Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around Romford. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Facebook and Instagram. If you are looking for Holiday Clubs and Camps we have a dedicated section for those. This page is updated regularly so do check regularly.
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Saturday 9th December
Bedfords Park Winter Warmer
Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre
Sat 9th December 2023
9:30am-11:30am
Come along and join us for our Winter Warmer event, open to all, adults and families! Explore nature and wildlife during the guided winter walk, feed the red deer, and finish around the warming campfire (weather permitting) surrounded by woodland. Toast some snacks and enjoy a hot chocolate too!
Meet outside the visitor centre on arrival. Toilets and refreshments available from the visitor centre during opening hours.
All attendees must have a paid ticket, including adults, children, and the children's accompanying adults.
Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult.

Celebrate Christmas in Romford - Glass Making Workshop
Romford Market
Sat 9th December 2023
Saturday 9th December
Free Glass Making Workshop
Visit our traditional workshop located in the Market Place and have a go at making a Christmas glass ornament to take home or gift to a loved one.
PLUS!
Snap a selfie at our festive Wreath installation located outside Tollgate House from the 23rd November
Enjoy FREE Fair Ground rides in Market Place between 16th - 24th December
Festive Fun at The Brewery - The Grinch
The Brewery Shopping Centre
Sat 9th December 2023
1pm - 4pm
Join us for a host of FREE festive fun across November and December!
We are excited to announce that everyone's favourite mean greenie is BACK bringing his sassy antics, comedic timing, and iconic Christmas style to The Brewery, as well as reindeer visits, princesses, live music and more!
The Grinch 💚
Snap the ultimate festive selfie with the mean green one! 📸
- Saturday 25th November between 1pm - 4pm; roaming around the centre.
- Saturday 9th December between 1pm - 4pm; catch him on the first floor outside Zizzi's
Frozen Princess Characters, plus festive stilt walkers ❄️
On Saturday 2nd December head to the main atrium at The Brewery 12pm to 1pm.
Reindeers 🦌
Thanks to Romford BID they... Read more
Marvin's great create club
The mercury mall
Sat 9th December 2023 - Sun 10th December 2023
10.00-16.00
Marvin's great create club is a free drop in arts and crafts club for kids at the mercury mall Romford . Come and join in the fun you might see Marvin the monkey
All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

UV Kids - Every Saturday in December at Faces Nightclub
Faces Nightclub
Sat 9th December 2023
1-3pm
UV kids this Xmas
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/uvkidsltd/1010400
The whole family are welcome for a clubbing experience.
When?
1-3pm Every Saturday in December
Where?
Faces Night Club, 458 - 462 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Essex, IG2 6LE
DJs playing Disco House, Garage & Club Classics.
Christmas themed Childrens entertainment
Bongos and Sax
•Mocktails, Cocktails & Snacks available to buy
Characters & Mascots
Face Paint & Glitter (not included in ticket price but is subsided and £3 per face, over 3 years old only)
UV Lights & Glow Sticks
Foam, Bubbles & Confetti
Arts & Crafts
Children must be accompanied by a parent... Read more

Ingrebourne Festive Forest Craft
Essex Wildlife Trust Ingrebourne Nature Discovery
Sat 9th December 2023
Various timeslots between 10am-2:15pm
Our staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you and the kids (aimed at those aged 2-9) make 3 festive mementos to take home.
To secure your place, please book tickets for your preferred time slot. Alternatively, you can turn up and pay on the day at the Centre but this will be subject to availability.
Please choose from 4 sessions on booking: 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 12:30-1:15pm, 1:30-2:15pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
£5 per child.

Thorndon Wreath Making (Child friendly)
Essex Wildlife Trust Thorndon Countryside Centre
Sat 9th December 2023
10am-12pm
Go on a winter walk to forage for supplies before making your own festive mini wreath to take home. Suitable for ages 5+. If your child has any decorations that they'd like to add to their wreath, please do bring them along on the day!
Advance booking essential, children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that car parking is managed by ECC, charges apply. Meet outside the visitor centre on arrival. This session will be taking place outdoors so please dress yourself and your child appropriately for December weather.
£7 per child.

Valence Christmas Market
Valence House Museum
Sat 9th December 2023
11am - 5pm
Join us for a day of festive fun for all the family, pick up special Christmas treats and enjoy festive food and drink while supporting local community stallholders.
Featuring:
- Christmas Market with over 30 local stallholders
- Christmas Farm - meet the animals from Gemma's Farm
- Santa's Grotto (meet Father Christmas and receive a special present. £3.50 per child. Advanced booking essential. Tickets must be booked in advance by visiting Valence House Reception or calling 0208 227 2034).
- Mince Pies and Mulled Wine
- Rudolph's Christmas Reindeer Hunt
- And more!

Charity Tractor Run
See details
Sat 9th December 2023
from 4pm
Crawfords Essex depot is proud to be once again hosting the Essex Illuminated Christmas Charity Tractor Run, organised by the Lyon family, which will be held on Saturday, 9th December.
Last year was a hugely popular event, and the organisers hope for a fantastic turnout! The event will raise money for Cancer Research and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.
Tractors leaving at 4:00pm from Crawfords at Fox Burrows Lane, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3SS. Get there before 4:00pm to see all the tractors lined up and leave.
Car Parking
All cars are to park in either of the following locations:
Lordship Campus at Writtle University College: Lordship Rd, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RP
Writtle University College Main Campus: Lordship Rd, Writtle,... Read more
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Sunday 10th December
Celebrate Christmas in Romford - Willie Wonka & Santa's Reindeer
The Mercury Mall
Sun 10th December 2023
Sunday 10th December
Willy Wonka Characters plus festive stilt walkers
12pm to 1pm: The Mercury Shopping Centre
1pm - 4pm: Roaming Town Centre
Santa's Reindeers
12pm - 4pm: The Brewery (outside Costa)
PLUS!
Snap a selfie at our festive Wreath installation located outside Tollgate House from the 23rd November
Enjoy FREE Fair Ground rides in Market Place between 16th - 24th December
Festive Fun at The Brewery - Reindeer
The Brewery Shopping Centre
Sun 10th December 2023
12pm - 4pm
Join us for a host of FREE festive fun across November and December!
We are excited to announce that everyone's favourite mean greenie is BACK bringing his sassy antics, comedic timing, and iconic Christmas style to The Brewery, as well as reindeer visits, princesses, live music and more!
The Grinch 💚
Snap the ultimate festive selfie with the mean green one! 📸
- Saturday 25th November between 1pm - 4pm; roaming around the centre.
- Saturday 9th December between 1pm - 4pm; catch him on the first floor outside Zizzi's
Frozen Princess Characters, plus festive stilt walkers ❄️
On Saturday 2nd December head to the main atrium at The Brewery 12pm to 1pm.
Reindeers 🦌
Thanks to Romford BID they... Read more
Marvin's great create club
The mercury mall
Sat 9th December 2023 - Sun 10th December 2023
10.00-16.00
Marvin's great create club is a free drop in arts and crafts club for kids at the mercury mall Romford . Come and join in the fun you might see Marvin the monkey
All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

Christmas Wreath Making
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sun 10th December 2023
We'll be joined by Emma from Blooming Occasions for this expert Christmas wreath making workshop, with 12.5% of ticket sales being donated to help our rescued residents! Create your very own, bespoke wreath with seasonal foliages and decorations.
Complimentary tea or filter coffee with biscuits included, along with admission to the sanctuary to meet our 500 rescued animals.
All decorations will be provided but if you wish to add lights then please bring with you. Suitable for ages 12+.

Ingatestone Christmas Market
Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Centre
Sun 10th December 2023
12pm - 6pm
Outside in the large parking area surrounding the Ingatestone Community Centre there will be stalls ( a lot of local traders and businesses) selling:
- Variety of items including crafts, gifts, jewellery, toys, festive decorations, home, lifestyle and decor as well as wellbeing products including vegan and cruelty free make-up. there will also be clothing and clothing accessories, pet treats and gifts.
- Cold food will include - Cakes, pies, cheeses, sausages, bacon, pickles, chutneys, specialist Xmas puddings, amazing fudge and other confectionery.
- Hot food available will include - Hog roast, burgers, The Deli's pizzas, German sausages, waffles, donuts and a lot more! Stalls will also be selling mulled wine, prosecco and flavoured gins and... Read more

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Monday 11th December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

Havering NCT Christmas Party.
South Hornchurch community association
Mon 11th December 2023
13:30-14:30
🎄Christmas party🎄
🗓️Monday 11th December 13:30-14:30
📍South Hornchurch Community Association, Nelson road, Rainham, RM13 7RD. (If you're not sure exactly where that it's off Rainham road and near South Hornchurch Library.)
🎅🏻Enjoy Christmas themed games, books & puzzles, biscuit decorating and crafts.
🎟️This event is aimed at 12 months plus. One ticket admits one adult and one child. Refunds are at event organisers discretion. No refunds will be processed if you cancel after 1st December.
💰There will be a raffle so please bring cash if you would like to buy tickets
🚗There is a small free car park at the venue so it this is full please park on side roads nearby
🚏Please... Read more

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Tuesday 12th December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Wednesday 13th December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Thursday 14th December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Friday 15th December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

HIGH ROPES - illuminated
Nuclear high ropes
Fri 15th December 2023
16.30
Nuclear High Ropes is Essex's BIGGEST high ropes course - and now you can do it in the dark!
Set over 3 levels with a big zip wire finish, our course is achievable for every ability. When the sun goes down, our colourful lights come on, making for a unique and exhilarating winter experience!
Every guest will get a free hot chocolate do enjoy around our fire pit too!
Have you got what it takes?

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Saturday 16th December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

UV Kids - Every Saturday in December at Faces Nightclub
Faces Nightclub
Sat 16th December 2023
1-3pm
UV kids this Xmas
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/uvkidsltd/1010400
The whole family are welcome for a clubbing experience.
When?
1-3pm Every Saturday in December
Where?
Faces Night Club, 458 - 462 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Essex, IG2 6LE
DJs playing Disco House, Garage & Club Classics.
Christmas themed Childrens entertainment
Bongos and Sax
•Mocktails, Cocktails & Snacks available to buy
Characters & Mascots
Face Paint & Glitter (not included in ticket price but is subsided and £3 per face, over 3 years old only)
UV Lights & Glow Sticks
Foam, Bubbles & Confetti
Arts & Crafts
Children must be accompanied by a parent... Read more

Ingrebourne Festive Forest Craft
Essex Wildlife Trust Ingrebourne Nature Discovery
Sat 16th December 2023
Various timeslots between 10am-2:15pm
Our staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you and the kids (aimed at those aged 2-9) make 3 festive mementos to take home.
To secure your place, please book tickets for your preferred time slot. Alternatively, you can turn up and pay on the day at the Centre but this will be subject to availability.
Please choose from 4 sessions on booking: 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 12:30-1:15pm, 1:30-2:15pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
£5 per child.

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Sunday 17th December
Celebrate Christmas in Romford - The Nutcracker and Santa's Reindeer
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sun 17th December 2023
Sunday 17th December
Nutcracker Christmas Characters plus festive stilt walkers
12pm to 1pm: The Liberty Shopping Centre (main entrance on Western Road)
1pm - 4pm: Roaming Town Centre
Santa's Reindeers
12pm - 4pm: Market Place (outside Lloyds Bank)
PLUS!
Snap a selfie at our festive Wreath installation located outside Tollgate House from the 23rd November
Enjoy FREE Fair Ground rides in Market Place between 16th - 24th December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

Thames Chase Christmas Celebration
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 17th December 2023
🎄Thames Chase Christmas Celebration 2023
🎄Join us at Thames Chase this Christmas for a truly magical celebration full of festive cheer!
🎄There will be music, carol singing, a selection of stalls and lots of fun crafts to keep the little ones entertained. The Thames Chase Forest Centre Tea Room will also be open.
🎄We look forward to seeing you!
Date: December 17th
🎄Time: 10am-3pm

Christmas Open Estate Day - Hylands House
Hylands Estate
Sun 17th December 2023
10am - 3pm
Hylands House opens its doors to reveal the secrets behind its history with an exhibition displayed in the library - this month's exhibition is 'Hylands Families'.
The Food & Gift Market is located both at the front of Hylands House and inside the Grand Pavilion. The market is a treasure trove of fresh, local food, drink, and crafts direct from the producers and makers. Find hot food and drink outside to warm you up on the chilly day.
Escape the high street bustle to find unique gifts as our artists, designers and makers open their studios. Enjoy the festive entertainment surrounded by the most wonderful environment, as Hot Box Live provides live music throughout the day.
Hawthorn Heavy Horses will be providing carriage rides throughout the day.... Read more
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Monday 18th December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Tuesday 19th December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Wednesday 20th December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Thursday 21st December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

Baby Broadway Christmas
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st December 2023
10am
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas at a festive Baby Broadway concert this December! An interactive Christmas performance suitable for all ages.
The whole family can sing and dance along to seasonal showtunes from hit musicals and well-known songs from Christmas films, all performed by our West End singers.
Enjoy well-known numbers from Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, Frozen and many more. Festive fancy dress is encouraged and - as well as singing, clapping and dancing along - you can expect bubbles, bells, flying babies and puppetry!
Open to all ages from new-borns to school age to grandparents, concerts last approximately 45 minutes, doors open 15 minutes before start time.

Robin Canvas Painting Workshop
Hainault Forest Country Park Craft Courtyard
Thu 21st December 2023
10.30am - 12pm & 1pm - 2.30pm
Join CappARTcino for our first Christmas in Hainault Forest! Paint a cute robin canvas to take home for the festive season. Ages 4 - 11.

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Friday 22nd December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

Robin Canvas Painting Workshop
Hainault Forest Country Park Craft Courtyard
Fri 22nd December 2023
11am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 3.30pm
Join CappARTcino for our first Christmas in Hainault Forest! Paint a cute robin canvas to take home for the festive season. Ages 4 - 11.

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Saturday 23rd December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

UV Kids - Every Saturday in December at Faces Nightclub
Faces Nightclub
Sat 23rd December 2023
1-3pm
UV kids this Xmas
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/uvkidsltd/1010400
The whole family are welcome for a clubbing experience.
When?
1-3pm Every Saturday in December
Where?
Faces Night Club, 458 - 462 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Essex, IG2 6LE
DJs playing Disco House, Garage & Club Classics.
Christmas themed Childrens entertainment
Bongos and Sax
•Mocktails, Cocktails & Snacks available to buy
Characters & Mascots
Face Paint & Glitter (not included in ticket price but is subsided and £3 per face, over 3 years old only)
UV Lights & Glow Sticks
Foam, Bubbles & Confetti
Arts & Crafts
Children must be accompanied by a parent... Read more

Robin Canvas Painting Workshop
Hainault Forest Country Park Craft Courtyard
Sat 23rd December 2023
11am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 3.30pm
Join CappARTcino for our first Christmas in Hainault Forest! Paint a cute robin canvas to take home for the festive season. Ages 4 - 11.

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Sunday 24th December
Meet Santa
The Mercury Mall
Thu 9th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
10am - 4pm
Romford's most loved grotto has been running for over 20 years and offers affordable options with prices that start from only £5 to meet and receive a gift from Santa!
In 2022 the family run business helped raise £2000 for Saint Francis Hospice and again this year a percentage of the grotto's earnings will be donated to a charity of choice.
There will also be plenty of family offers available which will allow you to take home an array of beautiful photos and keep sakes, these packages are available from £20.
The grotto will be open 7 days a week until the 24th of December.
Sunday's 11-4pm (Closed between 1-2pm, while Santa has a mince pie or 2!).
No Appointment needed

Christmas Eve Family Carol Service
Collier Row Gospel Hall
Sun 24th December 2023
4:30pm
Come and join us this Christmas Eve for our Family Carol Service in Collier Row!
Lots of carols, Bible readings, kids talk and a Christmas message. All ages welcome!
Please stay around after the service for tea, coffee, juice and some food!
Parking is available in the front of the hall as well as in the second car park at the back of the hall; this is accessible through the park gates.
We will begin promptly at 4:30pm.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Enlightened Barleylands
Barleylands Farm
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
WE ARE BACK! Enlightened returns to Barleylands Farm Park this winter for the biggest and boldest enchanted light trail yet. Reimagined for 2023, Enlightened Barleylands is jam packed with even more magical illuminated installations. Tickets are on sale now!
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 19:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £15 per adult and from £12 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Free to be Making Miracles this Christmas
The Liberty Shopping Centre
Sat 25th November 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Meet Santa here at The Liberty Romford in our spectacular Ice Grotto on selected dates from Saturday 25th Nov - Sun 24th Dec 2023. SEND Sessions are available.
Entry price: £5* per child
Includes a meet and greet with Santa and a gift.
Join Santa and his magical elves at The Liberty's Ice Kingdom and help us make miracles happen this Christmas.
All proceeds from the ticket prices will be donated to our resident charity, Mitchell's Miracles, supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Thu 14th September 2023 - Sun 24th December 2023
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Monday 25th December
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

Tuesday 26th December
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

Wednesday 27th December
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

Thursday 28th December
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

Friday 29th December
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

Saturday 30th December
UV Kids - Every Saturday in December at Faces Nightclub
Faces Nightclub
Sat 30th December 2023
1-3pm
UV kids this Xmas
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/uvkidsltd/1010400
The whole family are welcome for a clubbing experience.
When?
1-3pm Every Saturday in December
Where?
Faces Night Club, 458 - 462 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Essex, IG2 6LE
DJs playing Disco House, Garage & Club Classics.
Christmas themed Childrens entertainment
Bongos and Sax
•Mocktails, Cocktails & Snacks available to buy
Characters & Mascots
Face Paint & Glitter (not included in ticket price but is subsided and £3 per face, over 3 years old only)
UV Lights & Glow Sticks
Foam, Bubbles & Confetti
Arts & Crafts
Children must be accompanied by a parent... Read more

Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

Sunday 31st December
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Dick Whittington
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 23rd November 2023 - Sun 31st December 2023
various
A Queen's Theatre Hornchurch pantomime
This new version follows hot on the heels of last year's Sleeping Beauty, which reached record-breaking success and has won the Off West End 'Best Pantomime' Award.
We have been producing top-quality, traditional pantomime for nearly 70 years. You can guarantee that all the family will enjoy this festive treat, which mixes slap-stick entertainment with the sparkle of a West End show.

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

Monday 1st January
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
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A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Havering Christmas Land
Harrow Lodge Park, RM11 1JU
Wed 29th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
4:30pm - 8pm
Come to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch and visit a magical Christmas Lights Walkway - Havering Christmas Land. Over the festive period this spectacular attraction will be enjoyed by over 20,000 people, with families getting the opportunity to visit Santa in his Grotto too. Havering Christmas Land is an outdoor experience of thousands of twinkling coloured lights, themed rooms and festive cheer.
Installed and organised by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham with the help of a team of creative volunteers, the attraction
also offers loads of festive photo opps, food, mulled wine and beer.
Entry into the walkway is £4.50 with all money supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in the local community. .
Bring your... Read more

Enlightened Hylands
Hylands Park
Fri 24th November 2023 - Mon 1st January 2024
Times: First Entry is 16:30h and then slots every 15 minutes until 21:00h.
Prebooking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3's)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
Location: Hylands Estate (Writtle Entrance off of Greenbury Way - A414), CM2 8FS - Follow signs for Hylands Park NOT Hylands House (No access to the event from the London Road Entrance)
Enquiries: The event is organised by Enlightened Moments and all enquiries should be made via the contact details on this website. The event is not managed by Hylands Estate and the estate team will be unable... Read more

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

Tuesday 2nd January
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

Wednesday 3rd January
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

Thursday 4th January
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

Friday 5th January
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Walking with The Snowman Trail
Fleet Street Quarter
Tue 21st November 2023 - Fri 5th January 2024
Discover 12 sculptures of The Snowman™ throughout the Quarter, each individually painted and designed by British-based artists and inspired by the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', paying homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Download the map in the link.
Spot them nestled in streets such as Chancery Lane, Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street.
Join us on 21 November from 5pm at the 'Seven Swans A Swimming' Snowman™ sculpture on St Bride Street as we launch the trail and switch on our Christmas lights at Ludgate Circus!
***What is the closest tube to Fleet Street?
The nearest tube station to Fleet Street in City Of London is Temple. It's a 7 min walk away.

Saturday 6th January
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Sunday 7th January
Kingdom of Winter
London Excel
Fri 8th December 2023 - Sun 7th January 2024
Kingdom of Winter is London's only indoor festive experience designed with all the convenience that families need to make a perfect day out from 8th December 2023 - 7th January 2024. Stay for 3 hours or all day - once you've arrived there is plenty to see and do. Explore our alpine-style Christmas market and discover a tantalising range of festive food and drink which will leave you feeling spoilt for choice.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
A new destination for festive fun - all under one roof
This Christmas, whisk your family away on a magical adventure. Journey to the Kingdom of Winter - London's exciting new destination for festive... Read more

Wednesday 17th January
Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Wed 17th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Winter Lights is free to visit, simply download the map (available in January) to help guide you around the installations or pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations are open 5-10pm daily.
Please note, the event can get extremely busy at weekends, so we strongly encourage people to visit during the week if possible. Finally, don't forget to wrap up warm and enjoy your visit!
Thursday 18th January
Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Wed 17th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Winter Lights is free to visit, simply download the map (available in January) to help guide you around the installations or pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations are open 5-10pm daily.
Please note, the event can get extremely busy at weekends, so we strongly encourage people to visit during the week if possible. Finally, don't forget to wrap up warm and enjoy your visit!
Friday 19th January
Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Wed 17th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Winter Lights is free to visit, simply download the map (available in January) to help guide you around the installations or pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations are open 5-10pm daily.
Please note, the event can get extremely busy at weekends, so we strongly encourage people to visit during the week if possible. Finally, don't forget to wrap up warm and enjoy your visit!
Saturday 20th January
Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Wed 17th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Winter Lights is free to visit, simply download the map (available in January) to help guide you around the installations or pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations are open 5-10pm daily.
Please note, the event can get extremely busy at weekends, so we strongly encourage people to visit during the week if possible. Finally, don't forget to wrap up warm and enjoy your visit!
Sunday 21st January
Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Wed 17th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Winter Lights is free to visit, simply download the map (available in January) to help guide you around the installations or pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations are open 5-10pm daily.
Please note, the event can get extremely busy at weekends, so we strongly encourage people to visit during the week if possible. Finally, don't forget to wrap up warm and enjoy your visit!
Monday 22nd January
Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Wed 17th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Winter Lights is free to visit, simply download the map (available in January) to help guide you around the installations or pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations are open 5-10pm daily.
Please note, the event can get extremely busy at weekends, so we strongly encourage people to visit during the week if possible. Finally, don't forget to wrap up warm and enjoy your visit!
Tuesday 23rd January
Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Wed 17th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Winter Lights is free to visit, simply download the map (available in January) to help guide you around the installations or pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations are open 5-10pm daily.
Please note, the event can get extremely busy at weekends, so we strongly encourage people to visit during the week if possible. Finally, don't forget to wrap up warm and enjoy your visit!
Wednesday 24th January
Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Wed 17th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Winter Lights is free to visit, simply download the map (available in January) to help guide you around the installations or pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations are open 5-10pm daily.
Please note, the event can get extremely busy at weekends, so we strongly encourage people to visit during the week if possible. Finally, don't forget to wrap up warm and enjoy your visit!
Thursday 25th January
Robin Hood
Havering Road Methodist Church Hall
Thu 25th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Sat Matinee 2.30-5pm; Evenings 7.30-10pm
It's time to... Cheer the Goodies! Boo the Baddies!
What do you get if you take a legendary folk hero, a plucky heroine, a dim-witted king, and a mischievous baddie that you love to hate?
The Dragon Theatre Company presents a fantastic action-packed traditional pantomime that's crammed full of fun!
Complete with songs and audience participation, tasty refreshments, and a chance to meet and greet the characters, we're offering a family friendly evening to remember!
Doors open at 2pm / 7pm.
Wheelchair-friendly premises. The entrance is opposite the Co-Op supermarket in Moray Way, RM1 4YD
Tickets: £10 & £8
Box Office: 07960 676180

Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Wed 17th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Winter Lights is free to visit, simply download the map (available in January) to help guide you around the installations or pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations are open 5-10pm daily.
Please note, the event can get extremely busy at weekends, so we strongly encourage people to visit during the week if possible. Finally, don't forget to wrap up warm and enjoy your visit!
Friday 26th January
Robin Hood
Havering Road Methodist Church Hall
Thu 25th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Sat Matinee 2.30-5pm; Evenings 7.30-10pm
It's time to... Cheer the Goodies! Boo the Baddies!
What do you get if you take a legendary folk hero, a plucky heroine, a dim-witted king, and a mischievous baddie that you love to hate?
The Dragon Theatre Company presents a fantastic action-packed traditional pantomime that's crammed full of fun!
Complete with songs and audience participation, tasty refreshments, and a chance to meet and greet the characters, we're offering a family friendly evening to remember!
Doors open at 2pm / 7pm.
Wheelchair-friendly premises. The entrance is opposite the Co-Op supermarket in Moray Way, RM1 4YD
Tickets: £10 & £8
Box Office: 07960 676180

Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Wed 17th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Winter Lights is free to visit, simply download the map (available in January) to help guide you around the installations or pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations are open 5-10pm daily.
Please note, the event can get extremely busy at weekends, so we strongly encourage people to visit during the week if possible. Finally, don't forget to wrap up warm and enjoy your visit!
Saturday 27th January
Robin Hood
Havering Road Methodist Church Hall
Thu 25th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Sat Matinee 2.30-5pm; Evenings 7.30-10pm
It's time to... Cheer the Goodies! Boo the Baddies!
What do you get if you take a legendary folk hero, a plucky heroine, a dim-witted king, and a mischievous baddie that you love to hate?
The Dragon Theatre Company presents a fantastic action-packed traditional pantomime that's crammed full of fun!
Complete with songs and audience participation, tasty refreshments, and a chance to meet and greet the characters, we're offering a family friendly evening to remember!
Doors open at 2pm / 7pm.
Wheelchair-friendly premises. The entrance is opposite the Co-Op supermarket in Moray Way, RM1 4YD
Tickets: £10 & £8
Box Office: 07960 676180

Papalarny The Magic Man
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sat 27th January 2024
11am
His mad magic show and fun-loving sense of humour has even the youngest of children shrieking with laughter. The children and their parents find his slapstick, "Tom and Jerry" style magic routines compelling and addictive to watch.
His eccentric suit, Spiderman shirt and teddy bear shoes reflect Papalarny's personality perfectly, bringing smiles and giggles to the children's faces on their first encounter with him. His wacky magic show is complemented by a dazzling mini-disco party (one hour parties or longer) to get the children singing and dancing and enjoy an abundance of snow and bubbles.

Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Wed 17th January 2024 - Sat 27th January 2024
Winter Lights is free to visit, simply download the map (available in January) to help guide you around the installations or pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations are open 5-10pm daily.
Please note, the event can get extremely busy at weekends, so we strongly encourage people to visit during the week if possible. Finally, don't forget to wrap up warm and enjoy your visit!
Friday 23rd February
Family Knees Up
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Fri 23rd February 2024
11am
Cor Blimey, Guv'nor, it's a good old fashioned East-End knees up!
Fancy a change from nursery rhymes? Grab your 'basin of gravy' and your 'dustbin lids' and join us for some songs at the Ol' Johanna!
Baby Knees Up is a zany, interactive family event with bubbles, puppets and plenty of singing along for adults, babies and children aged 0 - 100.
Tom Carradine (Carradine's Cockney Singalong) will get you and your little ones Doing the Lambeth Walk, pondering How Much is That Doggy in the Window, marching with inflatable bananas "down The Strand" and much more!
"We had so much fun! We literally did get our knees up. Fab sing-a-long session" - @mothergoodofficial
"Fantastic family event" - audience member

Saturday 9th March
Living Things Wildlife Show
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sat 9th March 2024
11am
The wonderful world of Living Things
Living Things Wildlife Show is all about education, inspiration and helping to gain respect for all Living Things.
Come and see how our animals behave in the wild, watch our lizards catch their prey, see our sugar gliders glide from tree to tree and many more!
Join in the excitement and come face to face with the wonderful world of Living Things.
The animal wildlife show educates your children in a hands-on, visual, fun and exciting way.
All of the animals are rescued and their stories and backgrounds are taught on the show. The animal wildlife show consists of an array of animals taking you on an adventure interacting and watching the animals in a very wild way.
For more information... Read more

Friday 31st May
Fireman Sam Live
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Fri 31st May 2024
12.30pm
It's up to Fireman Sam to save the day
Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains.
But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave.
Now it's up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure!
