland! You can learn all of the techniques and tricks from the best instructors in the business.
Nearest Travelodge: Glasgow Braehead Travelodge
Thinktank, Birmingham
Thinktank redefines the concept of a science museum. It gives you the opportunity to discover the world around you and the life you lead. From steam engines to intestines, this exciting museum has over 200 hands-on displays on science and technology including a digital Planetarium and outdoor ScienceGarden.
Nearest Travelodge: Birmingham Central Moor Street Travelodge
Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, London
If you’re visiting the capital this Christmas visit the festive Winter Wonderland scene in London’s Hyde Park. Open from 23 November - 6 Jan 2013, Winter Wonderland is the ultimate Christmas experience for all the family. The 24,000 square metre site features The Winter Wonderland Ice Rink - London’s largest outdoor ice rink - as well as The Winter Wonderland Observation Wheel - an incredible 50m giant observation wheel offering magnificent views of Hyde Park, along with a toboggan slide, cafes, bars and a carousel.
Nearest Travelodge: London Marylebone Travelodge
Roald Dahl Museum, Buckinghamshire
Roald Dahl’s weird and wonderful books have captured children’s and adults imaginations for years. Throw yourself into the crazy world, explore the stories and characters where giant’s capture dreams and young girls can move objects with their eyes. The small but perfectly formed museum is inspirational and actively encourages children and adults to unlock their imaginations, engage with reading and have a go at creative writing.
Nearest Travelodge: Thame Travelodge
Big Pit: National Coal Museum, Wales
Big Pit was a working coalmine until it closed in 1980. Now it stands high on the bracken-clad moors of north Gwent importing visitors instead of exporting coal. The highlight of the visit is the hour-long underground tour, led by ex-miners, which takes you down in the pit cage to walk through underground roadways. This Christmas, the Big Pit are holding festive trails from 15 December - 3 January. Pick up a trail sheet when you arrive and see if you can solve the festive quiz.
Nearest Travelodge: Pontypool Travelodge
National Space Centre, Leicester
The award-winning National Space Centre in Leicester is the UK's biggest attraction dedicated to space. Offering hours of interactive discovery and fun, the National Space Centre offers something for all the family. There are 6 themed galleries covering topics like 'Orbiting Earth' and 'Exploring the universe', and each with amazing space rockets, satellites and capsules, and hundreds of fun and educational interactive activities.
Nearest Travelodge: Leicester Central Travelodge
Crich Tramway Village
CrichTramwayVillage is a restored period village that is also home to the NationalTramwayMuseum. This winter they are opening up part of the Village and have a whole range of activities to keep visitors entertained over the festive season. Trams run every few minutes as visitors ride over the cobbles of the period street, past the original facades of historic buildings that will take your breath away. Hand over the old penny you are given on entry and you are free to ride the trams all day.
Nearest Travelodge: Alfreton Travelodge
Military Intelligence Museum, Shefford
Does your little one want to be the next James Bond? Head to the Military Intelligence Museum where you will also find the IntelligenceCorpsMuseum which charts the development of British Military Intelligence through time. Here you can view the Medmenham Collection highlighting the important role of aerial imagery and the story of intelligence gathering in East Germany at the height of the Cold War.
Nearest Travelodge: Baldock Hinxworth Travelodge
Eureka Museum, Halifax
Eureka is the UK’s national children’s museum. It is an educational charity based in Halifax which features over 400 interactive exhibits designed to inspire children aged 0 to eleven years to learn about themselves and the world around them through imagination, play and discovery.
Nearest Travelodge: Halifax Travelodge
The Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
If your children are obsessed with playing battleships at home why not take a trip down to Portsmouth which is famed for its naval heritage and harbour. Explore the maritime history at The Historic Dockyard which houses HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, the Mary Rose, the RoyalNavalMuseum and Action Stations.
Nearest Travelodge: Portsmouth Travelodge
To take advantage of this great offer book you’re £21 room today at: www.travelodge.co.uk