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WINTER 2017 EVENTS

Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House 24th November – 1st January

This year’s Christmas-themed Lantern Festival illuminates the gardens at Chiswick House with an array of beautifully sculpted lanterns, sure to delight both children and adults alike. Walk through the spectacular outdoor installation, replete with vibrant colours and artistic sculptures ranging from “Santa and his Reindeers” to a magnificent giant recreation of an ‘Ancient City from the Song Dynasty’. The entertainment area adds another dimension to this wonderful night out with a food and drink area, bar, Santa’s Grotto, and fairground rides for children. It is sure to be a night of wonder for all.

Shopping Trip to Bicester Village

Bicester Village in Oxford is the designer outlet, with shops ranging from Balenciaga and Burberry to Alexander McQueen and Gucci. There are over 160 stores and outlets and with extended opening hours over the christmas period you can really take your shopping up a level. Many stores offer special rates and outlet prices, be sure to take full advantage of the sales come New Year too!

Christmas at Kew Gardens 22nd November – 1st January

This is a once a year opportunity to see the spectacular Kew Gardens in a truly unique fashion. The festive illuminations feature over a million twinkling lights running throughout the botanical gardens and is an unforgettable experience for all. “Fairy-tale meets fantasy in a world of singing trees, larger-than-life flora, ribbons of light, giant baubles, and a flickering Fire Garden. The Palm House leaps into life with a dazzling show of laser beams, jets of light and kaleidoscopic projections.” VIP tickets are available for fast track entry and access to the VIP area within the Botanic House.

Christmas Shopping in the West End

Why not take in the amazing display of London’s christmas lights while fulfilling all those christmas list wishes with some shopping. London is renowned for it’s amazing shopping opportunities and what better place to do this than Oxford and Regent street amid this year’s Christmas Lights offering. With an impressive selection of shops, bars and indeed restaurants this is the perfect trip for anyone looking for a day of retail therapy and relaxation. You could even top off the day with a trip to see one of the many theatre shows on offer.

Ice Skating at Somerset House 15th November – 14th January

There are an array of ice rinks of london but few set against the picturesque backdrop of Somerset House. Test out your skate skills or just have fun, if you’re looking for Christmas season dates this could be it. With it’s Skate Lounge and the Fortnum and Mason cocktail bar, you can sit back and relax with a drink after. If you’re feeling really adventurous you could even indulge in ‘skate lates’ featuring a specially curated programme of music to skate to.

Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park 17th November – 1st January

Winter Wonderland is the manifestation of all things Christmassy, with a ‘wonderful’ multitude of things to cater to everyone. There are themed bars,with real fires, mulled wine, an array of fairground rides for young and old and an extensive christmas market where you can procure all manner of things from christmas ornaments and trinkets etc to sweet treats and clothing.