Ho Ho hovering close to Christmas now, and boy wouldn’t you know it by what’s on in London this weekend. So many family friendly activities in the city are starting to focus on festive lights and holiday themed activities. If the weather is too cold or wet for you to be chilling outdoors with the kids, there are some great indoor activities great for all ages this weekend. Enjoy!
Winterfest 2019: Christmas in Technicolour
Experience Wembley Park’s first-ever immersive winter lights trail. Artists from all over the world have curated light and sound artworks. Be sure to check out the acclaimed Sonic Runway, making its European debut in Wembley Park via Nevada’s Burning Man festival, and London’s tallest-ever LED light Christmas Tree.
Where: Wembley Park
When: 20 Nov – 3 Jan
Ages: all
Cost: free admission
More info: website
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Hyde Park is about to get a lot more sparkly as Winter Wonderland opens this weekend. They’ll be funfair rides, family theatre shows, magical ice kingdom, outdoor ice skating, Santa’s grotto and more. See our guide to holiday theatre shows for more details on what you can watch in the warm while you’re there.
Where: Hyde Park
When: Until 5 Jan
Ages: all
Cost: free entry, pay per activity inside see website for prices and advanced booking options
More info: website
Soundpit at Southbank
It’s back! The freaky cool interactive sandpit experience returns to Southbank Centre.
Where: Southbank Centre
When: 23 Nov – 23 Feb
Ages: all
Cost: £8; 18 months and under are free
READ OUR REVIEW
Enchanted Woodland at Syon Park
Wrap up warm and discover Syon Park’s Enchanted Woodland, where an illuminated trail winds round the ornamental lake and through the historic arboretum of Syon House, ending at the spectacular Great Conservatory. With street food pop-up if all the dark park walking gets you hungry.
Where: Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF
When: Until 1st December on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Slots start at 5pm.
Ages: all
Cost: Adults: £10 Fridays, £12 Saturdays-Sundays. Children: £5
More info: website
Family Fun at Leighton House Museum: Create your own London map (and take it home!)
Families are invited to join award winning textile artist Ekta Kaul for a fun and creative afternoon exploring geography, locations and routes, places near and far, through stitched maps.
When: 23 Nov
See our EVENTS page for full details
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