London & Partners - Visit London’s top picks for a magical Christmas🎄 🌟

 

Visit London's picks of the week Nowhere does the festive season quite like London, and that extends to the city’s biggest and best Christmas trees. From the innovative to the enormous, each of these trees take the magic of the season to the next level as London gears up for a Christmas too big to miss. Looking for filming opportunities, exclusive interviews or press stories? The London & Partners media team can unlock the doors to London for you. Get in touch with the London & Partners PR Team: press@londonandpartners.com.

Lose yourself in the magic of literature St. Pancras International is home to this year’s most iconic Christmas tree in partnership with the UK’s oldest bookshop, Hatchards. Inspired by the magical ability of both books and train travel to transport people to exciting new places, the tree features a winding staircase, wrapping around an impressive array of more than 3,800 books. Each has been hand-painted and inscribed with titles of Christmas Classics such as Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe”. Until January hs1@fleishman.com St Pancras International, Euston Rd., London N1C 4QP Find out more

Traditional Christmas cheer in Covent Garden Head to Covent Garden for one of the most iconic outdoor Christmas trees in London. The British-grown 60ft Christmas tree is adorned with 30,000 LED lights, and will illuminate the iconic piazza everyday from 11am to 11pm. A full festive programme is running across Covent Garden throughout the season, plus visitors can enjoy a brand-new Christmas decorative scheme for the first time in nearly a decade. Until 7 January shaftesburycapital@thisismission.com Covent Garden, WC2 Find out more Botanical beauties at Kew Gardens Why settle for one Christmas tree when you can walk amongst a whole forest of them? Now in its eleventh year, Christmas at Kew has become a staple attraction for Londoners and visitors alike, with its magical light-filled trail featuring seven new installations for the 2024 season. Along the way, don’t forget to enjoy some warming food and drink at the stops scattered throughout the trail.

London & Partners - Visit London’s top picks for Christmas 🎄 🎁

 

Visit London's picks of the week Hello Dominic This year Christmas in London is set to be bigger, brighter and bolder than ever. We’ve rounded up some of the most fun and fantastical events on offer across the city this season, from the educational to the adventurous. Most are fit for families, with a special adults-only suggestion at the end… Looking for filming opportunities, exclusive interviews or press stories? The London & Partners media team can unlock the doors to London for you. Get in touch with the London & Partners PR Team: press@londonandpartners.com.

Celebrate the season with wonderful wildlife There’s a host of magical events on offer at London Zoo this season. A highlight is the Giant Animal Advent Calendar; every day throughout advent join Santa's cheeky elves as they open the Giant Advent Calendar and reveal a different animal to celebrate each day at the Zoo. With fun animal crafts and special Christmas-themed animal talks, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to celebrate the animal of the day. 1-24 December Various press.office@zsl.org London Zoo, Outer Cir, London NW1 4RY Find out more

Ride the magical Mail Rail The Postal Museum has plenty on offer, at the most wonderful time of the year. See the first ever Christmas Card, or ride the subterranean Mail Rail, which has undergone its annual transformation. From wartime wives wishing husbands a Merry Christmas from afar, to the broadcast of the first King’s Speech on the BBC, the immersive projections and audio will get passengers in the festive spirit. Until 2 January Various press@postalmuseum.org The Postal Museum, 15-20 Phoenix Place, WC1X 0DA Find out more Fancy a festive fairytale? Shakespeare’s Globe is staging the timeless tale of Hansel and Gretel this winter, with accompanying workshops for 5-8 and 9-12 years olds. The Brothers Grimm story has been adapted for the legendary stage by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, and is a festive treat for anyone over 5 years. Other shows this season include a concert from classical guitarist Xuefei Yang, and comedian Tim Key’s Chrimbo Bimbo show, both at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. 8 December – 7 January From £5 alice.r@shakespearesglobe.com Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT Find out more Try your hand at some Christmas curling Try a new winter sport this season; King’s Cross is back with its Club Curling, for anyone on the hunt for some friendly, festive competition. Up to six people can take part per lane, with sessions lasting 45 minutes. Worry not; any wounded pride can be soothed at the adjoining pop-up bar. King’s Cross is also launching its first ever late-night shopping series, ‘Thursday Lates’, accompanied by weekly ‘90s-themed DJ sets. Until 25 February From £8 riyah.uddin@four.agency Coal Drops Yard, N1C 4DQ Find out more It’s the Nutcracker as you’ve never experienced it before Brought together by Olivier Award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie and Mercury Prize-nominated jazz artist Cassie Kinoshi, Nutcracker sees dancers performing to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, reimagined for a live onstage jazz band. The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club is a newly transformed space at the Southbank Centre, an intimate cabaret space putting audiences at the centre of one of the coolest jazz clubs in London. Now – 6 January From £15 press@southbankcentre.co.uk Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX Find out more