From Christmas markets and Christmas shopping in London, to ice skating rinksandChristmasevents,therearesomanymagicalthingstodoinLondon atChristmasin2024.Findoutwhattoseeanddothisyear,asChristmastrees, festive decorations and twinkling festive lights pop up across the city to celebrateChristmasinLondon.
Don'tmissthespectacularChristmasatKew:Followaglitteringtrailoflights, music and colours around the famous botanic gardens after dark. On now until5January.
Celebrate the festive season at Winter Wonderland: Experience Hyde Park transformed into an extravagant winter spectacle filled with fairground rides, iceskating,charmingChristmasmarketsandfunfamilyshows.Onnowuntil5 January. WhiskthefamilyawayonamagicaladventureattheKingdomofWinter at ExCel London: An indoor festive experience that has everything from a winter-themedcircustoiceskatingandanalpine-styleChristmasmarket.
Discover the magic of Christmas at the Hogwarts in the Snow - Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: See winter arrive at the wizarding world On now until19January.
WELCOME TO DECEMBER
Visit the London Zoo for their Christmas takeover (included in standard entry):Lastyear,visitorscouldfollowtheChristmasSleighTrail,sendaletterto Santaormeetthebigmanhimself.
Join The Postal Museum's immersive Christmas celebrations (included in standard entry): In 2023, visitors discovered the first ever Christmas card and rodethefestiveMailRailOnnowuntil2January
Celebrate Christmas at Shrek's Adventure! London (included in standard entry): Swap the North Pole for the Swamp at this fun family immersive experience.
Head to Hyde Park's Serpentine for the Peter Pan Cup: A Christmas Day traditionsince1864,watchasswimmersraceinthefreezinglake.On25Dec.
Make the most of London's outdoor ice rinks: Go ice skating on one of the stunning ice rinks that pop up across the capital. Contact us for details on all Londonrinkvenues!
SEASONAL WINTER MARKETS IN LONDON
Shop till you drop during Festive Fayre at Hampton Court Palace: Indulge in warming treats and enjoy entertainment with a seasonal twist. 6-8 and 13-15 Dec
Step into the Southbank Centre Winter Festival: Enjoy some festive family fun onthebankoftheThames,withjollymusicalandtwinklingmarkets.Onuntil5 Jan
DiscoverZaneleMuholiatTateModern:Seethekey series of works that includes over 260 pieces from Zanele Muholi, one of the most acclaimed photographersworkingtoday.
METALWORKING NOW ON NOW UNTIL 12 JANUARY 2025, THE V&A
Take a look at the unique Metalworking Now display at the V&A Museum: Discover the unusual and beautiful creations of metalsmiths in the dynamicfieldofmetalworking
See Flaming June at the Royal Academy of Arts: Witness Frederic, Lord Leighton's Victorian masterpiece on display in London
FRAGILE BEAUTY:
PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE SIR ELTON JOHN AND DAVID FURNISH
COLLECTION
ON NOW TO 5 JANUARY 2025, THE V AND A Fashion, celebrity, reportage and the male body arejustsomeofthefocuspointsinthisexhibition, boundtobegorgeous(oneofthekeypillarsofSir Elton and David Furnish's collecting is the acquisitionofthebestpossibleprints),which showcasesoneofthecountry'smostexquisiteprivatecollectionsofphotography.
LIGHTING UP THE DARKNESS, ANTHONY MCCALL
ON NOW TO 27 APRIL 2025,
TATE MODERN
Youdon'treallyknowwhatcanbedonewithlightin thenameofartuntilyoustepinsideoneofAnthony McCall's installations Using mist and planes of light he creates spaces for us to step inside and interact with.Ithasthesenseof making you feel trapped, even though there's nothing stopping you getting out. McCall's been creating immersive art long before it became a buzzword and this is very high on our must-seelistthissummer.
DISNEY 100 – THE EXHIBITION RUNNING THROUGHOUT 2024, EXCEL LONDON
Celebrate 100 wonderful years of Walt Disney magicatDisney100:TheExhibitioninLondon,the largest exhibition created for the European tour. StepintothestoryofTheWaltDisneyCompany andexperience100yearsofmagicthroughtenimmersivethemedgallerieswithinnovative technologyshowcasinghistoricaltreasures,originalartworkandprops.
Experience a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of the most beloved characters, films, shows and attractions and marvel at the mesmerising interactive installations. Get an inside look into Disney’s famous theme parks and walk through a life-size version of Main StreetUSAtoexperiencethethrillingParksexperience.
See the dazzling festive favourite The Nutcracker by the English National Ballet: Follow Clara'smagicaladventurethisChristmasEve.
Enjoy an enchanting performance at St Mary Le Strand Church: See everything from candlelightconcerts,tofestiveorchestrarenditionsofpopularChristmassongs.
See Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas live on stage: Watch as the film comestolifeinconcert
Catch a performance of the touching Christmas hit Stick Man: Join the adventure as StickManlookstogetbacktohisfamilytree.
Have heaps of fun at the Potted Panto!: See the West End's longest-running panto for yourself.
Bring the Christmas cheer back to Sherwood in Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist: JointhegangofMerrymeninthisfestivehit!
HIT THE STAND-UP COMEDY CIRCUIT IN LONDON AT SOME GREAT VENUES SUCH AS THE LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE, THE SOHO THEATRE, THE COMEDY STORE, THE QUEEN OF HOXTON, THE COVENT GARDEN COCKTAIL CLUB, THE 99 COMEDY CLUB, THE TOP SECRET COMEDY CLUB AND SO MUCH MORE SO CONTACT YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER FOR ALL OF LONDON’SCOMEDYGIGS.
