Christmas in London is one of our favourite times to be in the capital. As ever, I’ve listed 30 coolest Things to Do with Kids this Christmas from Hogwarts in the Snow, to the Hamleys Christmas Toy Parade this weekend, Winter Wonderlands and ice skating rinks open through February. Here’s to a fabulous Christmas everyone!
Christmas in London: 30 COOLEST Things to do with Kids
CHRISTMAS ATTRACTIONS
1. LEGO Store Leicester Square, 3 Swiss Court, W1D 6AP (Leicester Square tube)
Just in time for its first Christmas in London (and gifting season), the world’s largest LEGO store opens in London this weekend, covering 914 square metres over two floors! This promises to be an epic experience for master builders and mini creators with tons of features to attract all ages. A LEGO Big Ben will dominate both floors, made from 200,000 bricks (only took 2,280 hours to complete… woah!), with a working clock face that’s illuminated at night like the real thing. We’ve loved some of the LEGO Christmas attractions around town over the years including the giant LEGO tree at St. Pancras so we’re more than a little bit excited. Take the kids or just geek out yourself. Daily from 10am (opens Nov 17)
2. Hogwarts in the Snow, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Aerodrome Way, Leavesden, Hertfordshire, WD25 7GS (Watford Junction rail)
The Gryffindor common room, the Great Hall and the Hogwarts castle model are all dressed for the season as the Harry Potter Studio Tour opens Hogwarts in the Snow for Christmas again. See long dining tables showcasing Christmas puddings, roast turkeys and hams studded with cherries, check out handmade Christmas cards in the boys’ dorm (some made by cast members!), special effects fire lighting the fireplaces, costumes and other magic on display. The WB Studio Tour is an unmissable experience and the perfect gift/outing for all Harry Potter fans.9am-10am first tours, last tour 4-6.30pm (closing time 3 hours after last tour); adult from £33/child from £25.50/family from £101/under 4s FREE but require tickets. Pre-booking essential. (Nov 19-Jan 29)
3. Hamleys Christmas Toy Parade, Regent St, W1 (Oxford Circus/Piccadilly Circus tube)
It’s back! The world’s biggest toy parade marches up and down Regent’s Street for a traffic-free day of fun and spectacle. Teletubbies, Optimus Prime, My Little Pony, LEGO Ninjago’s Kai and others join family favourites Basil Brush, Barbie, The Gruffalo, Peppa Pig, Fireman Sam, Power Rangers and other stars of the toy box, page and screen. Again there will be Meet and Greet stations, Hamley’s Elves and Hattie Bear will be out to say hello, a live stage outside Hamleys, and chances to win amazing prizes. Plus a special visit from Santa! From 10.30am-4pm, FREE (Nov 20)
4. Enchanted Christmas House, at London Art House, 2-18 Britannia Row, N1 8PA (Angel tube)
One of the more popular Christmas in London experiences that parents and kids rave about and book year after year… Your child will be entranced by this unique setting where they can play in the Garden of Winter Wonder, help to decorate Gingerbread Men in the Gingerbread Kitchen, assist Santa’s elves in the Busy Elves’ Workshop, stop by the Genies’ Christmas Cave, tuck into a winter picnic and take part in an interactive show. There are bespoke visits with Santa and for adults, it’s a wonderful chance to discover this beautiful venue in Islington. 10.30am & 2.30pm for three hour sessions (from 9.30am & 1.30pm on Dec 24); ticket range £129 (family of 2) up to £340 (family of 7) (Nov 26-Dec 24)
5. Victorian Christmas Spectacular at Royal Horseguards Hotel, 2 Whitehall Court SW1A 2EJ (Charing Cross tube)
The team that brought you last year’s magical Children’s Christmas Spectacular is back for an even bigger festive treat at the fabulous Royal Horseguards Hotel. Bring your children and their wild imaginations to this trip back in time to the Charles Dickens era, where a Victorian Christmas wonderland is brought vividly to life. Expect pop-up performers, an engaging Christmas show, traditional sweet stalls, encounters with Santa, bubbly for adults and more than a few surprises! 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm; from £75 + VAT /child under 1 FREE (Dec 4)
We also like
Get creative with the kids at the Museum of Brands Christmas Toy Making Activity (Nov 15-Dec 22); get into make believe with a seasonal theme this Christmas at Kidzania (Nov 20-30); watch festive films on a pontoon at St Katherine Dock’s Floating Film Festival (Dec 5-11); sample toasty treats (pizzas, veggie nosh, homemade stews and roasted chestnuts), with disco beats and live music at the Skip Garden Fire Feast for all the family in King’s Cross (Dec 9); go to Geffrye Museum in Hoxton for fab Christmas Events (from Nov 18) as well as their Farewell to Christmas (Jan 6)
WINTER WONDERLANDS
6. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, W2 (Hyde Park Corner tube)
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland returns for another season of mind-bending and eye-watering stunts from Zippo’s Christmas Circus, ice skating under the stars, soaring over London in the Giant Observation Wheel and getting your tongue stuck to the ice (well, hopefully not) inside the Magical Ice Kingdom. This year you can watch the dazzling performance of Nutcracker on Ice, as well as Cirque Beserk and for younger ones, a special edition of the Sooty Christmas show. Of course there are tons of fairground rides and 200 chalets to browse in the Angels and Fairies Christmas Market. A cracking event. All ages. Opens 5pm-9pm (Fri Nov 21), then 10am-10pm daily; park entry is FREE, ride tokens cost £1 and rides start at £2 for kids rides, £3 for adults; book for special attractions and skating in advance at http://hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/tickets (until Jan 3)
7. Backyard Cinema Winter Night Garden, 42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR (Borough/Elephant & Castle tube)
Cinema lovers can walk through the secret wardrobe and through a tunnel of trees into the indoor snow-dusted forest that is the Winter Night Garden. Cosy up with your minis for a feast of family films to get you in that Christmas mood. The line-up includes Elf, It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone and other classics. There’s mulled wine and mince pies, along with delicious food and drink from the enchanted bar (from 5pm). All ages welcome (check screening certificate). Various screenings/doors open from 6pm, screening 8pm (Mon-Fri); doors open from 11am for 12.30pm screening/3pm for 4.30pm screening/7pm for 8.30pm screening (Sat-Sun). Ticket prices range from standard £12.35 (daytime weekend) or £16.50 up to £65 for blankets, bottle of fizz and refreshments included. (until Jan 6, 2017)
8. Covent Garden Christmas 2016, Covent Garden Piazza and Market Building, WC2E 8RF (Covent Garden tube)
We LOVE walking through Covent Garden every Christmas in London. Maybe it’s the giant Christmas tree all lit up in the piazza or the sparkly mistletoe chandeliers in Market Building (pucker up, darlings). Or just the fabulous mix of street performances and Christmassy activities to warm the cockles. This year for the first time you can meet Santa in his interactive grotto or go on an augmented reality treasure hunt to spot 8 reindeer hidden around Covent Garden. You can even win a gift from the UK’s first AR Christmas tree! All day, FREE (until Jan 2016)
9. Southbank Centre Winter Festival, South Bank, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (Embankment/Waterloo tube)
Do you feel it in the air? That Christmas magic is everywhere, especially as the Southbank Centre Winter Festival reopens for the season. No Slava’s Snow Show this year sadly, but lots of lovely activities for all ages including: the return of the fabulous BUMP Rollerdisco; incredible tricks and artistry from NoFit State circus; Poggle, a mystical dance piece for little ones; virtual reality experience Treehugger; screenings of Stick Man, followed by storytelling with Julia Donaldson and live illustration from Axel Scheffler; Big Band Winter Karaoke and loads more. Plus the bustling Winter Market where you can pick up a trinket or two. Daily, 9am until late; varying prices for events, many activities are FREE (until Jan 25)
10. Winter on the Green, Parson’s Green, off New King’s Rd, SW6 4UJ (Parson’s Green/Fulham Broadway tube)
Head south to this brand new winter festival, Winter on the Green that promises a marvellous array of fun and festive goodness for all ages. There will be an outdoor cinema screening Christmas movies, a fun fair, Christmas market stalls where you can pick up edible treats and gifts of all types, an all-weather ice rink and of course, Santa’s grotto. Plus our favourite family ravers Big Fish Little Fish will make a special appearance (Dec 17, 2pm-4pm) to get that Christmas party spirit started (think club DJs, crafts and glitter!). From 10.30am; general entry £5; ice skating adult £12.50/child £9.50; outdoor cinema adult £12.50/child £6.50-£9.50; fun fair ride & Santa’s grotto £5; family rave adult £9/child £6/pre-walkers FREE (Dec 16-18)
We also like
Walk through illuminated trees at The Enchanted Woodland at Syon Park (Nov 18 to Dec 4); Christmas at Kew is a stunning adventure for all the family (Nov 23-Jan 2); and if you can, make time to check out the Christmas lights on Sloane Square, Oxford St and Regent St; or the dazzling Christmas window displays at Harrods, Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason and John Lewis.
ICE SKATING AND ROLLER DISCO
11. Tower of London Ice Rink, EC3N 4AB (Tower Gateway DLR/Tower Hill tube)
Get dizzy on the ice rink under the majestic gaze of the Tower of London. Every year hordes of visitors flock to this dramatic venue where this year you can chill out in an immersive Eis Haus Experience aka a bar made of ice! Take your younger ones for the quieter morning and early afternoon sessions (£5 Skate Aid penguins available), or brave the cold and the crowds for an evening spin. Weekend DJs and Yeoman tours only add to the vibe. From 11am daily; adult £13.50/child under 12 £9.50/family £38 (Nov 16-Jan 3)
12. Skate at Somerset House at the Strand, WC2R 1LA (Charing Cross tube)
London’s coolest rink is open for the Christmas season, offering a glamorous backdrop against which to cut the ice and a host of popular DJs on rotation. Spin your little ones around or sign them up for the Skate School for beginners or the Polar Cub Club for under 8s. If you’re just there for the spectacle, why not hang out in the Fortnum’s Lodge for food and hot drinks, or pick up a gift or two in the Fortnum’s Christmas arcade. Skate sessions last an hour between 8.45am (select dates) to 11.30pm; tickets from £7.50 (Nov 17-Jan 15)
13. Westfield London Skate in StyleShepherd’s Bush, W12 7SL (Shepherd’s Bush tube/overground)
Shop until your wallet pops, then hit the ice rink at Westfield’s special Skate in Style activity sponsored by Coach. Enjoy skating with friends and family, meet #Rexythecoachdino and relax in the Coach lounge. Ages 4+. Varying times from 10am-9pm (Mon-Sat) and 12-6pm (Sun); adult from £10.50 off peak, £12.50 peak/child £8.50 + £5 stabilising seals and penguins (Nov 24-Jan 8)
14. Natural History Museum Ice Rink, Cromwell Rd, SW7 5BD (South Kensington tube)
One of the city’s best loved spaces boasts a 950 square metre ice rink, where everyone from novices to pros, wheelchair users to toddlers on Bob skates (two blades on a shoe) can have a go. If you’re not skating you can still have a wonderful time exploring the museum, then coming out to watch Londoners and visitors gliding around, while you have a hot chocolate or ride on the carousel. Hourly from 10am-9pm (Mon-Wed), 10am-10pm (Thu-Fri), 9am-10pm (Sat), & 9am-9pm (Sun); late openings Christmas to New Year (closed Dec 25); adult £12.65 off peak-£14.65 peak/child £8.80 off peak-£9.80 peak/family from £36.90 (until Jan 8)
15. BUMP Roller Disco at Southbank Centre under Hungerford Bridge, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (Embankment/Waterloo tube)
This ultra fab roller disco pop-up is back on the South Bank for its Winter Festival outing. Get into your glittery tops and sparkly leggings and glide around the dance floor, with disco balls and tinkly tunes from the live DJ. Skates are available from child size 9 to adult size. 3pm-11pm (Mon-Fri) & 11am-11pm (Sat-Sun); 11am-11pm daily (from Dec 19-Jan 8); closed from 6pm Thu Dec 24 and closed all day Dec 25 & Dec 31; adult £12/child £9 (under 14s tickets only available until 7pm)/Fri & Sat club nights adult £15-child £12 (12+ only 7pm-9pm/then 16+ only) (until Jan 22)
We also like
There’s more ice skating fun at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and Winter on the Green (see Winter Wonderlands above); the massively fun Canary Wharf Ice Rink (from 10am, until Feb 25); just show up and skate at Broadgate Circle Ice Rink (10am-10pm, until Feb 2); go a bit further afield for Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink (10am-10pm, Nov 25-Jan 8); and as always, you can ice skate all year round at Alexandra Palace Ice Rink
SANTA AND FRIENDS
16. Adventure to Santa’s Grotto with Kung Fu Panda at Westfield Stratford, Chestnut Plaza (beside Cafe Football and Omega), E20 (Stratford tube/overground) (also available at Westfield Shepherd’s Bush).
Follow Po and friends on a kick ass adventure into Father Christmas’ cave of wonders. Hop aboard the rocket powered cart on an immersive cinematic journey that will land your kids right on Santa’s lap (or near enough to take a gift and a snap shot!). Varying times between 9am-8pm (check web site before visit – special opening hours for Christmas Eve); peak single £10, off peak £8/family of 4 peak £35, off peak £28 (Nov 19-Dec 24)
17. Meet Santa and his Huskies at London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT (Hammersmith tube, then bus 283/Barnes rail)
This has to be one of the most exciting Father Christmas activities, that takes place every Christmas in London at the wildly popular nature reserve. Meet Santa and his huskies at London Wetland Centre and even go on a sleigh ride! You can also get busy crafting with the Elves in the Christmas workshop, ride a donkey and explore the glorious surroundings. All ages (husky and donkey rides for ages 8 and under). Daily from 10am; tickets to see Santa £6 per child + regular admission fees (Dec 3-4)
18. Santa’s Special Steam Train on the Epping-Ongar Railway, North Weald, CM16 6BT and Ongar, CM5 9AB (vintage bus ride via Epping tube to North Weald station)
Hooray, our favourite man in red is back on Santa’s Special Train, riding all the way to the ‘North Pole’ and back to Ongar on the heritage steam or diesel train. Kids receive a gift, drink and chocolate and parents who’ve been on their best behaviour are rewarded with mince pie and mulled wine. Trains leave North Weald 09:45*, 11:25, 13:05, 14:45** & 16:25** (*excluding 3, 4 & 21 December, **excluding 24 December), buses leave from Epping Underground and locations in Ongar approximately 50 minutes earlier to conveniently connect with trains. Fares for Santa’s Special train include the present/glass of festive drink and mince pie, train journey and connecting bus. Adult/senior from £16 (higher fares on busy days), child £13/babies under 18 months FREE. (Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 & 24)
19. London Zoo: VIP Breakfast with Santa, Regent’s Park Rd, NW1 4RY (Camden Town/Regent’s Park tube)
The regular meetings with Santa are already sold out (bah humbug), but you can go early for a special VIP Breakfast with Father Christmas and his elves. Enjoy pastries with Mrs Claus on the terrace, grab a photo and gift from the big guy, and hear reindeer talks from the zoo’s keepers. All ages. From 10am; adult £15/child £40, including under 3s (+ regular zoo admission (Dec 17-24)
20. City Cruises: Sail with Santa, from Tower Pier, Lower Thames River, EC3N 4DT (Tower Hill tube)
Ahoy mateys. City Cruises offers a quirky adventure this Christmas in London: Sail with Santa along the River Thames! Father Christmas swaps his sleigh for a boat and you can join the ride, earning a soft drink and a cookie as well as a gift for kids who keep him company. Mulled wine and mince pies will get the adults in a merry mood too (there’s bubbly at the cafe/bar if you fancy it). All ages. 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm; adult £25/child under 18 £15/under 3s FREE (Dec 3, 4, 10, 11 then daily from Dec 17-24)
We also like
Tickets for the Harrods Christmas Grotto went in minutes (better put yourself on the waiting list for 2017). But you can also Meet Father Christmas at Hamleys in the party room (Nov 26-Dec 24); discover when Santa is Coming to Battersea Park Zoo (Dec 3-24); visit the old fella in Santa’s Grotto at Duke of York Square in Chelsea, FREE but pre-booking recommended (until Dec 23); pop in to see the Victorian Santa’s grotto at Museum of London (Dec 3-23); or search for Father Christmas at Royal Albert Hall (Dec 6-24)
CHRISTMAS SHOWS
21. Peter Pan at National Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX (Embankment/Waterloo tube)
Take a trip back to Neverland in this soaring new adaptation of Peter Pan, starring the eponymous hero and his friends Tinkerbell, Wendy and the Lost Boys. Based on JM Barrie’s beloved tale, we follow the adventures of a boy who refuses to grow up, and the characters who challenge (and love) him along the way. Fresh from its sellout success at Bristol’s Old Vic, Sally Cookson’s mischief and magic-laden production sprinkles fairy dust onto National Theatre. For ages 7+. 2pm & 7pm; £15-£60 (Nov 17-Feb 4)
22. Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas at Lyric Hammersmith, W6 (Hammersmith tube)
You know that the *real* Santa’s just around the corner when the Raymond Brigg’s version pops up at the Lyric Hammersmith. Mr & Mrs Claus appear in a charming adaptation of the picture book in this beloved show that has played year after year to audiences young and old. Catch Father Christmas on stage in his full (and ever so slightly foul mouthed) glory before he zips off on his sleigh for the season. Filled with songs, playful puppetry and live music – perfect for ages 0-6. Shows from 9.30am (times and dates vary, check the website for your day); £10/babies under 18 months FREE on parent/carer’s lap (Nov 18-Dec 24)
23. Hackney Empire Pantomime: Sleeping Beauty, 291 Mare St, E8 (Hackney Central overground)
The number one pantomime in London returns to Hackney Empire with its usual mix of dizzy dames, larger-than-life rogues, and more than a few tummy-clutching gags. In the land of Hackneytonia where unicorns and fairies reign, evil Carabosse casts a wicked spell over Princess Tahlia. But will she recover in time to change her fate? Get set for a sparkling evening of laughs, songs and surprises. All ages. 1pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 5.30pm, 7pm (times vary daily, check site); £10-£36 (Nov 26-Jan 8)
24. Will Tucket’s Nutcracker: The World’s First Immersive Ballet at The Printworks London, Surrey Quays Road, Canada Water, SE16 7ND (Canada Water tube/overground)
For the first time this Christmas, Will Tucket’s Nutcracker invites audience members to experience Tchaikovsky’s masterful ballet in a 360-degree immersive environment. Performers including Adam Cooper (Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake) as Uncle Drosselmeyer, lead viewers into the heart of the show, in a production that brings together the best of classical ballet choreography and new immersive theatrical techniques. You can choose how much or how little you want to get involved. Live the fairytale with your little ones ages 5 and over, it’s sure to be an unforgettable show! Varying times from 2pm, 5pm, 7pm & 8pm; adult £42-£59/child £22-£30 (Dec 1-Jan 8)
25. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Live at Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, WC2H 9ND (Leicester Square tube)
Eric Carle’s wonderful picture book is brought to the West End stage for the first time at Ambassadors Theatre this Christmas. The Very Hungry Caterpillar features a menagerie of 75 charming puppets in a colourful 60-minute show that stays faithful not just to the eponymous book, but to 3 more Carle favourites: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse and The Very Lonely Firefly. If you and your children are fans of Eric Carle’s bold and bright illustrations and lyrical storytelling, then you will love this show directed by Jonathan Rockefeller. For ages 2-7, younger ones welcome. 11am & 2pm (Wed-Sun); £12.50-£26.50 (Dec 2-Jan 7)
We also like
The Snowman flies back into Peacock Theatre for the 19th year! (until Jan 4); Baddies the Musical at Unicorn Theatre brings the fairy tale bad guys back to the stage (Nov 15-Dec 31); and don’t miss Disney on Ice presents Frozen at the O2 (Dec 21-30)
See all our Top Christmas Theatre picks in our upcoming guide (out next week)!
SHOPPING AND EATING
26. Christmas at Sutton House and Breaker’s Yard: Pantomime Christmas Fairs, 2 and 4 Homerton High Street, Hackney, London, E9 6JQ (Hackney Central overground, Hackney Downs rail)
Sutton House, London’s National Trust Tudor manor, is doing something extra special this Christmas: they’ll be throwing a pantomime style Christmas fair every weekend. Rooms in the Hackney manor house will have a panto theme and feature live action characters e.g. Puss in Boots, Robin Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Jack & the Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, Hansel & Gretel, Snow White, Alice in Wonderland and more… all interacting with guests. While you’re there, stop by the double decker caravan in Breaker’s Yard where Santa awaits (perhaps with a gift). All ages. 12pm-5pm (Sat-Sun); adult £5/child £2.50/family of 4 £12.50/under 5s FREE – NB: prices are for whole property, there’s free entry to Breaker’s Yard, shop and tea rooms. (Nov 26-Dec 18)
27. Fun DMC: Xmas Double Header & Market at Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP (South Kensington/High St Kensington tube)
Christmas in London gets a funkier twist with this one-off event for hip hop heads and their nippaz. The daytime block party for groovers of all ages runs a dance-floor session with their usual beats, accessories, hip hop colouring sheets and more good stuff. For Xmas, there’s also a mini Christmas market with stalls from Nippaz With Attitude, Kid Fury Club, The Mini Edit & FUN DMC. If that’s not enough, Hip Hop Santa will be giving out bags for the kids to take home. 10am-12.30pm & 1pm-3.30pm; adult £13/child £7/pre-walkers FREE (Dec 10)
28. Illustrator’s Christmas Fair 2016 by House of Illustration, 2 Granary Square, King’s Cross London N1C 4BH
Granary Square is transformed into an illustrator’s grotto where nearly 100 of the best contemporary illustrators and collectives will showcase their wares in time for Christmas gift shopping. There will be a wide range of prints, posters, artist books, ceramics and badges to choose from, and that’s just for starters. Great time to bring the kids, enjoy the buzz of Granary Square, wander around the House of Illustration’s latest exhibits and pick up something special for a loved one. 11am-6pm, FREE (Dec 10)
29. Kings Cross Real Food Christmas Market, Kings Cross Square, Euston Road, London N1C 9AL (Kings Cross/St Pancras tube)
Kings Cross has always brought a variety of flavours to the capital and the Real Food Christmas Market gives shoppers and commuters an extra reason to hang around the ‘hood. This special festive edition of the popular street market runs for just under 2 weeks, meaning there’s no excuse not to snap up something tasty to enjoy with your friends and family. From 12pm-9pm daily; FREE entry (Dec 14-23)
30. Little Feast at Shepherd’s Bush Yard, Goldhawk Road, London, W12 8HA (Shepherd’s Bush tube/overground)
This is an ideal spot to visit after Christmas shopping in Westfield. One of London’s most popular Christmas foodie events is back with Little Feast serving up delicious, warming wintery nosh from 5 street food vendors: Bull & Rancher, Claw, Nanny Bill’s, Le Bao and Cheeky Burger. Dine in a heated and covered seating area described as an ‘English winter garden’ with fairy lights and huge Christmas trees. Plus everything’s under a tenner! All ages. NB: no kids after 5pm due to licensing laws. 6pm–11pm (Wed-Fri), 12pm–11pm (Sat), 12pm–8pm (Sun), closed Mon/Tue; entry FREE, food prices range from £4-£9 (until Dec 23)
We also like
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Christmas Market and Southbank Centre Christmas Markets feature German style chalets stacked with trinkets and treats (see Winter Wonderlands above); shop around by Tower Bridge at Christmas by the River at More London at the Scoop (Nov 30-Jan 3); the ultra chic Babyccino Shop Up hosts boutiques and fun kids activities (Dec 5); look for presents and tasty wares at Greenwich Christmas Market (until Dec 24); find gorgeous baubles at the Designer Jewellers Group at Barbican Centre (until Jan 1); shop the pop-up version of Fortnum & Mason at the Somerset House Christmas Arcade (until Jan 1)
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All of it sounds so magical. I eagerly await your round-ups, year after year because I know they’ll have everything I could possibly want. This has become my go to list for things to do in London, not just at Christmas but all year round. Love the idea of the reindeer hunt in Covent Garden – shall not be missing that. And I recently discovered the Backyard Cinema and have booked it for A’s birthday – taking her and a few friends. Booked it on a whim and was hoping it will be good but seeing it on your list has convinced me that it must be great! xx
Uju
Aww thanks for the kind words Nomita and how fun that you’re going to Backyard Cinema for A’s birthday. Make sure you blog it! We were invited last year but weren’t able to make it, hopefully we’ll get a chance to go this year. Christmas in London is such a magical time but there’s almost too much to do. Putting together my Christmas theatre guide right now :-) x
Honestmum
Amazing line up and brilliant post, I literally want to spend the whole month there, we keep getting invited to things but it’s hard with the kids. We are coming next weekend though, hope to see you guys xx PS I wish I could ice skate, I’m useless! x
Nell (the Pigeon Pair and Me)
Some fantastic suggestions here! We’re off to Backyard Cinema in a couple of weeks, and I can’t wait. And we saw Father Christmas at the Lyric last year – it’s such a lovely show. Thanks for linking up with #CulturedKids!
Uju
Ha I’m no good on ice skates myself having only done it once (and that’s thanks to this blog)! Do come and spend the month or longer, there’s so much on, love London at Christmas x
Uju
Oh cool we’re off to Backyard Cinema soon too, what film are you going to see? x
Cathy (Mummytravels)
Such great ideas- I am quite rubbish at making the most of what’s on my doorstep as I just need to plan a bit more but plenty of inspiration. #culturedkids
Uju
Thanks Cathy, there really is so much to discover in London and I still have loads of places to explore in my own neighbourhood! x