South Bank Centre Winter Festival 2025
The South Bank is fairy-lit and lovely all year round, but it’s a particularly good spot if you want to avoid the hectic hordes of central London High Street and chill out by catching an …
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Glide at Battersea Power Station
Glide at Battersea Power Station is back, featuring three interconnecting rinks set against the backdrop of one of London’s most iconic buildings, with a spectacular 30ft Christmas tree in …
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Ally Pally Christmas 2025
Summer festivals and fireworks night might be two of the main draws at Ally Pally in any calendar year but there’s also plenty going on during the winter months. This year, Ally Pally …
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Hampton Court Palace Ice Skating
Skate against the magnificent Tudor backdrop of Henry VIII’s former home and transport yourself back in time (but don’t lose your head). The evenings will see the palace bathed in …
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Oxford Street Christmas Lights 2025
It’s definitely chilly, so we’re allowed to talk about Christmas now – and nothing says festive like the Christmas lights being switched on along Oxford Street. Whether …
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Epping Ongar Lights Express
Take a ride on an illuminated train line through the Essex countryside for a winter journey with a fully immersive lightshow linked to a festive soundtrack, dazzling trackside illuminations and …
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The Nutcracker
Nothing says it’s nearly Christmas like the English National Ballet’s performances of The Nutcracker. Be transported to a magical world of storytelling with this visually stunning production; …
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Winter Light at the Southbank Centre
Five new works set the Southbank Centre aglow for the free art trail Winter Light 2024. Nathaniel Rackowe’s site specific installation Desire Lines illuminates the Thames tree canopy with …
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The Curling Club at the Southbank
Slide into winter at the Southbank Centre with their alpine-themed curling pop-up. Try your luck on the ice and then relax back into the seasonal après-ski vibes with fairy lights, winter …
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Canary Wharf Ice Skating 2025/5
Boasting a 1275sqm rink and one of the longest running seasons, Canary Wharf is a great spot for some winter skating. There’s the rink-side Grandstand Bar for the observers, a roof lit by …
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Moco Museum
Independent art museum Moco is bringing its inspiring collection of modern, contemporary, and digital art to London. An engaging and accessible introduction to contemporary art or a selection of …
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Club Curling at King’s Cross
Channel your inner Winter Olympian with Club Curling at King’s Cross. There’s an alpine vibe this year and six multi-coloured, sustainable curling lanes with sessions from just per …
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Sculpture in the City
A free walking trail of public art in the City of London, Sculpture in the City brings some much-needed colour to the corporate end of town. The 12th edition of the exhibition returns with 18 …
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Live at Lunch
Level up your lunchtime and get involved with this exciting programme of free lunchtime performances inspired by the heritage of the Royal Ballet and Opera. Artists from The Royal Opera, …
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Wall Street Wednesdays at The 411
Get yourself over to The 411 in Angel this Wednesday and work the stock market like a Wall Street boss. Track the prices of a whole range of drinks on the big screen. It works just like a live …
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