Keep Children Entertained this Christmas Holidays
How to Keep Children Entertained During the Christmas Holidays
The Christmas holidays are magical for children, but they can also be overwhelming. Between festive excitement, disrupted routines, sugary treats and extra screen time, many children end up over-stimulated, bursting with energy and in need of a healthy outlet.
At Rock Up, we see this every year. Parents are looking for something that gets children moving, challenges them mentally, and offers a fresh environment away from the house.
We’ve seen first-hand how, with the right activities, the holidays can be fun, balanced and far less stressful for everyone involved.
Why a Change of Environment is Perfect in the Christmas Holidays
When children spend long periods indoors or doing the same activities, their energy can quickly turn into restlessness. A new environment helps reset their focus, burn off excess energy and improve mood, especially when physical activity is involved. Structured activities also give you parents a much-needed break from planning and supervising entertainment every single day.
Top Activities for Entertaining Children in the Christmas Holidays
Here are our top activities for surviving the Christmas Holidays with children!
1. Wall Climbing
Wall climbing is the ultimate holiday activity! It’s perfect for the whole family and especially for energetic children. It combines physical exercise with problem-solving, confidence-building and focus. Children use their whole body, burn energy quickly and leave feeling accomplished rather than over-stimulated. Best of all, it’s weather-proof, supervised and suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities – making it an ideal Christmas holiday solution.
Book your climbing session at your local centre today.
2. Soft Play
Soft play is a popular Christmas holiday activity option for younger children, offering a safe space to run, climb and explore. It’s especially useful for toddlers and early years, though older children may find it less challenging once the novelty wears off.
3. Winter Walks and Nature Trails
A brisk winter walk this Christmas holidays can help children reset and get some fresh air, there are also parks and nature trails up and down the UK for some festive fun. Although the weather is chilly, wrap up warm and explore!
4. Festive Crafts at Home
Christmas crafts can keep children busy and creative, of course this will involve preparation, and there may be mess! We’d choose to stick to climbing and burning off high energy levels.
5. Baking and Cooking Activities
Holiday baking is fun and festive. Get the children following recipes and being creative this Christmas holidays.
6. Board Games and Puzzles
Games are ideal for calmer afternoons and family time, if you got some new games from Santa, now is the perfect time to crack them open.
7. Home Treasure Hunts
Creating a treasure hunt around the house can be entertaining for children this Christmas holidays. This one it requires a fair amount planning, space and creativity from parents. But if you’re prepared to get stuck in the kids will love it.
Why Wall Climbing Stands Out as the Perfect Activity this Christmas Holidays
Wall climbing offers something many holiday activities don’t: a controlled, energetic outlet in a fresh, inspiring environment. Children stay active, challenge themselves and build confidence – all while having fun and staying engaged. For parents, it’s a reliable, structured activity that genuinely helps children burn energy and return home calmer and happier.
During the Christmas holidays, when excitement runs high, wall climbing provides the perfect balance of fun, focus and physical activity. So why not bring them down to your local Rock Up arena and let them blow off some steam! Book your session today.