{"title": "Meet Santa at London Zoo", "start": "2026-11-21T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-24T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Zoo", "address": "Regent's Park, NW1 4RY London", "price": "£19.50 per child (Meet Santa); £40 per child / £20 per adult (Meet Santa Penguin Feed)", "price_from": "17.50", "price_to": "40.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["nature/animals", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "Meet Santa at London Zoo is a Christmas experience at which children take part in crafts before visiting Santa in his grotto and receiving an early gift. It is run by London Zoo, the zoo in Regent's Park. An upgrade combines the visit with feeding the Humboldt penguins at Penguin Beach and a short tour of the Zoo. Relaxed sessions with reduced sensory stimulation are offered for visitors with additional needs.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/meet-santa-at-london-zoo-91365/", "official_url": "https://www.londonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events/meet-santa-london-zoo", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f26249fd51429416c03b7756f5cff6e78e1dcd2c6b29d04ec21b0dcef652b8e5-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-21T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-24T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Zoo", "address": "Regent's Park, NW1 4RY London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Victorian Santa's grotto", "start": "2026-11-20T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-23T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, E14 4AL London", "price": "from £15.00", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": null, "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "Victorian Santa's grotto is a family activity at London Museum Docklands, where children stroll through the Sailortown gallery, decked out in festive decorations, to meet Santa in his Dickensian-style grotto. The museum runs the experience: each 15-minute session includes a visit with Santa and an age-appropriate gift inspired by traditional Victorian toys, made from classic materials with minimal plastic. Quiet, sensory-friendly sessions are offered for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and photography is welcome. Adults must accompany children but do not need tickets, and advance booking is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/victorian-santas-grotto-37063/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/victorian-santas-grotto/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/18a2a012cf5858eef24165377d95ef39a6a27dde46d4b99abc6f5804c8b3413b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "A Magical Winter Wonderland", "start": "2026-11-10T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-04T00:00:00Z", "place": "The Paddington Bear Experience", "address": "Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "A Magical Winter Wonderland is a festive family day out at The Paddington Bear Experience at County Hall on London's South Bank. Visitors can enjoy Paddington's World at Christmas, with stunning decorations including a 5.5 metre centrepiece Christmas tree and a gorgeously lit Windsor Gardens. Festive treats such as gingerbread paws, mince pies and orange hot chocolate can be purchased from the bakery, and guests can enjoy the Marmalade Day Festival in Windsor Gardens before meeting Paddington, with even a chance of snow.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-magical-winter-wonderland-39530/", "official_url": "https://paddingtonbearexperience.com/christmas/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/26ec733a086bf346768a5737fc122bd0d424e1daa66f34c35bd7abe25e530cb1-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Santa’s Winter Garden", "start": "2026-11-20T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Fulham Palace", "address": "London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "Santa's Winter Garden turns the historic walled gardens of Fulham Palace into a snowy Christmas adventure for families. It is run as a partnership between Fulham Palace Trust and Intuitive Festive Events, working with special effects experts from snow-filled Christmas films. Snow falls, lights sparkle, and families explore a wintry world of magic and surprises before a private visit with Santa for photos, hugs and Christmas wishes.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/santas-winter-garden-36208/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/88a1baf5942fec2578bbcb7284bbdc97d11854b1265999f54773344c23c58d74-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Wundrful World Of Christmas", "start": "2026-11-11T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-24T00:00:00Z", "place": "Excel", "address": "Western Gateway 1, E16 1XL London", "price": "", "price_from": "24.90", "price_to": "34.90", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "Wundrful World Of Christmas is a festive adventure at Immerse LDN, Excel Waterfront, inviting young believers and their grown-ups into Santa's world. The event takes visitors on a journey to the North Pole through a snow-covered Enchanted Forest, the elves' bustling Workshop and a meeting with Mrs Claus, with live performers, interactive moments and theatrical sets, ending with a visit to Santa. A new second act for 2026 is the Elves' Playground, a festive village with twinkling lights, Christmas market stalls, festive food and drink and family-friendly fairground rides.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/wundrful-world-of-christmas-36051/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/68fe8b637d6ccc625df6db3486b466903459f18ee07cb5388afd70134d83f34e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Christmas at Summit", "start": "2026-11-13T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-06T00:00:00Z", "place": "Alexandra Palace", "address": "Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "Christmas at Summit is a festive rooftop adventure held on selected days in the run-up to Christmas, with a choice of a daytime, sunset or night time tour. Visitors climb 130 metres above sea level for panoramic views over London's skyline. The seasonal offer includes 12% off with code XMAS12, a free hot chocolate and a mince pie. The meeting point is the East Court and the experience is for ages 8 and over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/christmas-at-summit-34665/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b9d445d1b68239e8e84065ecb70bd5ebc4eda66498f336bb6339802848cc442a-2000.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": "Tots at the docks", "start": "2026-11-11T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["history/london", "literature/fairy-tales"], "description": "Tots at the docks is a free monthly drop-in play session for babies and toddlers under five and their carers, themed around London's past and present. It is run by the London Museum at London Museum Docklands in the historic heart of Canary Wharf, with activities changing each month, such as sensory areas, role play, soft toy sea creatures, a mini digger and puppet shows. On this day the theme is fairy tales, and entry may be limited during busy times.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tots-at-the-docks-37060/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/tots-at-the-docks/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/87e4ba3b7708a669e3aacb0050aecdbe7dd94b327fcba18cdeaccdf2b2001b5a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Little Bookworms", "start": "2026-11-20T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Battersea Park Children's Zoo", "address": "", "price": "Free with admission or membership", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling"], "description": "Little Bookworms is a book club for young story lovers at Battersea Park Children's Zoo, held as monthly sessions. Run by the zoo team, it aims to get children excited about reading through stories read out loud, from new releases to family classics. Each child receives a loyalty card on their first session, stamped after each one, and a full card of six stamps brings 50% off a children's book in the zoo gift shop. Sessions are included with zoo entry or membership, and the stories for each session are announced beforehand on the zoo's website and social media.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/little-bookworms-34849/", "official_url": "https://www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk/whats-on/events/little-bookworms/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1ed4d4805ad5876d11566289260aea23e231b13f5a1a910fcb0839c0d136ff27-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Christmas Events at The London Eye", "start": "2026-11-14T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Eye", "address": "Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB London", "price": "From £29", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "Christmas at the London Eye is a season of festive experiences at the giant observation wheel beside the Thames, running from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Every ticket includes Festive Flights in beautifully decorated pods with a special guest narrator sharing Christmas stories of London past and present. There is also a family meeting with Santa high above the city, a hosted flight with Moët & Chandon champagne, a festive afternoon tea, and a free nightly Christmas light show. Tickets for the seasonal packages start from £29 per adult.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/christmas-events-at-the-london-eye-107630/", "official_url": "https://www.londoneye.com/whats-on/events/christmas-at-the-london-eye/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/df03a9d50ebfe20ea8be8828a53cf8a95797358fce60fa2628b644f919b211df-2000.webp"}, {"title": "A Christmas Journey", "start": "2026-11-20T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-24T00:00:00Z", "place": "Old MacDonald's Farm Park", "address": "CM14 5AY", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "A Christmas Journey is a festive special event at Old MacDonald's Farm Park. It is put on by Old MacDonald's Farm as one of its special events, inviting visitors to book tickets for a Christmas-themed outing at the farm. Guests are encouraged to book early online to save on Christmas tickets.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-christmas-journey-37503/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Daily capuchin monkey keeper talk, 3.00pm", "start": "2026-07-01T15:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Battersea Park Children's Zoo", "address": "", "price": "Included in your day admission ticket", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["nature/animals"], "description": "A daily keeper talk about the zoo's brown capuchin monkeys, held at Battersea Park Children's Zoo. A knowledgeable keeper tells visitors about the resident capuchins, what they like to eat and what makes them special. The talk lasts ten minutes or more and all ages are welcome. It is included as part of the admission ticket.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/daily-capuchin-monkey-keeper-talk-300pm-34850/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0aa0afa88445569efd5b72341c53ba8805c627dbd27691a836803110dddd62da-2000.webp"}, {"title": "ZSL at 200 – The Exhibition at London Zoo", "start": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Zoo", "address": "Regent's Park, NW1 4RY London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["nature/animals", "history"], "description": "ZSL at 200 – The Exhibition at London Zoo is a brand new, interactive exhibition in the heart of London Zoo, open until 31 December 2026. It was created by ZSL, the international science-driven conservation charity behind London Zoo, to mark its 200th anniversary. A large, colourful cube with each side representing a different part of ZSL's history sits alongside a pop culture tower of giant books, screens and stereos and a listening bench. The exhibition explores six themes, from 'Women and Wildlife' to 'The Future', and is included with Zoo entry or membership.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/zsl-at-200-the-exhibition-at-london-zoo-91368/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b5b2b0be0d7ac26787df2ce4cf2d0aca09770b50b6156e9ae9012b80bd8aee84-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Hyde Park Winter Wonderland", "start": "2026-11-19T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Hyde Park", "address": "London", "price": "Paid", "price_from": "1.00", "price_to": "9.50", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is a large winter event with festive attractions held in Hyde Park in London. It transforms the park, welcoming visitors of all ages to discover 150 rides, attractions and magical experiences. It is the UK's largest winter event and returns for 2026 with new experiences alongside returning festive favourites. It offers a festive day out for all the family, with discounted tickets and packages available.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/hyde-park-winter-wonderland-106608/", "official_url": "https://hydeparkwinterwonderland.com", "image": "https://noky.io/images/33daa6575a0627be0f1b3bb89eafdf8372094514b1dbf3b2677ff42aff7b7dcf-1200.webp"}, {"title": "200th Anniversary History Tours", "start": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Zoo", "address": "Regent's Park, NW1 4RY London", "price": "Free (Zoo admission must be purchased separately)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["nature/animals", "history"], "description": "Guided history tours marking the 200th anniversary of ZSL at London Zoo. Led by a Zoo Presenter, each monthly tour shares fun facts and insights into the animals, people and architecture of the Zoo, with themes changing through the year. Tours start by the What's On Board at the Main Entrance and last about an hour.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/200th-anniversary-history-tours-91369/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8fe37edf5c43b31c526f20a1128ef1a7fbc71ca5102ac63f1a99c1a41880c404-2000.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"}]}