Family Day Out

Laplanduk, 17 November to 24 December 2018, Ascot Berkshire. Tickets from £49; laplanduk.co.uk Laplanduk is a four-hour immersive experience based on an original adaptation of the Father Christmas story. Enjoy a day of toy making, ice skating and a spot of gift shopping at Christmas HQ, topped off with a visit to Santa’s Grotto. This is an impressive memory-making event on an epic scale. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, 22 November 2018 to 6 January 2019, Hyde Park, London. Free entry; adult tickets for attractions from £8; hydeparkwinterwonderland.com Soak in the sights and sounds of this festive playground for all ages. With roller coasters, entertainment shows, an ice rink and circus, along with a special family entrance leading you straight into Santa Land, you’ll be ready for St Nick in no time.