The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
Every year since 1947 the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has been given to London by the people of Norway as thanks for Britain’s support during World War II. There is a lighting …
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OTB Chess Club
Just so we’re clear, OTB in chess lingo stands for ‘Over The Board’ – in other words, actual irl chess played with real boards, real pieces, real people and one of those …
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Christmas Party Pub Crawl
Dress up, look sharp – you’re going OUT out. Fancy a Christmas Party Pub Crawl? Join an awesome crowd for an unforgettable night across five different venues, enjoying free entry and …
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Koestler Arts: In Case of Emergency
The Koestler Awards is an annual programme encouraging people from the UK’s prison system to communicate and change their lives through art. The 2023 exhibition is curated by T.S. Eliot …
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Unseen Tours
Unseen Tours supports vulnerably-housed individuals to develop, curate, and lead guided walks in different neighbourhoods of London. Their brilliant guides, being formerly homeless, know the …
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Christmas Carols in Trafalgar Square
Carol singing is coming back to Trafalgar Square this Christmas! There will be more than 40 carol groups gathering for an hour at a time under the big Christmas tree to fill you with festive …
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South Bank Centre Winter Market 2023
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 shopping for …
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Houses of Parliament Guided Tour
The Houses of Parliament opens its doors and invites you to peer inside on a guided tour of how UK Parliament works now, and find out more of its history. During the 90-minute tour, you’ll get to …
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Gucci Cosmos
Trace the timeline of iconic fashion house Gucci in this immersive exhibition at 180 Studios. Allow around an hour to follow the rise of Guccio Gucci from hotel porter to founder of one of the …
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Aladdin at the Hackney Empire
It’s panto season again (oh no it isn’t!) and Hackney Empire always smash it with a family favourite. This year it’s Aladdin, with legendary panto dame Clive Rowe as Widow …
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The Winter Bar
Escape from the madness of central London shopping to the sanctuary of St-Martin-in-the-Fields’ pop-up Winter Bar. With a full bar offering of beer, wine, spirits, mulled wine and some …
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Brian Clarke: A Great Light
This stunning exhibition of work by leading stained glass artist Brian Clarke showcases the beauty and versatility of the medium. Works range from Ardath, a 42 square metre wall of mouth-blown …
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Historical Highlights Tours at Somerset House
Historical Highlights Tours return to Somerset House, inviting visitors to discover its varied and surprising history. In a newly upgraded one-hour experience, their guides will take you on a …
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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2023
For everything Christmassy head to Hyde Park for their Winter Wonderland celebration, now in its 17th year. With everything from an ice slide or ice skating to a Christmas market and festive …
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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 Christmas by the River, renamed Winter by the River for 2023. What …
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Enchanted Eltham, Christmas at Eltham Palace
Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and explore the enchanting illuminations, sound and colour at this English Heritage site and gardens. Christmas at Eltham Palace invites visitors to wander along a …
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Christmas at Kenwood
This spectacular, all-new-for-2023 Christmas lights trail set in the grounds of Kenwood on Hampstead Heath takes around an hour to complete at a leisurely pace, although there will be a lot of …
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Trafalgar Square Christmas Market
Trafalgar Square Christmas Market has over 30 cute wooden chalets with gifts, mulled wine and cider, and European Christmassy food stalls including one that’s the absolute wurst. While …
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The Luminaze
Wembley Park has a cool new outdoor art installation this winter. Walk through an interactive neon-light based maze with a curated soundscape to the centre, where you will find The Hourglass …
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Regent Street Christmas Lights
The soaring ‘Spirit of Christmas’ lights will be back for 2023, making Regent Street a magical place to get your Christmas shopping started. The low-energy, environment-friendly LED …
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La Clique from Underbelly
Wend your way throught the festive crowds at the Leicester Square Christmas market and head to the Spiegeltent for La Clique, a Christmas show like no other from the team at Underbelly. …
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Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett
Not feeling the family-friendly panto banter this year? How about this? Glamourously extravagant and unapologetically sexy, get ready for a hugely enjoyable evening from the mischievous queen of …
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