Plan Your Perfect Christmas in London 2023: Grottos, Christmas Markets, and Merry Events

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Are you already thinking ahead to Christmas 2023? Look no further for the best places to book Santa’s grottos and other festive activities. This guide has got you covered.

Christmas Markets

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market – 2nd November 2023 until 24th December 2023. Further details here.

Southbank Winter Market – 28th October 2023 – 7th January 2024. Further details here.

Winter By The River – 14th November 2023 – 1st January 2024. Further details here.

Kingston Christmas Market – 16th November 2023 – 31st December 2023. Further details here.

Christmas in Leicester Square – 8th November 2023 – 7th January 2024. Further details here.

Bournemouth Christmas Market – 16th November 2023 – 1st January 2024. Further details here.

Christmas Lights In London 2023

If you’re seeking the finest Christmas lights displays in London, take a look below for top recommendations.

• Oxford Street lights switch on – 2nd November 2023

• Marylebone Village Christmas lights switch on – 9th November 2023

• Merchant Square Paddington Christmas lights switch on – 23rd November 2023

• Chelsea Christmas lights switch on – 18th November 2023

• Carnaby Street lights switch on – 2nd November 2023

• Covent Garden lights switch on – 7th November 2023

• Connaught Village – 17th November 2023

• Belgravia Christmas lights switch on – 15th November 2023

•St Christopher’s Place Christmas lights – 14th November 2023

• Bond Street – TBC

• Regent Street Christmas lights switch on – 9th November 2023

• St James’s Christmas lights switch on – TBC

• Greenwich Market lights – 15th November 2023

• Seven Dials Winter Festival – TBC

• Leadenhall Market – TBC

• Richmond Town Centre – TBC

• Burlington Arcade – TBC

• Kings Cross – TBC

• Leicester Square – TBC

FREE festive things to do in London

The Walking with The Snowman art trail will grace the Fleet Street Quarter from November 20, 2023, through January 2024. Find out more here.

You can explore London’s largest ice sculpture trail on Saturday, November 25th. Putney Town Centre will feature 17 stunning ice sculptures, with the trail commencing at 10 am and continuing until 4 pm.

Explore the excitement at Westfield White City and Stratford for a delightful, cost-free adventure! In collaboration with Disney’s Wish, the “Wish Upon A Star” Santa experience allows your child to make a wish and send it on a star to Santa. Afterward, they get to meet the man in the red suit himself, right in his sleigh. Discover additional details for White City here and for Stratford here.

Mark your calendars for November 18th and head to Westfield Stratford. Immerse yourself in the holiday cheer as the shopping centre kicks off the Christmas season with a festive celebration full of fun! Best part? It’s absolutely free. Find all the details here.

Here’s a delightful and cost-free activity in Chelsea! Take a charming 20-minute spin on a horse and carriage and explore the festive wonders of the area every Saturday from November 25th to December 16th.

Jump on one of the two coaches available from 12-3 pm and another from 1-4 pm, departing from the corner of Pavilion Road and Symons Street. The carriage accommodates up to six people, making it ideal for the whole family. Keep an eye out for the elf to catch your ride! No need for prebooking, so arrive early to ensure you don’t miss out on the festive fun.

Tesco has introduced an exciting new complimentary grotto in its stores nationwide. London spots, such as New Malden and Wembley, are part of the festive fun. To book your spot, check out the link here.

Festive Movie Screenings

Luna Winter Cinema

📍multiple locations

Price: from £11.25

Dates: selected dates in December

Link to book: book here.

Elf In Concert

📍 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP

Price: from £25.50

Dates: Saturday 9 December 2023. Starts: 2:30pm, 7:30pm

Link to book: book here.

Festive Workshops

Festive workshops at Hobbycraft

📍multiple locations

Price: from £5

Date: multiple dates

Link to book: find your nearest store here.

Christmas Gingerbread Decorating Workshop

📍 St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ

Price: £20 per kid

Dates: 25 November – 23 December

Link to book: book here.

Gingerbread Making Workshops at Fenwick

📍multiple locations

Price: £15 pp

Dates: 30 November – 21 December

Link to book: book here.

Unique Christmas Experiences

In search of a unique Christmas experience? Discover this excellent list of activities in and around London, perfect for the holiday season.

Wishmas

📍Waterloo, London

Price: from £29

Dates: from November 14th

Link to book: book here.

Christmas With The Unicorns

📍 GU12 6EH, Aldershot, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Price: from £8

Dates: selected into dates

Link to book: book here.

Kingdom of Winter

📍 ExCeL, London E16 1XL

Price: from £5.50

Dates: 8 December 2023 to 7 January 2024

Link to book: book here.

Snow FUN!

It’s unlikely to see snow in London this Christmas, but here are some UK venues offering snowy experiences, such as sledging.

Club Curling

📍 Coal Drops Yard London N1C 4DQ

Price: Tickets from £8

Dates: Various dates from Friday 10th November 2023

Link to book: book here.

Sledging at Snozone MK

📍 602 Marlborough Gate Milton Keynes MK9 3XS

Price: £9.99 pp

Dates: open all year round

Link to book: book here. – I don’t recommend this place btw and here’s why.

Sledging at The Snow Centre

📍 The Snow Centre, St Albans Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9NH

Price: £12 pp

Dates: 4 dates over the festive season

Link to book: book here.

SnowDome – Santa’s Winter Wonderland

📍 Leisure Island, Riverdrive, Tamworth B79 7ND

Price: from £17.95 pp. Under 2S go FREE

Dates: From 11th November 2023

Link to book: book here.

Christmas Bus Tours

Discover the Magic of London’s Christmas Bus Tours – A Festive Must-Do! Explore Festive Lights and More with Our Top Picks, Featuring Afternoon Tea Bus Tours. Here is a festive bus guide TFL has created for people on a budget.

Lights and Sights – London Transport Museum

📍 London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB

Price: from £10

Dates: from December 9th

Link to book: book here.

Paddington Christmas Lights Bus Tour

📍 departs from Trafalgar Square

Price: from £35

Dates: From early November to early January,

Link to book: book here.

Grinchmas Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

📍 departs from Victoria, coach station

Price: from £35

Dates: from 13th November

Link to book: book here.

Tootbus Christmas Lights Tour

📍pick up is from Coventry Street.

Price: from £29. Under 5s are FREE

Dates: from November 18th

Link to book: book here.

Peppa Pig Christmas Bus Tour

📍Pick up is from Somerset House

Price: from £38

Dates: from 14th November

Link to book: book here.

Festive Theme park events

If you’re searching for festive theme park events in the London area and beyond, then check out my curated list below, featuring attractions like Legoland and Chessington. You’ll find a wide array of options to choose from.

Winterland Bluewater

📍 Bluewater Shopping Centre, Bluewater Pkwy, Dartford, Greenhithe DA9 9ST

Price: £3 entry

Dates: from 11th November

Link to book: book here.

Christmas Wonderland Lakeside

📍 Thurrock Way, West Thurrock, Grays RM20 2ZP

Price: FREE entry

Dates: from November 18th

Link to book: book here.

Shrek’s Adventure grotto

📍 Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB

Price: from £24

Dates: selected dates in December

Link to book: book here.

Winters Tale – Chessington

📍Leatherhead Rd, Chessington KT9 2NE

Price: from £30

Dates: 25th November – 31st December January 2023

Link to book: book here.

Christmas at Paultons

📍 Ower, Romsey SO51 6AL

Price: from £37

Dates: Christmas at Paultons takes place on selected dates from December

Link to book: book here.

Christmas at Cadbury World

📍Linden Rd, Birmingham B30 1JR

Price: from £14.73

Dates: Weekends 18th November – 17th December + 21st, 22nd & 23rd December 2023.

Link to book: book here.

Christmas at Gulliver’s

📍multiple locations.

Price: from £22

Dates: from December 2023.

Link to book: book here.

Hogwarts In The Snow

📍 Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden, Watford WD25 7LR

Price: from £51.50

Dates: from 11th November 2023

Link to book: book here.

Winter Wonderland

📍 Hyde Park London

Price: from free

Dates: from 17th November 2023

Link to book: book here.

Christmas at Alton Towers

📍 Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB

Price: TBC

Dates: Selected dates from 24th November – 30th December

Link to book: book here.

Legoland at Christmas

📍 Winkfield Rd, Windsor SL4 4AY

Price: from £34

Dates: Selected dates from 25th November

Link to book: book here.

Museums and Other Historical sites

Discover numerous museums and historic venues in London and its surroundings where you can enjoy festive events, including enchanting Santa’s grottos. Below, I’ve highlighted some of the top recommendations.

Santa’s grotto at Alexandra Palace

📍 Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY

Price: £14 per child

Dates: 1st – 23rd December 2023

Link to book: book here.

Father Christmas Storytelling Session

📍 Nelson Room, Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9NN

Price: from £8

Dates: 2nd – 23 December

Link to book: book here.

Finding Father Christmas at Charles Dickens Museum

📍 Charles Dickens Museum 48-49 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LX

Price: from £10

Dates: December 10th

Link to book. Book here.

Storytelling with Santa – Walthamstow Wetlands

📍 2 Forest Road Walthamstow, London N17 9NH

Price: £15

Dates: Saturday 2 December 2023 – Sunday 24 December 2023

Link to book: book here.

Christmas Story Time with Santa’s Head Elf

📍 St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ

Price: £15 per kid

Dates: selected dates in November and December

Link to book: book here.

Father Christmas at Fulham Palace

📍 Fulham Palace Bishop’s Avenue Fulham SW6 6EA

Price: £25 per kid

Dates: 24th, 25th and 26th November

Link to book: book here.

Storytelling with Santa at Chiswick House

📍 Chiswick House & Gardens Burlington Lane, Chiswick, W4 2RP

Price: £12.50 per child

Dates: selected dates in November and December.

Link to book: book here.

Victorian Santa’s grotto at the Museum of London Docklands

📍 No 1, West India Quay, Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4AL

Price: £13.50

Dates: from December 2nd

Link to book: book here.

Christmas at The Postal Museum

📍 15-20 Phoenix Pl, London WC1X 0DA

Price: from £4

Dates: from November 1st

Link to book: book here.

Meet Father Christmas at Polesden Lacey

📍 Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Dorking RH5 6B

Price: from £7

Dates: from November 2023

Link to book: book here.

Meet Father Christmas at Ightham Mote

📍 Mote Rd, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks TN15 0NT

Price: included in admission price

Dates: selected dates in December

Link to book: book here.

Father Christmas at Gunnersbury

📍Gunnersbury Park Museum Gunnersbury Park House Popes Lane London W5 4NH

Price: £15

Dates: selected dates in December

Link to book: book here.

Father Christmas at Modern Hall Park

📍National Trust Morden Hall Park Morden Hall Road Morden London SM4 5JD

Price: £13.50

Dates: selected dates in December

Link to book: book here.

Visit Father Christmas at Hatchlands Park

📍 National Trust -Hatchlands East Clandon Guildford GU4 7RT

Price: from £7.50

Dates: selected dates in December

Link to book: book here.

Elf Cadets at The Royal Airforce Museum

📍 Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL

Price: £5 per child

Dates: selected dates in December

Link to book: book here.

Danson House grotto

📍 Danson House, Danson Park, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HL

Price: from £11.43

Dates: from 1st December

Link to book: book here.

Father Christmas at Kenwood

📍 Hampstead Ln, London NW3 7JR

Price: £12.50 per child

Dates: selected dates in December

Link to book: book here.

Father Christmas at Marble hill

📍 Marble Hill, Twickenham TW1 2NL

Price: £12:50 per child

Dates: from December 2nd

Link to book: book here.

Father Christmas at Bletchley Park

📍 The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Dr, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB

Price: from £11

Dates: selected dates in December

Link to book: more info here.

Festive Afternoon teas

Explore the options below if you’re on the hunt for delightful festive afternoon teas in London to enjoy with your family.

The Snowman Afternoon Tea

📍 JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, W1K 7TN

Price: from £35

Dates: From 18th November 2023 – 7th January 2024

Link to book: book here.

Ice Palace afternoon tea

📍 372 Strand, London WC2R 0JJ United Kingdom

Price: from £25

Dates: 7th November – 31st December.

Link to book: book here.

Festive Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea

📍 1 Aldwych, West End, London, WC2B 4BZ

Price: from £35

Dates: from 22nd November to 7th January 2024

Link to book: book here.

Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea at The Chesterfield Mayfair

📍 35 Charles St, London W1J 5EB

Price: from £45

Dates: 17th November 2022 – 2nd January 2024.

Link to Book: book here.

SEND friendly Christmas experiences

If you’re searching for an inclusive and family-friendly Christmas experience in the London area and beyond, explore the curated list below. These events are tailored to provide a peaceful atmosphere and cater to the needs of SEND children.

Santas Quiet Grotto at Dobbies – book here.

SEN session with Father Christmas at Ruxley Manor – book here.

Quiet/Calm hour at Ice Rink Westfield White City – book here.

Audley End Autism & SEN Friendly Session – Christmas Special 2023 – book here.

The Relaxed Vintage Christmas Grotto, for families with additional needs – more information here.

Victorian Santa’s grotto at the Museum of London Docklands – book here.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner with Santa

If you’re seeking Santa-themed breakfast experiences in London and its vicinity, explore the following curated list. Additionally, discover delightful lunch and dinner options for your festive celebrations:

Breakfast with Santa at Fenwick Kingston

📍 Bentalls Kingston upon Thames

Price: £27.50 pp

Dates: runs every Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 17 December 2023, and then daily from 21 to 24 December 2023.

Link to book: book here.

Breakfast with Santa at your local Toby Carvery

📍multiple locations

Price: from £7.99

Dates: from 2nd December

Link to book: book here.

Breakfast with Santa at Beefeater

📍multiple locations

Price: £6.99 per child

Dates: Every Saturday & Sunday in December plus every day from 19th-24th December

Link to book: book here.

Breakfast with Santa at Brewers Fayre

📍multiple locations

Price: from £6.99

Dates: Every Saturday & Sunday in December plus every day from 19th-24th December

Link to book: book here.

Breakfast with Santa at Hungry Horse

📍multiple locations

Price: £8 prepayment per child is required in order to secure your booking.

Dates: Available: 9th, 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th December 2023

Link to book: book here.

Breakfast with Santa at Harvester

📍 multiple locations

Price: from £9.99

Dates: available throughout December

Link to book: book here.

Breakfast with Santa Hard Rock Cafe Mayfair

📍 150 Old Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1QZ

Price: Tickets from £6.95

Dates: 10th December

Link to Book: book here.

Dine With Santa – Knebworth House

📍 Old Knebworth Ln, Stevenage SG1 2AX

Price: from £28

Dates: selected dates in December

Link to Book: book here.

Shopping Centre Grottos

During the festive season, your nearby shopping centres, toy stores, and more frequently feature Santa’s grottos. Check out the list below to discover the ones available in and around London.

Santa’s Grotto & The Wishmas Owl Garden

📍 W Thurrock Way, West Thurrock, Grays RM20 2ZP

Price: from £2

Dates: from November 24th

Link to book: book here.

Father Christmas at Liberty London

📍 Regent St., Carnaby, London W1B 5AH

Price: £25

Dates: from November 19th

Link to book: book here.

Father Christmas Grotto with Sharky & George at St. Pancras

📍 St Pancras International, Euston Road London N1C 4QP

Price: £25

Dates: from November 17th

Link to book: book here.

An Adventure In Anya’s Grotto

📍The Village Hall, 11 Pont St, Belgravia, London, SW1X 9EH

Price: tickets are priced at £45 for 1 adult and 1 child. You may add additional adults and children for £35 per person.

Dates: from 13 November to 24 December

Link to book: book here.

Bentalls Kingston: Santa’s Grotto

📍 Bentalls Kingston upon Thames

Price: The tickets are priced at £12.50 per person

Dates: Runs from 22 November – 20 December

Link to book: book here.

Believe at Bluewater Shopping Centre

📍 Bluewater, Dartford, Greenhithe DA9 9ST

Price: from £6

Dates: 25th November and 24th December

Link to book: book here.

Hamleys

📍 London Regent Street 188-196 Regent Street London W1B 5BT

Price: from £55

Dates: Selected dates from Monday 20th November – Friday 24th December 2023.

Link to book: book here.

Meet Santa at Ealing Broadway

📍 Ealing Broadway Ealing London W5 5JY

Price: £7 per child

Dates: from November 18th

Link to book: book here.

Greenwich Market Grotto 2023

📍 Greenwich Market, Durnford Street, Greenwich, SE10 9BF

Price: £11.43

Dates: from November 2023

Link to book: book here.

Father Christmas Storytelling at Fortnum and Mason

📍 181 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1A 1ER

Price: £40 per child

Dates: TBC

Link to book: book here on September 8th.

Santa’s grotto at John Lewis

📍multiple locations

Price: from £10

Dates: from November 2023

Link to book: book here.

Santa’s Grotto with The Snowman

📍 Milton Keynes MK9 3ES

Price: from £5.50

Dates: November 17th – December 24th

Link to book: book here.

Festive Farm and Zoo Events

If you’re on the hunt for festive Santa farm and zoo visits in and around London, explore this excellent list below for your ideal options.

The magic of Christmas at London zoo

📍 Outer Cir, London NW1 4RY

Price: from £15.50

Dates: 25 November – 24 December

Link to book: book here.

Christmas at Whipsnade zoo

📍 Whipsnade, Dunstable LU6 2LF

Price: from £15.50

Dates: 25 November – 24 December

Link to book: book here.

Willows Activity Farm Santa Spectacular

📍 Coursers Rd, St Albans AL4 0PF

Price: from £24

Dates: from 24th November 2023

Link to book: book here.

Christmas at Hobbledown Epsom

📍Hobbledown, Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8PT

Price: from £34

Dates: from November 25th

Link to book: book here.

Christmas at Hobbledown Heath

📍 Staines Rd, Hounslow TW14 0HH

Price: from £34

Dates: from November 25th

Link to book: book here.

The magical Christmas adventure at 4 kingdoms
📍 Newbury Road, Headley, Thatcham RG19 8JY
Price: from £27
Dates: from November 24th
Link to book: book here.

Christmas At Mead Open Farm

📍 Stanbridge Rd, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JH

Price: from £6

Dates: selected dates in December

Link to book: book here.

Christmas at Paradise Wildlife park

📍 White Stubbs Ln, Broxbourne EN10 7QA

Price: Entry to Santa’s Grotto is included with your day tickets.

Dates: from 2nd December and every day from 16th December to 24th December.

Link to book: book here.

Christmas At Drusillas

📍 Zoo Park Ltd, Drusillas, Berwick, Polegate BN26 5QS

Price: from £18

Dates: 25th Nov – 23rd Dec 2022

Link to book: book here.

Festive Fisher

📍 Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green RH14 0EG

Price: from £15

Dates: selected dates in November and December.

Link to book: book here.

Christmas Fairytale at Fairytale Farm

📍 Southcombe OX7 5QH

Price: from £7.49

Dates: December 2nd – December 24th.

Link to book: book here.

Christmas Spectacular at Odds Farm Park

📍 High Wycombe HP10 0LX

Price: from £14.95

Dates: Selected dates 25th November – 24th December 2023

Link to book: book here.

The Father Christmas experience at Marsh Farm

📍 CM3 5WP

Price: from £20

Dates: November 18th – December 24th

Link to book: book here.

Tulleys Christmas Experience

📍Turners Hill Rd, Crawley RH10 4PE

Price: from £12.95

Dates: November 25th – December 24th

Link to book: book here.

Father Christmas at Godstone Farm

📍 Farm Limited, Tilburstow Hill Rd, Godstone RH9 8LX

Price: from £16.95

Dates: November 25th – December 24th

Link to book: book here.

Christmas at Bocketts Farm Park

📍Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9BS

Price: TBC

Dates: 23rd November – 24th December 2023

Link to book: book here.

OMD’s Christmas Journey

📍 Weald Rd, Brentwood CM14 5AY

Price: from £19.50

Dates: November 17th – December 24th

Link to book: book here.

Christmas at Barleylands

📍 Barleylands Rd, Billericay CM11 2UD

Price: from £12.40

Dates: November 25th – December 24th

Link to book: book here.

Garden Centre Grottos 

In and around London, numerous garden centers play host to Santa visits. Explore the list below for your best Santa experiences.

Santa at Polhill
📍 Polhill Garden Centre London Rd, Sevenoaks TN14 7AD
Price: £15 per child and £2 per adult.
Dates: selected dates in November and December
Link to book: book here from 12th September 202.

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Christmas at Dobbies Garden Centre
📍multiple dates and locations
Price: from £11.99
Dates: multiple dates in November and December
Link to book: book here.

Enchanted Grotto at Coolings Lifestyle
📍 Coolings The Gardener’s Garden Centre Rushmore Hill Knockholt Kent TN14 7NN
Price: from £7.50
Dates: from November 18th
Link to book: book here.

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Santa’s Christmas Wonderland – Chessington Garden Centre
📍Leatherhead Rd, Chessington KT9 2NG
Price: From £9.25
Dates: from 18th November 2023
Link to book: book here. SEND tickets available. 

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Frosts Garden Centre
📍 Various sessions available at their Woburn Sands, Millets Farm and Willington centres
Price: 1 adult and 1 child from £30
Dates: from early November – Christmas Eve
Link to book: book here. SEND tickets available. 

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Ruxley Manor Grotto
📍 Maidstone Rd, Orpington, Sidcup DA14 5BQ
Price: from £9
Dates: from November 2023
Link to book: Christmas Grotto Tickets will be available for general release at 10am on Wednesday 13th September 2023. SEND tickets available. 

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Ice Rinks

If you’re seeking a fun ice-skating experience to embrace the holiday spirit in London, explore the fantastic list I’ve curated below.

Glide Battersea Power station

📍 SW8 5BN

Price: from £8.50

Dates: from November 10th

Link to book: book here.

Skate West End

📍 W1S 1HD

Price: Adult from £15 | Children from £13

Dates: 4 Nov 23 – 1 Jan 24

Link to book: book here.

Jw3 ice rink

📍 341-351 Finchley Rd, NW3 6ET

Price: from £10

Dates: 10 Dec 23 – 7 Jan 24

Link to book: book here.

Christmas at the Quarter

📍 Wimbledon Quarter, 4 Queens Road, Wimbledon SW19 8ND

Price: from £8

Dates: From 18th November 2023

Link to book: book here.

Ice Rink at Winter Village, Westfield
📍 W12 7GF
Price: Adults from £15.00 | Children from £11.
Dates: Friday 10th November 2023 – Sunday 7th January 2024
Link to book: book here.

Tulleys Ice Skating

📍 Turners Hill Rd, Crawley RH10 4PE

Price: from £7

Dates: November 25th – December 24th

Link to book: book here.

ICE at Kensington Palace

📍 Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX

Price: from £16

Dates: November 30 – January 7 2024.

Link to book: book here.

Ruxley Manor Ice Rink

📍 Maidstone Rd, Orpington, Sidcup DA14 5BQ

Price: from £5

Dates: November 10th – January 7th 2024

Link to book: book here.

Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink

📍 Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU

Price: from £14

Dates: from 17th November 2023 – 7th Janaury 2024.v

Link to book: book here.

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Queens House Ice Rink

📍 Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF

Price: From £10

Dates: Open everyday from Thursday 23rd November to Sunday 7th January, except Christmas Day

Link to Book: book here.

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Ice Rink Canary Wharf

📍Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AB.

Price: from £13.50

Dates: from October 2023

Link to book: book here.

Skate at Somerset House

📍Strand, London WC2R 1LA

Price: from £8

Dates: from 15th November 2023

Link to book: book here from 29th September 2023.

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Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre

📍390 Streatham High Road, London SW16 6HX

Price: Adults £9.78 | Children £9.20 | Under 5 £1.45

Dates: Open all year round!

Link to book: book here.

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Iceskating at Alexandra Palace

📍Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY

Price: Adults from £9.50 | Children from £6.50.

Dates: Open all year round!

Link to book: book here.

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Queens skate dine Bowl

📍 17 Queensway, London W2 4QP

Price: Adults from £8 | Children from £8.

Dates: Open all year round!

Link to book: book here.

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Iceskating at Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland

📍 W2 2UH

Price: Adults from £11.50 | Children from £8.50.

Dates: 17th November 2023 – 1st January 2024

Link to book: book here.

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Lee Valley Ice Centre

📍 Lea Bridge Rd, London E10 7QL

Price: Adults from £10 | Children from £8.

Dates: open all year round.

Link to book: book here.

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Christmas lights trails

There’s nothing like Christmas lights to give you a serotonin boost. Here’s my list of Christmas lights trails in and around London, with Christmas at Kew being the most popular.

Sparkle In The Park

📍 Avery Hill Park, Bexley Rd, London SE9 2PQ

Price: FREE

Dates: 30th November 2023 – 3rd December 2023

Link to book: just turn up on the night.

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Land of Lights Lantern Festival Gulliver’s Resort MK

📍 Gulliver’s Land, Livingstone Drive, Newlands, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DT

Price: from £6

Dates: from October 21st

Link to book: book here.

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Glow Marwell

📍Marwell Wildlife, Thompson’s Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, Hants SO21 1JH

Price: from £15

Dates: selected dates between 24 November and 30 December 2023.

Link to book: book here.

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The Festival of Light Longleat

📍 Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW

Price: from £18.70

Dates: selected dates from 11th November 2023 – 7th January 2024.

Link to book: book here.

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Illuminature

📍 WWT London, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London, SW13 9WT

Price: TBC

Dates: TBC

Link to book: TBC

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Christmas at Kew

📍Kew Gardens, Victoria Gate, Richmond TW9 3JR

Price: from £15

Dates:Selected dates, 15 November 2023 to 7 January 2024

Link to book: on sale NOW! Book here.

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Christmas at Blenheim Palace

📍Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1UL

Price: from £10

Dates:7th November 2023 – 1st January 2024

Link to book: on sale NOW! Book here.

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Christmas at Kenwood

📍 Hampstead Ln, London NW3 7JR

Price: from £19.25

Dates: from December 1st

Link to book: book here.

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Glow Wild 2023 at Wakehurst

📍 Selsfield Rd, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN

Price: from £11.50

Dates: Selected evenings 23 November 2022 to 1 January 2023

Link to book: book here.

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Christmas at Eltham Palace 

📍Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich, SE9 5NP

Price: from £14.63

Dates: 1 December 2023 – 1 January 2024

Link to book: book here.

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Leonardslee Illuminated 2023 at Leonardslee Gardens

📍 Brighton Road, Horsham RH13 6PP

Price: from £9

Dates: from November 24th 2023

Link to book: book here.

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Festive Train Rides

Santa Steam Express

📍Victoria station, London

Price: from £65 pp

Dates: Friday 15 December, Monday 18 December and Thursday 21 December.

Link to book: book here.

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Steam Illuminations – Watercress Line

📍 The Railway Station, Station Road, New Alresford SO24 9JG

Price: from £59

Dates: from November 2023

Link to Book: book here.

The Polar Express Ride – The Spa Valley Railway

📍West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QY

Price: from £36.95

Dates: from November 2023

Link to book: book here.

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The Polar Express Ride – Churnet Valley Railway

📍Churnet Valley Railway (1992) PLC, Kingsley & Froghall Station, Froghall, ST10 2HA

Price: from £22.95

Dates: from November 2023

Link to book: Book here.

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Christmas at Audley End Miniature Railway

📍 Audley End Rd, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JB

Price: from £9

Dates: 18th November to 24th December 2023

Link to book: Tickets on sale Monday 4th September 2023.

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Panto and other Christmas theatre

Is it truly Christmas without securing Panto tickets? Catching a Panto is a cherished Christmas tradition, and there are plenty of options in and around London. Explore my curated list of diverse festive theater experiences. Don’t miss “The Snowman” at the Peacock Theatre – a highly recommended choice!

The Elves and the Magic Bear

📍 Admiral’s House, Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9NN

Price: from £12

Dates: 9th – 12th December

Link to book: book here.

Jack and The Beans Talk

📍 1 Clapham Common North Side, London SW4 0LH

Price: from £7

Dates: 3 Dec & 9-10 Dec

Link to book: book here.

Solstice

📍 Lavender Hill, London SW11 5TN

Price: from £8

Dates: from December 1st

Link to book: book here.

The Snowman

📍Peacock theatre, Portugal St, London WC2A 2HT

Price: from £18

Dates: 18 November – 30 December 2023

Link to book: book here.

Peter Pan

📍 The London Palladium 8 Argyll St, London W1F 7TF

Price: from £25

Dates: Sat 9 December 2023 – Sun 14 January 2024

Link to book: book here.

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Royal Albert Hall Presents: My Christmas Orchestral Adventure

📍 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP

Price: from £22.50

Dates: Sunday 10 December 2023 – 12:30pm & 4:30pm

Link to book: book here.

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Dick Whittington – Richmond Theatre

📍 1 Little Grn, Richmond TW9 1QH

Price: from £13

Dates: Sat 9 Dec 2023 – Sun 7 Jan 2024

Link to book: book here.

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – New Wimbledon Theatre

📍 93 The Broadway, London SW19 1QG

Price: from £13

Dates: Fri 8 Dec 2023 – Sun 7 Jan 2024

Link to book: book here.

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Here Comes Santa Claus!

📍 Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre

Price: from £17.05

Dates: Wed 13 Dec – Sun 24 Dec 2023

Link to book: book here.

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Cinderella – Stratford East

📍 Theatre Royal Stratford East, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, London, E15 1BN

Price: from £10

Dates: Sat 18 Nov 2023 – Sat 06 Jan 2024

Link to book: book here.

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Jack and the Beanstalk – Churchill Theatre

📍 The Orchard Theatre Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED

Price: from £18

Dates: Sat 9 – Sat 31 December 2023

Link to book: book here.

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Cinderella – Lyric Theatre Hammersmith

📍 Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL

Price: from £10

Dates: 18 Nov 2023 – 06 Jan 2024

Link to book: book here.

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Santa’s On His Sleigh!

📍G Live London Rd, Guildford GU1 2AA

Price: from £17

Dates: 16th December – 24th December 2023

Link to book: book here.

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Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas

📍Lyric Theatre Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL

Price: from £10

Dates: 22 November- 30 December 2023

Link to book: book here.

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Cinderella

📍Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1HA

Price: from £26

Dates: 2 December – 31 December 2023

Link to book: book here.

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Beauty and The Beast

📍 The Beck Theatre Grange Rd, Hayes UB3 2UE

Price: from £25

Dates: 8 December – 31 December 2023

Link to book: book here.

Peter Pan on Ice

📍 Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY

Price: from £10.50

Dates: 8th – 11th December 2023

Link to Book: book here.

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ELF The Musical

📍 Dominion Theatre 268-269 Tottenham Court Rd, Fitzrovia, London W1T 7AQ

Price: from £7.50

Dates: from 15 November to 6 January.

Link to book: book here.

The Snow Queen

📍Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway, London SW19 1SB

Price: from £10

Dates: Saturday 11 November – Sunday 21 January

Link to book: book here.

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The Night Before Christmas

📍Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway, London SW19 1SB

Price: from £13

Dates:Saturday 18 November – Sunday 14 January

Link to book: book here.

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