Harlow Other Christmas Activities 2026

Participants lie on blankets or mats during a sound bath meditation honouring the winter solstice and the Yuletide season. The session incorporates Paiste Symphonic and Planetary gongs alongside crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, drums, shruti, and voice. Attendees listen in...

Participants design and assemble their own holiday wreath using fresh seasonal flowers, foliage, and berries, completing the arrangement with a luxury ribbon. The session includes hands-on expert guidance and provided refreshments.

Visitors gather in Ilford to mark the turning on of the town's holiday light display. The outdoor event includes fair rides, live stage entertainment, family activities, and fireworks.

Visitors glide across the ice rink beneath a towering Christmas tree surrounded by twinkling lights, festive tunes, and falling snow. Off the ice, guests can visit the East Court Café to enjoy seasonal treats including mince pies, mulled wine, and...

Santa Claus sets up camp in the East Court for festive family visits. Children meet Santa inside his grotto and receive a small gift. There is also an opportunity to have a photo taken with Santa at the end of...

Visitors explore an outdoor lights walkway in the Secret Garden featuring thousands of sparkling lights, decorated festive scenes, and numerous photo opportunities. The historic Harrow Lodge House is illuminated for the occasion, and nightly refreshments include mulled wine, German beer,...

Led by expert guides, visitors explore London's iconic wooden 'O' and discover how Christmas was observed in Shakespeare's day. The tour covers folk traditions practiced to welcome winter, including wassailing, the winter solstice, kissing boughs, and traditional mince pyes.

Visitors step through a magical wardrobe into a snowy wonderland created in the historic walled gardens of Fulham Palace. Guided by the Guardians of the Winter Garden, families explore a world of movie-quality falling snow, twinkling lights, and holiday surprises....

Visitors can experience a festive walkthrough decorated with twinkling lights and seasonal displays. Children can meet Father Christmas, take photos, receive a special gift, and take part in Christmas crafts. The experience brings families together while supporting care for seriously...

Passengers embark on a circular sightseeing voyage along the River Thames to take in scenic views of historic riverside sights. The journey includes live or recorded commentary provided by the crew. Guests can take in the sights from an open...

Families step into a magical festive grotto to meet Santa during an exclusive time slot. Visitors join whimsical elves in the workshop to craft a festive keepsake and write letters with their Christmas wishes. Children can also mix up reindeer...

Visitors take part in a lively family celebration filled with games, dancing, and hands-on crafty activities led by performer Len Blanco. The session encourages children and their families to come together, express themselves, and create art alongside artists. It offers...

Participants take a guided walking tour exploring the holiday traditions of medieval St Albans. The route delves into how locals celebrated during twelve days of licensed misrule with feasting, carolling, dancing, and games. Guides recount stories of churches bedecked in...

Guided walkers explore the London streets that inspired Charles Dickens's famous story A Christmas Carol, following the footsteps of Scrooge, Marley, and the Cratchits. Along the route, guides share warming seasonal stories of Victorian Christmas puddings, turkeys, mince pies, pantomimes,...

Participants spend an evening exploring their creativity while listening to sweet festive tunes, guided step-by-step by professional artist Virginia Sutton. Each guest is provided with an easel, palette, canvas, and a set of paintbrushes to work with throughout the session....

Children get the chance to craft their very own wooden car alongside the Elite Transformation team. After building their creation, young racers can test out its speed on a specially designed race track. The festive workshop provides hands-on creative fun...

Visitors spend a calm and crafty morning creating their own holiday card or collage under the guidance of professional artist Virginia Sutton. The workshop provides all necessary art and crafting materials while playing festive tunes to celebrate the season. It...

Families can celebrate the snowy season dancing to disco, acid house, and techno tunes spun by DJ HiFi Sean inside a Grade I-listed warehouse. The celebration includes bubbles, balloons, foam, confetti, a parachute dance, a snow-themed sensory room, and hands-on...

Set inside the charming Garden Tea Room, this creative workshop guides visitors through designing a handmade holiday wreath using seasonal foliage. Florist Linda Masters provides expert tuition to help guests assemble their own decorative piece to take home. While crafting,...

Celebrate the end of the year with a friendly, inclusive social dance session. Participants join dancers for a dance workshop followed by open social dancing. The event features seated adaptations and movement alternatives designed for every body, welcoming attendees of...

Visitors can explore the museum galleries in the evening before attending a talk on the pagan Roman festival of Saturnalia. Archaeologist Gillian Hovell examines ancient and modern artwork to reveal how customs like gift-giving, holly, and party hats originated in...

Led by guide Ann, this walking tour explores the stories and traditions behind classic British holiday dishes, from turkeys that walked to London to the chequered history of the sprout. Participants hear about historical pudding recipes, workhouse festive fare, and...

Visitors gather to remember loved ones and support local families with seriously ill children. The service features a candle lighting moment, readings and reflections, and music from a live choir. Attendees can also view the remembrance book and enjoy refreshments...

Mrs H and the Singalong Band bring live music to children and families with an emphasis on theatrical engagement. Audiences take part in communal singing and active participation throughout the performance. Visitors can also reserve a table for afterwards or...

Visitors can listen to live music and take part in games and activities designed for both children and adults. Santa and his elves make an appearance to meet guests in the grotto. Seasonal treats and hot drinks are available throughout...

Participants design and craft a traditional festive wreath to take home, decorating with a variety of provided materials. Drinks and nibbles are supplied during the session. The activity requires no prior experience and is open to all skill levels.

Participants learn how to make holiday table arrangements under the step-by-step guidance of an expert florist. The session is open to both beginners and those with prior experience. All arrangement materials and nibbles are provided.

Guests craft their own luxury Christmas wreath using fresh foliage and decorations. The festive evening includes mince pies alongside two glasses of prosecco or mulled wine.

Participants design and hand-paint their own Christmas bauble and mulled wine glass in an in-person workshop setting. Attendees can sip their choice of drink while working on their glassware projects. The session requires no prior painting experience.

Participants learn hands-on bookbinding techniques to design and assemble a customized special-edition book. The session covers skills needed to rebind books from your own collection and accommodates both beginners and experienced crafters. All crafting materials are supplied, and attendees can...

Children learn how to turn drawings into moving sequences using classic frame-by-frame animation methods. Under the guidance of animation artists, participants design characters, draw simple storyboards, and work with lightboxes, pencils, and paint. Each participant creates animation miniclips to take...

Visitors choose from four one-hour creative workshops, booking either a single session or a full day pass. Between classes, guests can browse a selection of craft stalls and enjoy included tea and cake. No prior crafting experience is required.

This classical concert series is designed specifically for babies, toddlers, and their carers. Performances feature professional musicians playing a range of musical styles and instruments in a family-friendly setting.

Bach to Baby presents a festive performance designed specifically for babies, toddlers, and their carers. The concert features professional musicians performing across a variety of musical genres, instruments, and styles.

Visitors can enjoy a fun and creative craft session inside Wardown House Museum & Gallery. Participants make their own handmade seasonal cards to take home.

Gather your team to test your general knowledge skills at this festive pub quiz. Teams compete across trivia rounds with a winner-takes-all outcome.

Experience the magic of Christmas with two enchanting events at the Epping Ongar Railway. Families can join Santa on his Special Trains for a festive journey, while the Epping Ongar Lights Express offers a dazzling, interactive light show set to...

Experience a magical festive journey with Santa Claus at Hatfield Park. Ride a fairy-lit tractor trailer while listening to enchanting stories, then meet Santa himself in a cozy, storybook setting. Children will receive a special gift, and photo opportunities are...

Step into a winter wonderland at Hatfield Park for their enchanting Winter Walks & Workshops. Explore a festive woodland trail adorned with unique, recycled Christmas creations and new displays for 2025. Afterwards, unleash your creativity at the Motor House workshops,...

Ingatestone Hall provides a guided Christmas wreath-making workshop with canapés and refreshments within the venue's historic surroundings.

Experience the warmth of the holiday season at St. Andrew's Church. They offer traditional Holy Communion services and engaging family services with crafts and songs, perfect for all ages. Keep an eye out for their special Christmas festival services, celebrating...

This Christmas, children and young people aged 5-16 in Barking and Dagenham can enjoy the free Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme. The initiative offers a range of fun, active, and healthy activities, each including a nutritious hot meal. Both...