Ice Skating was my sport as a child / teen.
Joining me on the ice were my sons Kian and Isaac alongside Joanne from CharlieMoos, her son Charlie and daugther Megan.
The last time Kian went ice skating was at Eden Project over 5 years ago where it was like watching the spider Bogat in Harry Potter when it had roller skates on. I spent pretty much the whole session crying with laughter whilst Daddy helped him round. I couldn’t skate as was pregnant with Isaac at the time.
Because of this, I made the decision to hire Isaac the Penguin which he could use as a support to guide him around the ice – I am so glad I did as it did save us from any nasty falls, although he did end up on his knees a few times.
It appears that ice Skating is not like riding a bike……you forget everything! Well not quite, but it took me ten minutes to find my balance without wobbling. It was a challenge trying to help Isaac, Charlie and Megan who were using Joanne, the barrier and I as their balance aids.
Whilst the Penguin was great, Isaac couldn’t actually figure out how to move and just pushed his feet forwards and backwards. His excuse “It’s slippery Mummy” made us chuckle though. I ended up pushing him around for most of the session.
Isaac was soon ready to join us again, and fancied a tow this time rather than a push!
Once we had finished on the ice we explored some of the Light Pods, which are ten unique, interactive light installations to enjoy. The light pods are completely free and each is a unique world of light and colour with its own character to delight your senses. Our favourite was the disco balls which looked beautiful in the daylight so I can only imagine how spectacular they look once it is dark.
We also found Santa was here too, complete with his team of elves and piles of wonderful gifts from
There is also a sensational series of lighting installations combining light and colour with the trees, pathways and the Bourne Stream to be found nestling among the historic and beautiful
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What a brilliant day! I haven’t been ice skating for years, I used to love it! Must take the boys 🙂 #WhatstheStory
I always fancied myself as a professional ice dancer as a child. Of course it was all a fantasy and I could barely get one foot in front of the other! You look like you all had a fantastic day out skating. Do the do penguins for adults?
Sadly they don’t although that would be a brilliant idea!
I’m a scaredy cat on ice, but hubby would have been in his element showing off in front of everyone
I’m a big ice skating fan – tho can’t do anything fancy. Sounds like a great Christmas event in Bournemouth.
#whatsthestory
Looks like such a fun day out. I love ice skating!
What a fabulous post Kara, sounds like you had the best time. I love those little penguins to keep you upright, inspired idea. Brilliant photos, seems like a superb day. Thank you so much for sharing with #whatsthestory
Loving the moose bar! I also love the idea of the penguin to help support the less confident children – I think Kitty and Ozzy would need them!
We’ll have to make a day out of it before Crimbo – thanks for the heads up x
It looks like a fantastic day. I love the penguin
That looks fab, I’ve only been ice skating once and was terrified so not thought to go with Monkey – those penguins are just what we need! #whatsthestory
We had a fab day 🙂 Thanks for persuading me to come! Moo is udderly in awe of Kian he’d like to adopt him as his big brother! And who could blame him such a lovely, kind, polite boy and so great with the little ones. A credit to his mum and dad 🙂
Oh yes when we went skating I had forgot everything! Could have done with the penguin too as not easy with 4 non-skating children falling over too.
Looks like a gorgeous day and I’m jealous as we haven’t seen father christmas yet.
Was just debating bringing Syd over one day this week- I knew you would have reviewed it so popped over to see what you thought- looks fab – think we will head down one afternoon and catch it at dusk!