Christmas advent calendar giveaway with daily prizes to be won
Cue Slade song and Noddy screeching “It’s Christmaaaaaaaaaas!” You know what? It very nearly is! And if you love the big day as much as us lot at Havealovelytime, you’ll be very excited about the start of Advent, when the real countdown begins.
Well, just to make it even more exciting, we’ve come up with a brilliant way to mark each day until December 25th – our very own advent calendar with a lovely gift to giveaway every day!
How fab is that? We have 24 wonderful prizes, with something for everyone – even dad!
Win a Sony Bloggie Camera and celebrate
with Arthur Christmas
To celebrate the release of the fantastic 3D, CG-animated family comedy Arthur Christmas, an Aardman production for Sony Pictures Animation, we are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a Sony Bloggie Camera. rthur Christmas reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child’s question: ‘So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?’ The answer: Santa’s exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a Christmas classic – a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, Arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before Christmas morning dawns. Voiced by James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent and Bill Nighy.
Santa special at Dudley Canal Trust
Why take the kids to Lapland to see Santa this Christmas when they can visit him by boat in his underground grotto deep in the Dudley Caverns?
Dudley Canal Trust are delighted to give the opportunity for a family of four to come along for free to the Santa event on Sunday 4th December 2011 to see Santa in his very own underground grotto.
Quick comp to win the chance of meeting Santa on his special train
This Christmas, Santa isn’t delivering his presents by reindeer this year – instead he’s using a very special steam train at the National Railway Museum. We’re offering a family ticket to be apart of this magical event.
Adventure bag by PacaPod up for grabs
Toddlers seek adventure at every turn and not only will your little explorers will go wild for these new animal design pods for storing their own treasured toys, nic nacs or nursery school works of art, but you will love the convenience of this dual-purpose mini changer back pack with detachable safety reins, so we’re offering one lucky parent the chance to win one of these bags for their child.
Win a fabulously festive Funky Christmas Jumper
To celebrate the release of the fantastic 3D, CG-animated family comedy Arthur Christmas, an Aardman production for Sony Pictures Animation, we are giving 2 lucky readers the chance to win a fabulously festive, Funky Christmas Jumper – just in time for Christmas!!
Win a family ticket to The World of Beatrix Potter
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere is a great day out for all the family and we’re offering a family ticket (2 adults + 2 Kids) as a prize. Beatrix Potter’s magical tales are brought to life, recreating the beautiful Lake District countryside complete with sights, sounds and smells.
The race is on for new Rubik toy
Rubik’s Race takes the much loved cube and makes it into a 2 player competition that anyone from 5+ will love, and we’re offering a free Rubik’s Race game just in time for Christmas.A fast paced game for two players to get your brain and fingers racing.
Win tickets to Shugborough’s magical Christmas evenings
I know no-one wants to talk about Christmas too soon – but there are plans to be made, and we do have a fantastic prize to give away that’s going to make the start of someone’s yuletide very merry.
Quick fire comp for bonfire night
Bonfire Night is a highlight on many family calendars but quite often the excitement of sparklers and toffee apples is offset by tears and fears when the ‘big bang’ fireworks come out.
The noise of fireworks can be distressing for some children, but there is a simple solution. We have two pairs of ear defenders to give away courtesy of 3M.
Win family tickets to the Black County Living Museum
Britain’s friendliest open-air museum, The Black Country Living Museum, is the perfect place to visit for a day out with a difference. In our latest competition, we have two family tickets to give away, which will allow two lucky families the chance to explore The Black Country Living Museum at their leisure.
Travel writing competition
Your chance to grab a £40 Groupon Voucher
Our generous friends at Groupon have offered our Have A Lovely Time Readers the opportunity to win £40 worth of Groupon vouchers for use against any Groupon deal.
Snuggle up and win this fabulous three in one travel pal
Travelling with kids is always an interesting time for parents, but thanks to our friends at Trunki, you can win their latest must-have travel product – the SnooziHedz – to give them a truly cosy trip.
Win an Ultimate Music Travel Bundle from iLuv
If you can’t bear to be away without your music and your Apple goodies – and who could? – this is a great opportunity to win all the things you need to keep everyone happy on the move – technically speaking.
Win a Junior ReadyBed for fun nights away
Once your children outgrow their travel cot, it can become a little more tricky having weekends at friends or relatives’ houses when there’s no extra beds for your little one.
Win a snack and play travel tray
Does the back seat of your car look like the place where raisins and crisps go to die? Er, just me then. This car snack and play travel tray looks like the ideal thing for when your little ones are enjoying a quick bite to eat in the car, or want a toy to keep them amused.
Win New Mega Bloks Need For Speed Toys – Be The First To Join The Race
Based on the awesome racing video game series, Need for Speed, we are giving away the coolest toys to hit the shops this summer from MEGA Bloks!
Free Disneyland Paris breaks up for grabs from P&O
P&O Ferries has teamed up with Disneyland Paris to offer two lucky families the chance to experience a two-night/three-day break to Disneyland Paris for free – the prizes include return ferry crossings, park entry and accommodation in the park too.
Win an All Surface Swingball
Oh, Swingballs! Who hasn’t got happy memories of this classic outdoor toy? Perhaps you loved playing it as a kid.
Share memories of favourite games to win this classic outdoor game.
Win Wiggles goodies to mark their big screen double
Tell us your favourite children’s songs to bags a giant poster and snap game.
Win family tickets to York Dungeon
Death and pestilence is not something you normally celebrate – but the York Dungeon thinks its summer of plague is something worth shouting about – and we have some fantastic family tickets to give away to four lucky readers.
Win a Sony Cyber-shot digital camera – do you know your Smurfs?
To celebrate the release of The Smurfs Have a Lovely Time and Sony Pictures UK are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a fantastic state-of-the-art Cyber-shot digital camera.
Win two great travel toys for tots
Salt Glow giveaway
Win a night’s stay at beautiful Hoar Cross Hall
Win a copy of Your Shape Fitness Evolved for Kinect
Beat the bugs this summer to have a lovely time: Ultrathon giveaway
Win a family pass to the Wilderness Festival
Win a school labels kit from Bright Star Kids
