{"title": "Christmas with the Dickens hosted by Lucinda Dickens Hawksley", "start": "2026-11-18T17:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Charles Dickens Museum", "address": "Doughty Street 48-49, WC1N 2LX London", "price": "£59", "price_from": "59.00", "price_to": "59.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/victorian", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "Christmas with the Dickens is an intimate evening event at the Charles Dickens Museum, the London home of the young Charles Dickens and his family. It is hosted by Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, the great-great-great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, an art historian, broadcaster and author. Guests hear about the Victorian Christmas traditions her ancestor promoted, take a guided tour of the historic house, and join a ceremonial serving of Christmas pudding. The gathering ends with conversation and questions with Lucinda, and every ticket sold supports the museum's charity.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/christmas-with-the-dickens-hosted-by-lucinda-dickens-hawksle-35247/", "official_url": "https://dickensmuseum.com/blogs/all-events/victorian-christmas-dickens", "image": "https://noky.io/images/40919fdaeb952ecb52f74df62fd42a0d1e31a78589dea52bf4b988e45f95d076-600.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-18T17:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Charles Dickens Museum", "address": "Doughty Street 48-49, WC1N 2LX London", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-11-25T17:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Charles Dickens Museum", "address": "Doughty Street 48-49, WC1N 2LX London", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-12-02T17:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Charles Dickens Museum", "address": "Doughty Street 48-49, WC1N 2LX London", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-12-09T17:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Charles Dickens Museum", "address": "Doughty Street 48-49, WC1N 2LX London", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-12-16T17:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Charles Dickens Museum", "address": "Doughty Street 48-49, WC1N 2LX London", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-12-23T17:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Charles Dickens Museum", "address": "Doughty Street 48-49, WC1N 2LX London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Time Travelling with Dickens. With Elly Griffiths.", "start": "2026-11-11T12:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Charles Dickens Museum", "address": "Doughty Street 48-49, WC1N 2LX London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/crime"], "description": "A free talk at the Charles Dickens Museum, held in person and on Zoom with a live Q&A. Author Elly Griffiths joins Lucinda Hawksley, Dickens's great great great granddaughter, in conversation. She discusses her new novella The Case of the Christmas Card, in which Charles Dickens travels to 2024 and visits his former home at 48 Doughty Street, along with time travel, crime fiction, her series 'The Frozen People' and writing about Christmas. The event lasts about 60 minutes.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/time-travelling-with-dickens-with-elly-griffiths-35244/", "official_url": "https://dickensmuseum.com/blogs/all-events/in-conversation-with-elly-griffiths", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ab5b9d6ffab9f0d3aafd0c16e954b99dc8594c1fb1969ea0542060b83be5ba45-600.webp"}, {"title": "A Dickens of a Christmas", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-09T00:00:00Z", "place": "Park Theatre", "address": "Clifton Terrace, N4 3JP London", "price": "GBP 10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["occasion/christmas", "stage"], "description": "A Dickens of a Christmas is a family-friendly stage show bringing lesser-known Christmas stories of Charles Dickens to life. The award-winning theatre company Maybe You Like It presents previously untold festive tales full of Dickens's wit, imagination, unforgettable characters and timeless lessons, complete with a ghost or two. Expect fast-paced twists, haunting chills and plenty of laughs in this spirited production. A perfect Christmas theatrical treat.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-dickens-of-a-christmas-78884/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f735c70e8f46b9d252e0a11d4b9e5daceca91490469105eb5411fa541327ee90-600.webp"}, {"title": "Orchestra of the Swan", "start": "2026-11-12T13:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Wilton's Music Hall", "address": "Ensign Street, E1 8JB London", "price": "£14.50-£32", "price_from": "14.50", "price_to": "48.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/orchestral", "literature/classics"], "description": "Orchestra of the Swan performs 'A Christmas Carol' at Wilton's Music Hall. 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Visitors can enjoy the festively decorated historic rooms with a sparkling drink, cosy up in a window seat, hear how the Georgians celebrated Christmas and shop for Christmas gifts. The house at 17 Gough Square, built shortly after the Great Fire, retains many original features including a quirky anti-burglary device. Guests are welcome to arrive and depart as they like while raising a glass to the man who declared: \"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.\"", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/christmas-lates-at-dr-johnsons-house-35675/", "official_url": "https://www.drjohnsonshouse.org/post/christmas-lates-at-dr-johnsons-house-nov26", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0cd85a36e371d36fa5932fae1d53292750545db14138c4d509d3c103220a0de5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Christmas at Chiswick House", "start": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-24T00:00:00Z", "place": "Chiswick House", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "Christmas at Chiswick House is a season of festive activities filling Chiswick House & Gardens for all to enjoy. Chiswick House & Gardens hosts it, with weekly Christmas markets offering treats to buy and savour, alongside crafty workshops, Christmas theatre productions and a Magical Grotto where younger visitors can meet Father Christmas. Purchases from the Chiswick House Shop and from mulled wine sold by Colicci go back towards the care of these historic spaces. Read on to find out what's on and plan your visit!", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/christmas-at-chiswick-house-35304/", "official_url": "https://chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk/event/celebrate-christmas-at-chiswick-house-gardens/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/894d628341e27800b706e2a32f3a8c226d90932cdac367290308e4dc05800b94-2000.webp"}, {"title": "A Christmas Carol - Old Vic", "start": "2026-11-12T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Old Vic", "address": "The Cut 103, SE1 8NB London", "price": "GBP 53", "price_from": "93.00", "price_to": "93.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/drama/classic-drama", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "A Christmas Carol is a stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas ghost story, staged as an immersive theatrical experience at the Old Vic Theatre. Matthew Warchus directs the production, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne, with Giles Terera playing the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Now in its tenth consecutive year, the show follows Scrooge on a ghostly journey through time with the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in Victorian London. The family-friendly production runs two hours including a twenty-minute interval and is suitable for ages eight and up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-christmas-carol-old-vic-63382/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6259d6912309c8c9d5fa9ccb4bed8d03b5b9c53706c48eb879da39b4e04ecb17-600.webp"}, {"title": "A Christmas Carol in Words and Music", "start": "2026-11-12T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Wilton's Music Hall", "address": "Graces Alley 1, E1 8JB London", "price": "£17.00 – £32.00 full price | £14.50 – £29.50 concession", "price_from": "14.50", "price_to": "32.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/drama/adaptation", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "A Christmas Carol in Words and Music is a stage performance of Dickens' famous 'ghostly little story', in which the tale is woven with haunting live music. Anton Lesser, known for Wolf Hall, Endeavour, Harry Potter and Andor, performs Dickens' teeming cast of characters, accompanied by on-stage musicians of Orchestra of the Swan with David Le Page. Directed by Judy Reaves and produced by Hambletts, it comes from the creative team behind Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and Music and A Beautiful Thread: Thomas Hardy in Words and Music. Running two hours including an interval, it is a fitting start to the season's celebrations.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-christmas-carol-in-words-and-music-40345/", "official_url": "https://wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/a-christmas-carol-in-words-and-music/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4c79c75778aadc1e81f5dbab52768592f331933024b79ca7f3df21fd639e3997-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Almshouse 14 Tours", "start": "2026-11-15T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Museum of the Home", "address": "Kingsland Road 136, E2 8EA London", "price": "Free with optional donation", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/local-history/london"], "description": "Almshouse 14 Tours are guided tours of the Museum of the Home's restored 18th-century almshouse dwellings, showing what it was like to live in Hackney 200 years ago. The interactive walk through Almshouse 14 reveals how residents kept warm, slept, ate and did their washing centuries ago. The tours are free drop-ins with an optional donation, last 45 minutes and start promptly, with places reserved at the Welcome Desk on arrival. Private group bookings are available by arrangement for groups larger than six people.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/almshouse-14-tours-92569/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3fd9665c8ba103e7da96498703e0853265d3f8ebc594e679338a85bdcff47cb5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Duck Pond Festive Market", "start": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-24T00:00:00Z", "place": "Chiswick House", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "markets", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "Duck Pond Festive Market is an outdoor Christmas market held at Chiswick House and Gardens in London. It is run by Duck Pond Market and features local, ethical and sustainable independent businesses. Visitors can browse street food, plants, gifts and crafts while enjoying coffee from the café in the winter air. The Sunday shopping supports small businesses that appreciate every purchase.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/duck-pond-festive-market-35303/", "official_url": "https://duckpondmarket.com/chiswick", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0dd08a9718dbbaf7b791a80ec9ed2c37b274b9a4cbb96b98ba20a694704676e8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Christmas Shows 2026", "start": "2026-11-18T13:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Musical Museum", "address": "Brentford High Street 399, TW8 0DU", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["occasion/christmas", "music"], "description": "Christmas Shows 2026 is a festive afternoon of seasonal musical entertainment at the Musical Museum. It features organ and keyboard artists Chris and Joanne Powell, a husband-and-wife duo who perform as entertainment organists, joined on stage by their dog Jess. The afternoon offers sing-along favorites, a Christmas-themed afternoon tea with a glass of Prosecco, and a tour of the museum's collection before a mini concert by the couple. Registration includes the museum tour, the tea, the Prosecco and the concert, with group and coach discounts available.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/christmas-shows-2026-39459/", "official_url": "https://www.musicalmuseum.co.uk/event/224", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3e6b336d9b64698ae6832111dc6c073cd79787ccc7ecc2e49459ca28200867f3-600.webp"}, {"title": "Santa's Grotto at the Queen's House", "start": "2026-11-14T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-24T00:00:00Z", "place": "Queen's House", "address": "SE10 9NF London", "price": "Early bird: £27 per person | General tickets: £30 | Members: £25 | Under 1s: Free", "price_from": "27.00", "price_to": "30.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/fairy-tales", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "Santa's Grotto at the Queen's House is a festive family experience where children meet Father Christmas and receive a gift, set in a decorated former royal residence. It is run by Royal Museums Greenwich and takes the form of an actor-led story adventure through the icy land of the Snow Queen, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. Families meet characters including the Snow Queen, her Hobgoblin assistant, Gerda, Kai and the robber girl before reaching the grotto. There is also one-on-one time with Santa amid snowy trees, lavish decorations and icy blue lights.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/santas-grotto-at-the-queens-house-38314/", "official_url": "https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/queens-house/santas-grotto-queens-house", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9f02b2b7b6d216ea380b70fdbf27da428fc1452fa58eff2b539c4c99573cd3e5-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Duck Pond Festive Market", "start": "2026-11-01T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-24T16:00:00Z", "place": "Chiswick House", "address": "", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "markets", "tags": ["occasion/christmas", "food-drink"], "description": "Duck Pond Festive Market is an outdoor Christmas market held at Chiswick House and Gardens. It brings together local, ethical and sustainable independent businesses selling street food, plants, gifts, crafts and seasonal treats. Visitors can browse in the crisp winter air, pick up something special for loved ones and warm up with great coffee from the café. The market is run by Duck Pond Market and is a new way to do your Sunday shopping.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/duck-pond-festive-market-89003/", "official_url": "https://chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk/event/duck-pond-festive-market/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0dd08a9718dbbaf7b791a80ec9ed2c37b274b9a4cbb96b98ba20a694704676e8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Contemporary Heritage in the Historic House", "start": "2026-11-12T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour", "address": "Lots Road, SW10 0XE London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["art/design"], "description": "Contemporary Heritage in the Historic House is a talk at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. The CEO of Watts 1874 speaks with Daniel Slowik, an interior decorator and antiques dealer, about the role of modern living in the Historic House, shaped by heritage and decorative traditions.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/contemporary-heritage-in-the-historic-house-35595/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bfd8a294bd2b2ab0c874b30c7cb12e9cd595bc069f05a2799e182791a461e875-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Winter Programme", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-10T00:00:00Z", "place": "Museum of the Home", "address": "Kingsland Road 136, E2 8EA London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/christmas", "community"], "description": "Winter Programme is a season of displays, workshops and events at Museum of the Home as the museum transforms for winter. It is run by Museum of the Home and explores the traditions, festivities and experiences of winter at home through the past, present and future. It includes seasonal crafting, talks on wintery traditions, a Winter Past exhibition, a festive makers market and family days.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/winter-programme-115911/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7737539cac90da4078e2f202ab3199c30bef97d5094b1d96bb8b841cd06905e6-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Christmas Carol Goes Wrong", "start": "2026-10-26T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-23T00:00:00Z", "place": "Wyndham's Theatre", "address": "32-36 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DA London", "price": "GBP 42", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "198.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy/farce", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is a laugh-out-loud comedy that turns the beloved holiday classic into a chaotic disaster full of mishaps and mayhem. It was written by original Mischief team members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, the Olivier Award-winners behind The Play That Goes Wrong. The ill-fated Cornley Amateur Drama Society stages Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but hilarious problems with miscommunications, delays, missing actors and a fight over the lead role destroy the much-loved story of Ebeneezer Scrooge. With brilliant physical comedy and unexpected twists, it is recommended for ages 8 and up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/christmas-carol-goes-wrong-46101/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/600e26132d720b5b231da294aaf9854ea26e0b0d33ac44ce9f9fb798941cbb64-600.webp"}, {"title": "🎄 Christmas is coming to The Museum Tavern! ✨", "start": "2026-11-12T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Museum Tavern", "address": "Great Russell Street 49, WC1B 3BA London", "price": "Free entry", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/christmas", "music"], "description": "A festive evening at a pub on Great Russell Street where the Christmas lights are switched on to start the season. The Museum Tavern hosts it with live music, festive drinks and food for friends and family. Guests can sing along and enjoy an evening of Christmas cheer. Entry is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/christmas-is-coming-to-the-museum-tavern-46199/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}]}