Last updated: November 11, 2024
It's time for holiday cheer in Peckham! Use our guide to find all the festive activities. Whether you're a Peckham native or a curious explorer, this guide illuminates the city's festive charm.
This season, the enchanting Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park transforms the iconic space into a breathtaking festive fairground, featuring ice skating and a Christmas market. You'll also encounter the magical Hogwarts in the Snow, where the famous studio tour showcases the Wizarding World's holiday decorations. And the Ally Pally Fireworks Festival is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it lights up the sky with dazzling displays. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Traditional Christmas decorations with massive bells and baubles.
Seven Dials Christmas Lights feature over 140,000 lights illuminating the Piazza, Seven Dials, and surrounding streets with 40 gigantic bells, 12 giant baubles, and 8 spinning mirror balls.
Where: London | More Info: Seven Dials Christmas Lights
Synchronized lighting display with a 55ft Christmas tree.
Covent Garden's Christmas lights feature over 260,000 LED lights illuminating the Piazza, Seven Dials, and surrounding streets, including a 55ft Christmas tree adorned with 30,000 lights. The event includes a new festive lighting scheme, pop-ups, family-friendly experiences, and live entertainment.
Where: London | More Info: Covent Garden Christmas Lights
Illuminated botanical garden with festive food and drink options.
Stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, where twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air. Discover glittering tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections, and trees drenched in jewel-like colour. Enjoy larger-than-life illuminations, mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden, and festive street food vendors offering hot food, sweet treats, and spiced winter warmers.
Where: Kew | More Info: Christmas at Kew
Illuminated grounds with festive decorations.
Explore Kenwood's beautifully illuminated grounds, featuring stunning Christmas lights and festive decorations amidst its world-class art collection and tranquil landscaped gardens.
Where: Hampstead | More Info: Christmas lights trail at Kenwood
Stunning light displays along one of London's busiest shopping streets
The Oxford Street Christmas Lights illuminate one of London's most iconic shopping streets, creating a vibrant atmosphere during the holiday season. Each year, dazzling displays transform the thoroughfare into a visual spectacle, attracting thousands of visitors. The combination of artful light installations and the festive spirit enhances the shopping experience amid the historical architecture.
Where: London | More Info: Oxford Street Christmas Lights
Unique shopping experience with over 600 independent brands.
The Spirit of Christmas Fair at Olympia London features over 600 original, independent brands offering fashion, jewellery, Christmas decorations, toys, food, and drink. The event includes free workshops, tapas by José Pizarro, and Afternoon Tea. Complimentary access to the Winter Art & Antiques Fair and The Luxury Travel Fair is also available.
Where: London | More Info: Spirit of Christmas Fair
Epic fireworks display combining Guy Fawkes and Diwali celebrations.
Harrow Fireworks features a 20-minute musical fireworks display, FIZZ KIDS entertainment pre-show, a world food arena, full-size fun fair, face painting, glitter tattoos, and Indian henna hand art.
Where: Harrow | More Info: Harrow Fireworks
Immersive dining experience with cabaret and theatrical elements.
Step into a glamorous 1970s European mountain hotel and ski resort at Velvet Pines, where immersive theatre and fine dining come together in an apres-ski-inspired Christmas celebration.
Where: London | More Info: Velvet Pines Christmas Experience
Historic procession celebrating the new Lord Mayor with a mix of tradition and modernity.
The Lord Mayor's Show is the oldest civic procession in the world, dating back to the 13th century. It features a three-mile-long procession with over 7,000 participants, 200 horses, and 150 floats, showcasing the City of London's history and modernity.
Where: London | More Info: The Lord Mayor's Show
Showcasing a wide range of jazz and contemporary music with both established and emerging artists.
The EFG London Jazz Festival is a 10-day celebration of jazz and contemporary music, featuring a diverse lineup of renowned and emerging artists. The festival showcases exceptional talent from the UK and around the world, with performances ranging from iconic virtuosos to innovative new collaborations.
Where: London | More Info: EFG London Jazz Festival
Large-scale outdoor ice skating rink and intricate ice sculptures.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is a six-week event featuring a variety of attractions, activities, entertainment, food, and drinks. It includes an ice skating rink, themed bars, carnival rides, and spectacular shows. Visitors can explore the Magical Ice Kingdom, enjoy festive cocktails, and experience family-friendly performances.
Where: London | More Info: Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
Diverse classical music performances with renowned orchestras and choirs.
The Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival at the Barbican features a diverse lineup of classical music performances, including carols, pop hits, and iconic film scores. The event showcases the talents of renowned orchestras and choirs, along with guest singers and conductors, creating a rich and varied musical experience.
Where: London | More Info: Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival
Interactive festive workshops and live cooking demos.
The Ideal Home Show Christmas brings together over 600 companies, offering inspiring ideas, amazing gifts, and on-trend festive solutions for your home. Enjoy live cooking demos, festive workshops, and interactive pop-up events, including wreath making and wine tasting. Explore the Eat & Drink Festival, featuring street food, artisanal producers, and live music.
Where: London | More Info: Ideal Home Show Christmas
Interactive baking masterclasses with celebrity guests.
The Cake & Bake Show London is a premier event showcasing the art of baking, cake decorating, and sugarcraft. Featuring live demonstrations by renowned pastry chefs and chocolatiers, the show offers a variety of masterclasses and competitions for all skill levels. Visitors can explore exhibits from top brands, shop for baking essentials, and enjoy a day filled with sweet inspiration.
Where: London | More Info: Cake and Bake Show London
Immersive theatrical journey through an art-deco mansion.
Explore the art-deco mansion of Eltham Palace as Father Christmas needs your help to restore the true meaning of Christmas. Meet delightful characters, enjoy interactive storytelling, and uncover the essence of the season.
Where: Eltham | More Info: Christmas at Eltham Palace
Panoramic fireworks display with a new drone show.
The Ally Pally Fireworks Festival is a spectacular event featuring a legendary fireworks display, a brand-new drone show, and a German Bier Festival with oompah bands and tribute acts. Enjoy family fun with rides, ice skating, and a big bonfire, all set against panoramic views of London.
Where: London | More Info: Ally Pally Fireworks Festival
Family-friendly fireworks display with diverse food options.
The Dulwich Firework Display is a family-oriented fundraising event featuring a spectacular fireworks display, live music, and a wide array of food and beverage options including mulled wine, real ale, BBQ, burgers, Indian food, and pizza. The event is wheelchair accessible and takes place at Dulwich Sports Club, with doors opening at 5 pm and the fireworks starting at approximately 7 pm.
Where: Dulwich | More Info: Dulwich Firework Display
Community-driven fireworks display with fairground rides and local charity support.
Beckenham Fireworks is a family-friendly event featuring two fireworks displays set to music, accompanied by fairground rides and a variety of food stalls supporting local charities.
Where: Beckenham | More Info: Beckenham Fireworks
Unique fireworks displays with live music and family-friendly activities.
Battersea Park Fireworks 2024 features a stunning fireworks display orchestrated by the team behind the annual NYE London Fireworks. Enjoy live music, fairground rides, and a variety of food and drink options on both Saturday and Sunday nights. The event offers different shows each night, catering to both traditional fireworks enthusiasts and families.
Where: Battersea | More Info: Battersea Park Fireworks
Immersive Harry Potter Christmas experience with authentic set transformations.
Step into the iconic Harry Potter sets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, where iconic sets are dressed in festive season with filmmaking snow. Enter the Great Hall, bedecked in gold decorations from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, featuring a mouth-watering banquet and Christmas trees. Explore fan-favourite sets, including the Gryffindor Boys’ Dormitory and Diagon Alley, adorned with authentic decorations and Christmas cards made by the crew during filming. Discover how the invisibility cloak was used to create the illusion of invisibility on-screen and stroll through the snow-covered Forbidden Forest.
Where: Watford | More Info: Hogwarts in the Snow
Interactive storytelling sessions and a festive makeover of the Mail Rail.
The Postal Museum Christmas Programme features a collection of letters to Father Christmas, the first ever Christmas card, and interactive storytelling sessions. Visitors can also ride the Mail Rail, a 100-year-old subterranean ride, and explore its festive makeover. The event includes a display of heartwarming letters sent by children over multiple generations and an immersive projection of the first King's Speech broadcast by the BBC.
Where: London | More Info: The Postal Museum Christmas Programme
Exclusive, chef-created Christmas sandwiches.
The Sarnie Party: Christmas Sandwich Special is a unique food festival in Peckham, featuring over 20 top chefs and sandwich shops creating never-before-seen Christmas specials. Each day offers a different lineup of innovative sandwiches, along with brilliant brews and a lively atmosphere.
Where: Peckham | More Info: The Sarnie Party: Christmas Sandwich Special
Historic bell ringing tradition.
On St Andrew's Day, the Abbey bells in London are rung at noon to celebrate this significant Scottish holiday, adding to the rich cultural heritage of the event.
Where: London | More Info: St Andrew's Day in London
Commemorating the service and sacrifice of Armed Forces.
Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday honor those who served and sacrificed to defend democratic freedoms and protect the way of life. These events unite people across faiths, cultures, and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
Where: London | More Info: Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday
Iconic house records played by favourite selectors.
Every Saturday, Soul City transforms The Jazz Cafe into a legendary late-night party with iconic house records from across the ages, played by The Jazz Cafe's favourite selectors. Get ready to get loose in North London's most iconic club night.
Where: London | More Info: Soul City: House and Disco All Night Long