A calm, elegant escape for festive fine dining in the heart of London It’s December, and London is glowing with fairy lights, busy with shoppers and filled with the clink of glasses from office Christmas parties. Yet even with all the festive buzz, I hadn’t really slipped into the mood for seasonal dining until now. […]
The Snowman, Peacock Theatre
Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s Seasonal Hit Returns The Snowman: in a word, charming. The stage production of Raymond Briggs’ tale of a young boy’s friendship with a snowman and their fantastic Christmastime flight to the North Pole has been packing the Peacock Theatre for 28 years and counting; it’s not unthinkable that some of the young […]
A Christmas Carol – The Old Vic
Charles Dickens’s classic story, A Christmas Carol is brought to vivid, enchanting theatrical life in a production directed by Marcus Warchus and adapted by Jack Thorne.
Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre
Ballet Shoes Shines Bright on the Olivier Stage This Christmas Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes has always carried a glow of nostalgia, not least for me, as my mother adored the novel and the Fossil sisters helped spark my early love of theatre. This festive season, the story returns for a second run at the National […]
The Twelfth Night of Christmas – Chiswick House and Gardens.
Immerse yourself in a Georgian Christmas Extravaganza. Ask anyone in West London and they’ll tell you: Chiswick House and Gardens is one of the city’s most magical places year-round. But this Christmas, the beloved landmark is elevating the festivities to dazzling new heights. Throwing open its doors for a brand-new indoor experience, Chiswick House welcomes […]
London’s Best Christmas Theatre for 2025:
The Capital’s Christmas Theatre round-up for this year: What’s that I hear? Is it the distant ringing of jingle bells? In what feels like no time at all, it is once again time to start thinking about Christmas. Turkeys are being pre-ordered, stocking fillers are being bought, and rehearsals are well underway for London’s beloved […]
The Nutcracker – London’s Choice for Christmas 2025
Christmas Is Not Christmas Without a Nutcracker (or two…) The Nutcracker heralds Christmas. It’s the first ballet many children will see, and the one that, perhaps more than any other, will make for a special seasonal family treat. So far, five Nutcrackers have been announced for London’s Christmas 2025 season, starting in November and […]
Friendsmas – A fabulous alternative Christmas Lunch
Unless you happen to be American and celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas does seem a long way off from the last BBQ of summer. Not surprisingly, Friendsmas is growing in popularity – a way to celebrate with friends rather than family perhaps in a more relaxed way, with or without presents
The Paddington Bear Experience
For a charming outing of gentle family fun The Paddington Bear Experience is a great option. At only three years old our grandson was possibly a little young to fully engage with every element. But he still enjoyed himself and there were children of all ages having a good time.
Christmas in the City
Visit and explore Christmas in the City of London A mild evening spent exploring the City of London’s Christmas offerings got me well into the festive spirit. Not that I am any sort of Grinch, just that I have not had much time to get out and enjoy the lights, festive foods and spirit. There […]