South Bank London - What's On this December

		Hurrah! December is here and we can finally start counting down the days until Christmas.  With the festive season now in full swing, the South Bank has come alive with Christmas markets, ice sculpting and ice rinks, fantastic family shows, and delicious foody treats with an extra helping of festive cheer. Here at South Bank London HQ, we have been busy creating a special South Bank Advent Calendar. Behind each door is an extra-special South Bank prize and we will be revealing one per day, up until December 25th. Go on, open door number one!  In addition to all of the festivities above, we will be ringing in the New Year in style with a whole host of fabulous parties at Skylon, OXO Tower Restaurant, Southbank Centre, Marriot County Hall and the Park Plazas. So don your favourite Christmas jumper, and come down to South Bank this December. More
	Plan a family day out on South Bank this Christmas. From fantastic family shows, to ice skating and a Santa's Grotto, there's something for all ages and tastes.  More December is finally here which means we can now open door number one on our South Bank Advent Calendar. Each day we will reveal an extra-special South Bank prize. Get clicking! More Ring in the New Year in style on South Bank. Whether you want the sleek sophistication of a gala dinner, or to dance the night away in vintage inspired clubs, we've got you covered.  More Drop in between 9am and 9pm on the 5th of December for an exclusive showcase of Elemis and Mandara Spa products. Perfect for picking up a few stocking fillers.  More Looking for that special something for a special someone? Pop down to the Dazzle exhibition at gallery@oxo where all of the jewellery on display is also for sale.  More Combine your children's trip to meet Santa with a journey through an underwater world. They will find Santa in his Antarctic Grotto by the Gentoo penguins.  More The London Eye Eye Skate ice rink is officially open and there's still time to get early-bird ticket discounts. More Every Saturday and Sunday throughout December, ice artists will be carving magnificent sculptures, such as this one of the London skyline, right next to the London Eye. No ticket required.  More This Winter, the London Eye are transforming one of their capsules into an icy wonderland. This multi-sensory experience includes Christmas scents, cracking ice and twinkling lights.  More Whether you want to spend NYE with your family, in the grandeur of the Library Lounge or the splendour of Gillray's, Marriott have a dining package to suit all tastes and needs. More Time to get your dancing shoes on. Southbank Centre is hosting a vintage spectacular this New Year's Eve with multiple themed clubs, beauty parlours, and dance workshops.  More Immerse yourself in the mystery of a Venetian style masquerade ball, this New Year's Eve at OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie. The event includes live music and sumptuous dining.  More For the best spot to watch the NYE fireworks from, you have got to head to Skylon. Book a table and you will also enjoy a delicious tasting menu and live music from the London Soul Orchestra. More This Christmas, the Bargehouse gets transformed into a story-telling labyrinth as The Crick Crack Club stage a festival of fairytales for grown-ups.  More Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall will resemble an ice cave in the deepest Himalayas once Slava and his team of snow clowns roll into town. Truly a treat for the whole family.  More Rhys Ifans stars in Tim Price's funny and savage monologue about the reality of the Occupy movement. Based on a true story.  More Pop down to the Imperial War Museum and take part in FREE arts and crafts workshops where you will discover what it was like to celebrate Christmas during wartime.  More Join young Emil as he boards a train to Berlin, and unwittingly embarks on a journey of a lifetime. Help young Emil track down the thieves, and watch him as he grows.   More Georg Kaiser’s German Expressionist masterpiece explores the tragedy of an ordinary man who steps outside his humdrum life and destroys himself. More Another chance to delve into the murky depths of London's past with a trip to the London Dungeon ... after hours. Have no fear, Dutch courage will be supplied upon arrival. More This thought-provoking production has been the toast of the theatre scene for the last month. A true story of 9 young men, falsely accused of rape, The Scottsboro Boys is on until the 20th. More Award-winning, real-life couple Julie Atlas Muz and Mat Fraser put their spin on a classic fairytale, exploring the story of a natural born freak and a beauty queen.   More A young couple return from their wedding to find their drunken neighbour has invited himself in for lunch. What ensues is a savagely funny play that reveals some shock revelations.  More The cheeky trio behind hits such as 'Cheap Flights' bring their satirical new show to Southbank Centre this Christmas. Metro calls their 5 star show, 'Cabaret Heaven.' More The BFI continue to chart the glittering career of British starlet, Vivien Leigh. Includes an extended run of Hollywood weepy, 'Gone With the Wind.' More This month at BFI Southbank, explore the work of Alexander Payne and his unique take on the American Dream. Films in the season include 'The Descendants' and 'About Schmidt'.  More Fantasy sequel 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' picks up where the first instalment left off as Bilbo and the band of exiled dwarves continue their epic journey. More Every Monday at 3.30pm enjoy a free tour of the museum collection during which the curator will point out her personal highlights.  More Get in the festive spirit with this Christmas themed Afternoon Tea at BB Bakery County Hall. The menu features a delicious selection of cakes and sweet treats, with a French twist.  More For a fun family day out this Christmas Holidays, hop aboard a London Duck which will transport you round the streets of London, then transfer to a City Cruiser for views from the river.  More
	This Month, Londonist Recommends Ten of London's Oldest Restaurants Have you heard the phrase "It's an oldie but a goodie"? Well it can certainly be said of London's restaurants. Londonist recently revealed their list of restaurants in the capital that are still going strong after 100 years in the business. Seafood, pub-grub, pies and cheese, these spots offer London dining with a big slice of history. Delicious. To read the full guide, click here.