{"title": "Victorian Christmas Weekend", "start": "2026-11-21T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-21T18:00:00Z", "place": "Valentines Mansion", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "Victorian Christmas Weekend is a festive weekend at Valentines Mansion with Christmas trees, seasonal music and craft stalls. The Mansion's team, together with the Friends of Valentines Mansion, put it on, with children's workshops, face painting, walkabout entertainment, a new show in the Gallery, Artists' Open Studios and a recreation of a historic Christmas lunch with goose in the Holcombe Room. The weekend is free to visit, with some options available at no cost.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/victorian-christmas-weekend-79127/", "official_url": "https://valentinesmansion.com/events/victorian-christmas-weekend/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d78ac48168af6fbb47772a337b4f83c826689f5a255a2f3c034a6f188f2518d4-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-21T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-21T18:00:00Z", "place": "Valentines Mansion", "address": "", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-11-22T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-22T18:00:00Z", "place": "Valentines Mansion", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "GALLERY: WINTER EXHIBITION", "start": "2026-11-21T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-21T18:00:00Z", "place": "Valentines Mansion", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/mixed-media"], "description": "GALLERY: WINTER EXHIBITION is a curated exhibition of new works by the resident artists of Valentines Mansion. Unlike their themed summer shows, here each artist creates a piece of their own choosing. The collection includes paintings, ceramics, sculptures, photography and textiles, and every new work has a story to tell. Its launch coincides with the Victorian Christmas Weekend and the Open Studios event, which offers a rare chance to meet the artists and talk about the pieces in the show.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/gallery-winter-exhibition-126674/", "official_url": "https://valentinesmansion.com/events/gallery-winter-exhibition/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d2fa817601ec3cd7ed91be1dd1bf7e2874a1e5e2cb354ae813814dbe40137263-600.webp"}, {"title": "Artists’ Open Studios", "start": "2026-11-21T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-21T17:00:00Z", "place": "Valentines Mansion", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Artists’ Open Studios is a free event that invites the public inside the artists’ studios on the top floor of Valentines Mansion, once the servants’ quarters. Visitors can watch demonstrations, take part in workshops, meet the artists and buy unique works of art. A number of local artists practice a variety of mediums there, including basketry, textiles, fused glass, paintings, sculpture and ceramics.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/artists-open-studios-79128/", "official_url": "https://valentinesmansion.com/events/artists-open-studios-4/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bbf0b9ddfae2f7224ad972c470887d6437cf645095687770051ca89166d329f8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Valence Makers: Watercolour Christmas Card Making", "start": "2026-11-14T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-14T14:30:00Z", "place": "Valence House", "address": "Becontree Avenue, RM8 3HT Dagenham", "price": "£15", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "A festive adult workshop where you create your own watercolour Christmas card. Valence House runs it, exploring the history of the Christmas card tradition with original Victorian cards to handle for inspiration. Tea, coffee and a mince pie are included, and all materials are provided. The spaces are wheelchair accessible.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/valence-makers-watercolour-christmas-card-making-40057/", "official_url": "https://valencehousecollections.co.uk/events/valence-makers-watercolour-christmas-card-making/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8cd98cdf52959a6652807993e3f1690565b624bbe12f80dc427393751107aea8-2000.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": "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": "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": "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": "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"}, {"title": "It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!", "start": "2026-11-12T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Rose & Crown", "address": "Old Park Lane 2, W1K 1QN London", "price": "Free entry", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "A magical evening of Christmas cheer as the venue officially switches on its Christmas lights and kicks off the festive season in style. It is hosted by the Rose & Crown, a pub on Old Park Lane in Mayfair. Guests can bring family and friends for a night filled with festive atmosphere, great food, drinks and plenty of sparkle. The aim is to make it a Christmas to remember.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas-109508/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Christmas Craft Fair 2026", "start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-15T16:00:00Z", "place": "Hall Place and Gardens", "address": "Bourne Road, DA5 1PQ Bexley", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "markets", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "The Annual Hall Place Craft Fair fills the historic house with stalls offering traditional crafts and contemporary gifts for all. It is run by Hall Place & Gardens and its visitor centre, with an owl experience, butterfly gardens, farmers market, BBQ and miniature railway across the weekend. It suits anyone buying from local producers or looking for Christmas presents and treats. Parking fills quickly, so public transport is strongly advised.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/christmas-craft-fair-2026-36365/", "official_url": "https://www.hallplace.org.uk/event/christmas-craft-fair-2024/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/69d100e48f596956a7466d5947e983c77cb182934d5988b501414fee7a1a5c90-1200.webp"}, {"title": "🎄 Christmas is coming to The Museum Tavern! ✨", "start": "2026-11-12T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T21:00:00Z", "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": ""}, {"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": "Christmas at DAC", "start": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Dugdale Arts Centre", "address": "39 London Road, EN2 6DS Enfield", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/christmas"], "description": "Christmas at DAC is a festive season programme at the Dugdale Arts Centre. It is hosted by the Dugdale Arts Centre and runs across November and December. The programme brings together festive nights, live music and seasonal sparkle, including comedy, theatre, film, workshops and family events.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/christmas-at-dac-35712/", "official_url": "https://www.dugdaleartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-dac-2025", "image": ""}, {"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"}]}