This year Lola and Finn are both getting an experience instead of a 'main present' because, quite frankly, they don't actually need anything! So, I have been hunting the internet for the best experiences for the kids which us grown-ups will enjoy too, so today's Christmas Gift Guide is dedicated to experiences that our kids will love. Have we missed something? Please let us know – we would love to add to this list!
Check out the rest of our 2019 Christmas Gift Guides - so far we've done advent calendars, pyjamas and stockings and sacks – stay tuned for Christmas jumpers and books!
Dinosnores, £60pp, Natural History Museum (London).
Explore the NHM after dark, plus enjoy a host of dino-themed activities at this unique sleepover.
The Making of Harry Potter, from £38pp, Warner Bros Studios (Leavesden).
Go behind the scenes and uncover the secrets of Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, the Forbidden Forest and Gringotts.
The Slide, from £10.50, The ArcelorMittal Orbit (London).
It's 178m of twists and turns – are you brave enough to try the world’s tallest, longest tunnel slide?
Bounce Below, from £20pp, Zip World (Snowdonia).
Unleash your inner-thrill seeker in an underground net adventure in a disused mine. For ages 7+.
Soundpit Creative Play, £8pp, Southbank Centre (London).
Play in giant sandpits illuminated by beautiful graphics, creating music with your own movements.
Just So Festival, from £50 to £150pp, Rode Hall Estate (Cheshire).
Immersive, imaginative and intimate – get creative at this lovely annual family arts festival.
Beach Horse Riding Experience, £84pp, Nolton Stables (Pembrokeshire).
Saddle up for a 1.5 hour pony ride across the stunning Druidston beach – all abilities welcome.
Lollipop Making Masterclass, £35pp, Spun Candy (Spitalfields, London).
Learn the science and art of sweet making while creating own candylicious rainbow lollies.
Shapeshift, from £5.95 to £13.95pp, Eureka! The National Children’s Museum (Halifax).
Become an artwork with mind-blowing interactive tech that reacts to your movement.
Wilderness Festival, from £6.25 (infant) to £175 (adult), Cornbury Park (Oxfordshire)
Boutique festival of music, arts, literature and wellness at a lakeside setting.
Walk With Alpacas, £35pp, Charnwood Forest Alpacas (Leicestershire/Derbyshire).
Lead an adorable, friendly alpaca on a gentle stroll around a picturesque farm.
Become A Young Blacksmith, £85pp, Oldfield Forge (Herefordshire).
Forge your own piece of ironwork and receive a certificate, making you an honorary blacksmith!
The Magical Apothecary, Free, Grimm & Co (Rotherham)
Do a writing workshop, explore the Museum of Magical Artefacts and stock up on spell books, potions and magical essentials.
African Drum & Dance Camp, £99 for two, London African Drumming (Essex).
Discover traditional African music and culture with talented performers in the countryside.
Camp Bestival, from £30 to £185pp, Lulworth Estate (Dorset).
The ultimate family festival – book now and receive limited-edition Christmas goodies.
Junior Zoo Keeper for a Day, £89, Millets Falconry Centre (Oxfordshire).
Spend a whole day interacting with exotic creatures, such as meerkats, skunks, ferrets, reptiles and more.
Family Surf Day, £220, Fistral Beach Surf School (Cornwall).
Enjoy a family day in the world class waves of Fistral Beach with a private lesson for four people.
Spotted something you know we'd love? Let us know by leaving a comment or emailing team@bambinogoodies.co.uk. Don't forget to share with other discerning parents!
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