26 - 29 Nov 2026
Olympia, London

26 - 29 Nov 2026, Olympia, London

What's On For Kids

Make Christmas magical for the little ones with festive family fun, hands-on activities, and plenty of surprises to discover at The Ideal Christmas Show

Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto

Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto

Make Christmas extra magical as your little ones step into Santa’s enchanting Grotto. Wander through a festive world filled with Christmas wonder before meeting Santa himself, sharing Christmas wishes, receiving a special gift and capturing the moment with a family photo to treasure.

Make a day of the magic with your Santa's Grotto ticket, bringing together Santa’s Grotto, extra festive fun and entry to The Ideal Christmas Show for a Christmas day out the whole family will love.


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Get Squishy in the Christmas Slime Studio

Get Squishy in the Christmas Slime Studio

Let their creativity run wild in the Christmas Slime Studio, where little ones can create their very own festive slime from start to finish. They’ll choose a delicious Christmas scent, pick their favourite colours, then add sparkles, charms and fun mix-ins to make their creation completely unique.

Then it’s time to get squishy! With help from the Slime Studio team, they’ll stretch, swirl, bubble and pop their slime, before taking their festive masterpiece home to keep the fun going.

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Create Your Own Choc ’N’ Roll Lollipop

Create Your Own Choc ’N’ Roll Lollipop

Sprinkle a little extra sweetness into their Christmas adventure with Create Your Own Choc 'N' Roll Lollipop. Little chocolate lovers can drop in to make their very own chocolate lollipop before getting creative with decorations and festive finishing touches.

Included with the Santa's Grotto ticket, it’s a deliciously fun addition to their day and a sweet Christmas memory to take home.

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A Little Lunch for a Big Day Out

A Little Lunch for a Big Day Out

Keep little tummies happy during your magical day out with Olympia's Children's Lunch Pack, available for just £5.95. 

Each pack includes a freshly prepared sandwich, carton of juice, crisp apple and packet of crisps, making it a tasty and convenient choice for hungry little visitors. 

Simply pick one up from Olympia's retail units throughout the show for an easy grab-and-go lunch, leaving more time for festive fun, Christmas shopping and making magical memories together. 

Unwrap a World of Gaming & Gadgets

Unwrap a World of Gaming & Gadgets

Discover a world of gaming, gadgets and festive fun, with plenty for the whole family to play, try and explore. Get hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2 and discover exciting interactive experiences from the likes of Tonies and POSCA, where little ones and grown-ups alike can join in the fun.

Then let the fun continue in the Entertainment Hub, a playful wonderland packed with retro arcade games, pinball, puzzles, building sets and clever gadgets. Play, compete, build and explore together, discover new family favourites and find plenty of inspiration for those Christmas wish lists.

A Festive Feast Awaits

A Festive Feast Awaits

Indulge in the flavours of Christmas with irresistible treats for little ones and grown-ups alike. From chocolatey creations and indulgent bakes to fudge and other seasonal favourites, there are plenty of tempting treats to discover as you explore. 

Satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious finds from Cheeky Chocolate, Fudge-a-holic, Drip Drop Bake Stop & Izelias Chocolate, perfect for enjoying at the show, sharing with the family or taking home for Christmas. Come hungry, discover something new and make your festive day out that little bit sweeter!

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