Winter (Christmas) by the River: London Bridge Market
Billed as the capital’s most picturesque Christmas market, London Bridge City will be getting festive again this year with Winter by the River (previously known as Christmas by the River). …
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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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Frost Fair, Bankside
In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the surface of the Thames froze over completely on over twenty occasions. Londoners responded by holding Frost Fairs on the ice; full-on markets, food …
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London Art Fair
London Art Fair brings together both British and international galleries as well as the curated Art Projects and Photo50 for a giant start to the year’s art calendar. It’s a huge …
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Write a Letter to Your Future Self – in a Wine Bar
Here’s something to brighten a chilly Monday evening when there’s definitely too much month left at the end of the money. For per person at Quill, get a wax-sealed letter writing kit …
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Chinese New Year Craft Workshop
Celebrate the Year of the Snake by making your own traditional Lunar New Year decorations. The evening includes Lunar New Year snacks, tea and the craft workshop, with everything you need to …
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Silent Disco at the Natural History Museum
A late-night silent disco may not be the first activity that springs to mind when someone mentions the Natural History Museum, but it’s one of London’s more unusual hot tickets …
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Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Greenwich Peninsula
Ring in Chinese New Year with some traditional celebrations at Greenwich Peninsula. The day’s highlights include traditional Dragon and – new for 2025 – Lion Dance performances from …
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Free Mahjong Classes
Mahjong is played with 144 tiles with symbols and characters. The aim is to build winning combinations, much like poker; sharpen your strategic thinking and your memory as you play. Perfect for …
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Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
London deals with the long, gloomy nights in January by lighting up the sky. As usual, the commercial towers of Canary Wharf are getting some of the season’s most impressive illuminations; …
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MimeLondon
MimeLondon is a new project from the directors of London International Mime Festival (LIMF) which ended in 2023. Four international companies bring you productions showcasing extraordinary …
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Chinese New Year 2026
Chinese New Year 2025 in London Celebrate the Year of the Snake in London at the largest celebrations outside Asia. Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year) always falls between late …
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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 Grimaldi Church Service
Every year since 1946 clowns in full costume and make-up have gathered together at a church service to honour and remember Joseph Grimaldi (1778 -1837), father of the modern day clown, and to …
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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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Imperial Lates: Weird Science
Take in some tales of the scientifically unexpected at the next free Imperial Lates, from weird wonders to surprising studies. Everyone loves a surprise in science, and Imperial scientists are …
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The Gin To My Tonic Festival
Gin To My Tonic Festival is now the Gin, Rum and Vodka Festival, so your juniper-shy friends can tag along. The festival showcases some of the finest established and emerging craft distillers …
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The Big London Flea
Head to this vintage lover’s dream in Hackney for all the best finds in fashion, antique furniture and more! Hosts of the regular Hackney Flea Market often have alternative events, …
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