Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year's Eve

There are four long days between Boxing Day and New Year's Eve, which is a long time to fill with the traditional re-runs (enter The Great Escape, and Bed Knobs and Broomsticks), and children fighting over who has the best present.

For this reason, I've compiled a few nice ideas of what to do, whether you're with kids or not, in the time between these two big holiday events, including some great ideas for burning off some of the extra sugar we consume during this season, as well as a few extra excuses to indulge (as if you needed a reason!).

Now, my first, and most stereotypical suggestion is one you'll have heard a lot over this season; pantomime.

Okay, now, bear with me - pantomimes at this time of year can be just as good as the pre-Christmas ones, if not better; in fact, you may even get cheaper tickets, now, as you'll beat the rush of people flocking to see it on New Year's Eve.

Whether you're going to one with the kids, or a pantomime for slightly more 'mature' audiences, it's a great way to spend an evening!

The next idea I'm going to put forward is another one that's generally seen in a pre-Christmas light, although this is entirely unnecessary; ice skating.
By going between Christmas and New Year, you're avoiding the usual rush, as well as getting the children (if you have any!) out of the house, for a while; the kids can burn off that extra energy they have from all the Christmas treats, and you can burn off some of those extra Christmas calories - everyone's a winner, right?

Just make sure to wrap up warm, and maybe take a first-aid kit with you, just in case anyone slips up!

Another great idea, for this time of year, is an indoor snow dome; even if you're not going to get a proper white Christmas, you can still try and recreate a little of the fun; whether you're with kids or not, you can have a go at indoor skiing and snowboarding, all for a pretty minimal price.

Most of these indoor snow domes also have a children's area, where they can practice on some bunny slopes, play a few games, and, depending on the company, have a few snowball fights!

It's great all year round, but takes on a special meaning during Christmas, especially if it's not promising to be a naturally white one.

Now, if you're planning to do any of these events, you're going to need some lunch, right? And, depending on where you live, it may be a bit of a novelty to bundle the kids into your car, and whisk them to a cosy, traditional English country pub; try searching online, you're bound to find some local pubs to try. This is great to try during the cold winter months, and it'll give you a chance to try out some slightly different foods.