Wishing you a very Geffrye Christmas!

Christmas Past open until Sunday 8 January 2017 We would like to wish you a very happy Christmas and New Year and to thank you for your continued support of the Geffrye. If you're visiting us over the holidays you can check our Christmas opening hours here. Don't forget our annual Farewell to Christmas on 6 January 2017. We hope to see you again soon! To see all forthcoming events   visit our website to see what's on

Merry Christmas from Greenwich Market 🌲

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! 2016 been an action packed year in the newly enhanced Greenwich Market. We celebrated Shrove Tuesday with a Pancake Race in February and buried a Time Capsule in March. Our Patron, HRH The Duke of York, KG, officially opened the restored Market and met our stallholders in April. Our very talented craft and designer makers took centre stage at our Craft & Design Festival in May. In June we hosted our very own Wedding Fair and in July we saw the most amazing cars at Park It in the Market. September brought us the Bake Off for Macmillan with the tastiest Greenwich themed cakes and in October our local scary monsters created their Halloween costumes at our free workshops. The London Design Festival in September attracted crowds thanks to our visiting graffiti artists November saw the local schools' beautiful Lantern Parade and the switching on of Christmas lights in the Market - everyone's favorite! Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you in 2017!

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London Christmas Past - Christmas Lights of London

December 6th 1935: 19 years before organised Christmas lights reached Regent Street, Harry Gordon Selfridge's world-famous department store, then at the apex of its fame, boasted its own impressive display

Regent Street in 1954 the first year of its Christmas Light Displays - The inspiration of this years display 2016 the Spirit of Christmas 

Late November 1955 - Regent Street Christmas Lights - Snow Flakes - Snow Storm

Regent Street 1957 - Nov 30th - Gas Filled  Balloons

Oxford Street Christmas Lights - Late Nov 1960 -  Snow Flakes and a very impressive Selfridges with all those real Christmas Trees.

Oxford Street 1961 - Chinese Lanterns 

Regent Street 1964 - Fantastic Reindeer Installation for that year

Regent Street 1967 - Taken Nov 21st - Castles in the Clouds

Oxford Street Christmas - 1970 - Chandeliers 

Oxford Street Christmas 1992 - Les Miserables 

Regent Street 1997 - Sponsorship very much in evidence this year

Oxford Street Christmas 2000 

Regent Street Christmas 2002 - Stars and Baubles 

Oxford Street Christmas 2002 - Angels 

Regent Street Christmas 2003

Regent Street Christmas 2004 - The Incredibles 

Oxford Street 2007 - The Enchanted 

Regent Street Christmas 2007

Christmas & New Year Travel Information 2016 - London

Dates of Coverage
Saturday 24th December (Christmas Eve) • Sunday 25th December (Christmas Day) • Monday 26th December (Boxing Day) • Tuesday 27th December (Bank Holiday) • Wednesday 28th December • Thursday 29th December • Friday 30th December • Saturday 31st December (New Year’s Eve) • Sunday 1st January (New Year’s Day) • Monday 2nd CENTRAL LONDON January (Bank Holiday)

Download the full guide here (PDF)

🎄🍓 Merry Christmas from Strawberry Hill 🍓🎄

Merry Christmas from Strawberry Hill House Dear all, We wish you all the best for the festive season and thank you for your kind support this year. Seasons greetings and a happy New Year from all at Strawberry Hill House.

Ice Skating Session for One Child or Adult or Family of Two Adults and two Children in Wembley (Up to 23% Off)

Choose from Three Options

• £6 for a 45-minute ice skating session for one child (20% off)
• £10 for a 45-minute ice skating session for one adult (20% off)
• £27 for a 45-minute ice skating session for two adults and two children (23% off)

About Arena Ice

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Offering a contemporary 600-square-metre open air ice rink, Arena Ice welcomes skaters of all abilities. While friends and family skate the day away, spectators can watch from the decked terrace enjoying a hot chocolate, traditional mulled wine and winter snacks.

BBC Audience - Join the BBC Singers for a concert of Scandinavian choral music for Epiphany

BBC Singers at St Paul's Knightsbridge Swedish conductor and Music Director of the Choir of Radio France, Sofi Jeannin makes her debut with BBC Singers. Fittingly, Jeannin presents a programme of Scandinavian music for the Feast of Epiphany, marking the arrival of the wise men at the end of the Christmas story. Programme: Jan Sandström Gloria Oskar Lindberg Stjärntändningen Knut Nystedt O crux Anders Hillborg Muoyiyaoum Wilhelm Stenhammar Tre körvisor Einojuhani Rautavaara Suite de Lorca Hugo Alfvén Uti vår hage Hugo Alfvén Aftonen Trad. Slängpolska efter Byss-Kalle BBC Singers Sofi Jeannin conductor Date: Saturday 7 January Venue: St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge Doors open: 2pm Concert starts: 2.30pm To apply for tickets visit bbc.co.uk/showsandtours. We'd love to see you! BBC Shows and Tours Apply Now

Animals at London Zoo have been treated to some presents

It may not be Christmas yet, but the animals at London Zoo are already opening their presents.

The Sumatran tigers were given some meat and the meerkats were given pinecones.

FORTNUM & MASON - Let the good times flow! | Shop tipples for Christmas

From Christmas ale and festive spirits, to bubbles for a party and very merry Sherry – when it comes to Christmas wine & spirits, we’ve got seasonal sipping all wrapped up. Pour over our guide to essential Christmas Tipples at The Journal, and stock up on festive drinks at fortnumandmason.com now. But be quick, because ordering for pre-Christmas delivery closes Thurs 22 Dec…

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Covent Garden - Reindeer: the perfect family distraction

Festive fun and games for all the family

Getting your Christmas shopping done can be tricky when you have a family to entertain. But not at Covent Garden. From interactive reindeer games on the Piazza to a fun exhibition at the London Transport Museum, there are plenty of ways to distract them. And with the return of our mulled wine cart, there’s a reward for you too. Why go anywhere else?

Magical Christmas days out for everyone

LEGO’s festive installation Tools at the ready Santa is certainly keeping his elves busy, they’re building a workshop made of over 700,000 LEGO® bricks – and you can join in the fun. See the installation for yourself and take a selfie (or should we say ‘elfie’) from now until the 29th December. Tell me more

The mulled wine cart’Tis the season to be merry It wouldn’t be Christmas without mulled wine and mince pies. You’ll find our Christmas cart in the Market Building, Central Avenue – it’s your go-to spot for all kinds of festive treats, so be sure to fill your stockings. One whiff of the aromatic spices and it’s hard to resist. Discover more

Say hello to SantaStop by whether you’re naughty or nice What’s more magical for a child than meeting Santa at Christmas? Lucky enough he’s landed in London. Pop by the Market Building and keep the kids happy, it’s absolutely free. With the power of augmented reality, the magic just comes to life. Find out more

Gifts that keep on giving

Benjamin Pollock’s ToyshopTerrific toys and storytelling for all If you really fancy spoiling the kids (and maybe yourself), pay a trip to Benjamin Pollock’s fantastic toyshop in the Market Building. Pollock’s creations are spellbinding, specialising in creative, educational and theatrical tales. In fact, it’s one of Joanna Lumley’s favourite London stores. Tell me more

The Reindeer Dash Find Dasher, Dancer and all their friends Keep your eyes peeled for eight reindeer on the loose. Download the Blippar app and see if you can find them as you shop. Of course, there are lots of prizes to be won, including a £200 shopping experience in Pandora and a £250 gift voucher for Jigsaw. Discover more

North Pole ExpressChristmas at the London Transport Museum Visit Father Christmas as he disembarks the Northern Line North Pole Express. Then, once you’ve told him what’s on your list, solve the elf trail, attend storytelling workshops, and enjoy a hot mulled wine with a mince pie. A great family destination. Find out more