Winter Wonderland
With more than 100 attractions on site, the winter festival has an array of attractions including an ice skating rink, the Magical Ice Kingdom with its ice forest of frozen sculptures and gleaming ice castle, a giant ferris wheel, Zippos Circus and Cirque Beserk, and a huge Christmas market.
Situated around the ice rink are lots of street food vendors.
Until January 3, open 10am until 10pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Entry is free, but there are separate charges for individual activities (from £34 for family ice skating tickets; from £20 for family tickets to the ferris wheel or Ice Kingdom).
hydeparkwinterwonderland.com
A Victorian Christmas
Kensington Palace has been stylishly dressed for this festive occasion, taking visitors back in time to the days of Queen Victoria.
Get into the festive spirit with Victorian-themed entertainment and activities, from learning about Victorian pantomime, theatre and music hall performances; to going on an eerie Christmas tour to confront spooky festive life in the palace.
From December 5 - January 3 from 10am until 5pm.
Children go free; adult tickets £16.50
hrp.org.uk
Art Workshop: A Wartime Christmas
Families can help to decorate the Imperial War Museum’s Christmas wreath and learn about how Christmas was celebrated on the Home Front. Make your own charm for the wreath, inspired by the lucky numbers, coins and love hearts that featured in charms and tokens - popular presents during the First World War.
Imperial War Museum London, December 20 - 23 and 27 - 31 2015
Free
iwm.org.uk
Get active outside
Ice rinks
London has some spectacularly located ice rinks.
Four of the best are in the courtyard of Somerset House, outside the Natural History Museum, against a backdrop of Tudor architecture at Hampton Court Palace, and in the moat of the Tower of London.
• A full guide to skating in London
Go Ape in Battersea Park
New Go Ape treetop adventure course opens in Battersea Park, by the Sun Gate entrance, on December 10. The Battersea course is higher and more physically challenging than many other Go Ape trails, though it’s safe for anyone aged six and over.
Tickets from £18
goape.co.uk
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Horse drawn carriage rides in Richmond Park
Enjoy a magical horse drawn carriage ride in Richmond Park, departing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in December at 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Additional dates added in the run up to Christmas!The 90-minute ride begins at Holly Lodge, where you'll be met with warm refreshments. You will take your place in the four-person Landau carriage under warm blankets, embarking on a 60 minute ride through the park in all its stark winter beauty, in addition to being treated to a unique behind-the-scenes visit of the working stables.
From December 4 – January 3. Book in advance. £125 per pair/£250 per carriage.
London Wetland Centre’s Wonderful Winter Weekend
Take a husky sleigh ride and visit Santa in his grotto at the London Wetland Centre, where you can escape the Christmas frenzy to take a stroll among the lakes, meadows and ponds of this wonderful winter oasis.
December 5 and 6; £6 to see Santa, plus admission (£32 per family ticket)
wwt.org.uk
Watch
The Snowman at The Peacock Theatre
Based on the book by Raymond Briggs, The Snowman is the story of a young boy whose snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve. Together they set off on a magical adventure, on which they encounter dancing penguins, reindeer and even Father Christmas. After escaping the icy clutches of Jack Frost, they finally return home – just in time for Christmas morning.The performance includes a live band playing 'Walking in the Air' as James and the Snowman fly through the night sky.
Until January 3; performances daily at 11am, 2.30pm and 7pm; tickets from £15
sadlerswells.com
The Little Match Girl
Based on the sad story by Hans Christian Andersen, this charming show transports audiences to an icy cold Christmas Eve setting. A poor young match girl is wandering the streets. Shivering, starving and down to her last match to keep her warm, she suddenly sees what appears to be her loving grandmother, who takes her to the moon, leaving her troubled and grey life behind. This heart-warming tale of hopes and dreams boasts inventive visuals and dazzling dance courtesy of celebrated director and choreographer Arthur Pita. Children over age 5 only.
Until January 3; daily performances at 11am, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm.Tickets: adults: £18; children: £12
sadlerswells.com
Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment
Characters from Frozen, Cars, The Little Mermaid and Toy Story, all brought to life by some of Britain’s top ice skaters join old favourites including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and the gang on the ice. With lavish costumes, elaborate lighting, breath-taking set pieces and classic Disney scores, audiences are transported to a magical world of adventure and fun.
The O2, December 22 - January 3, performances at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets from £20.
Where to find Father Christmas
Lapland UK
Hamleys
Harrods
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
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