Lulworth Castle are adding to the magic of Christmas this year with festive cheer, family skating and plenty of panto themed activities to keep the busiest of children occupied this Christmas holiday, from Boxing Day through to New Year's Day.

Guaranteed to be a fun-filled family day out, we are delighted to welcome back the hugely popular family skating rink, DOUBLE the size of last years, for budding skaters to enjoy. The rink is better than ever and can even be used for professional skating practice. You are welcome to use your own skates or hire them on the day (included in the price). The rink is set in a lovely decorated marquee attached by a covered walkway from the Castle so fun can be had come rain or shine! The rink which is made of synthetic materials, is beter than ever.

There will also be lots of merriment in the Castle as it comes alive with plenty of themed activities to keep those little faces glowing with festive cheer. Enjoy fun and storytime with our very own panto characters, Hunt the Cracker' and make a panto mask at the activity table. There will be Christmas quizzes to puzzle over, face-painting (£1 a face) and a bouncy castle to bounce off all those Christmas treats!

To warm your red nose and icey toes enjoy a glass of spicy mulled wine, hot chocolate or a mince pie, available in the Skating Marquee. There will also be a festive menu available at the Stable Café.

So get your skates on and join in the fun at Lulworth Castle this Christmas time.

Christmas Family Skating is open every day from Wednesday 26th December to Tuesday 1st January. Gates open 10.30 am until 5pm.

hour skating and activities included in normal admission price.

Limited space available. Family tickets available, under 4's go free.

For more information call 0845 450 1054 or visit www.lulworth.com.

Parking is free. Follow the brown signs to Lulworth Castle, which is just off the A352 between Wool and Wareham on the B 3070. The Castle and Park are open to the Public Sun to Fri. Closed Sat but open Sat 29th December.

Admission charge: Adult £7, Child £4, Concession £6, Family £21 (2 Adults + 3 children) £14 (1 Adult + 3 children) (excludes special events).

Get hold of your copy of the Dorset Echo on Monday 3 December for more informtation.