WHAT’S ON DECEMBER


Christmas at the Farm Bocketts Farm Park Until 24 December Fun Christmas trail, reindeer food to make, baby lanmbs and a giant snowglobe to explore! Father Christmas moves in from 22 November but you must book tickets in advance. www.bockettsfarm.co.uk


Christmas weekends London Wetland Centre 30 November to 1 December and 14-15 December, 10am-4pm Join the husky rides and elves workshop. Check pricing, some charges for crafts. www.wwt.org.uk


Ice Skating Hampton Court Palace 22 November to 5 January Daily 10am-9pm The country’s most scenic ice rink returns from 22 November. The open air ice rink offers spectacular views of the palace. Skate hire is included in the price. Please arrive 30 minutes before your session to check in and get your skates. You don’t have to skate, come along and watch others take to the ice in the newly-heated spectator area. The cafe offers a selection of hot snacks and drinks that is bound to please everyone. Adults £15, children £10.50. Family tickets available. hamptoncourtpalace icerink.co.uk


Festive Carriage Rides Morden Hall Park Weekends in December, 10am-4pm A cosy vintage tram-style carriage pulled by Shire horses. £16 adult/£12 child. Family tickets available. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park


Victorian Festive Crown Workshop Landmark Arts Centre, 1 December, 10:30am This is a two hour workshop for children aged 8-14 years. Learn how to transform ordinary items such as twigs and sticks by painting them in gold and glitter to become the feature of this majestic crown. £13.50 per child. www.landmarkarts centre.org


Christmas Craft Workshop Style Station, Belleville Primary School 21 December, 10:30am-1:30pm Make your own Christmas tree decorations. £35 per child, bring a packed lunch. www.stylestationwork shops.com


Family Pompom Garland Workshop RHS Wisley, 1 December, 10:30am and 1:30pm Make a Christmas garland with patterned pompoms. Running time 2 hrs. Suitable for ages 7+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Family ticket (1 adult, two children) £50. www.rhs.org.uk


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Christmas Carols Royal Albert Hall 21–24 December, 11am, 2:30pm, 4pm, 7:30pm Sing-along to beloved classics in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets £10 per child, £15 adults and £40 for a family of four. www.royalalberthall.com


Santa Fun Run Run, jog or walk this family- friend fundraiser. All funds go to Princess Alice Hospital. Three locations this year. Painshill – 7 December Busy Park – 8 and 15 December Richmond Park – 14 December Adults £18, children £8 and under 5s free. www.pah.org.uk


Christmas Thrills at the Mills Merton Abbey Mills 22 December, 11am-5pm www.mertonabbeymills. org.uk


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