Albert Bear's Storybook Adventure

Albert Bear's Storybook Adventure opens at Fort Nelson on Saturday 28 November, and it runs right through to 3 January 2027, so there are plenty of dates to choose from if you're planning a trip over the Christmas break. It's a free family trail, which makes it an easy one to slot into a day out with the kids without having to worry about tickets or a big spend.

The whole thing is built around Albert Bear, and the trail takes you through the fort following him as he wanders through a collection of fairy tales and fables. It's designed for families to work through together, so it's as much about the walk around the site as it is about the stories you pick up along the way. If you've got little ones who love a story, it's right up their street.

Fort Nelson is up on the hill in Portsmouth (PO17 6AN), and since the trail runs from late November through to the start of January, it's a good option for those winter days when you want to get the kids out of the house and moving. Because it's a trail rather than a timed show, you can take it at your own pace, which is usually the way to go when you're juggling a few different ages.

It's free to take part, and with dates running from 28 November to 3 January, you've got a fair few weekends to fit it in. If you're looking for something to do with the family over the festive period, this is a straightforward one to add to the list.