Introduce the kiddies to a world of winter wonder and Christmas cheer with the Harrods Christmas Grotto experience.  Choose the Pre-School Experience for little ones who are yet to know the magic of Christmas, and the Classic Experience for kiddies who want to re-live their Christmas traditions.

When: November 2^nd – December 24^th

Tickets: Free but you must be a Harrods Rewards Cardholder. There will be a £10 admin fee that will be re-credited back into your account if you attend your booked slot.  

Visit www.harrods.com

The annual Hyde Park takeover is back; welcoming the much loved Winter Wonderland.  Here, little ones can get their dose of festive fun at Santa Land where they can meet Santa and receive a little gift (only if they’ve managed to stay off Santa’s naughty list of course). A fun family day out, make sure to head to Hyde Park this winter.

When: everyday

Tickets: Free

Visit www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

For a 5D Christmas experience head to Westfield White City where little ones will learn all about Christmas with a screening of the tale of Elbow the Elf in 3D. The visual experience will blow your little ones away…literally with the accompaniment of wind effects, lighting and elf dust for a truly magical experience.

When: November 21^st – December 24^th

Tickets: Adults £2.50, Children £4.95, Family £12.00

Visit www.uk.westfield.com

Find Santa in the woodlands at the Christmas Village at Kew this winter and indulge in festive food and drink. Enjoy carousel rides and the pop-up Christmas market for some last minute stocking fillers.

When: November 28^th – December 23^rd 

Tickets: Children £3.00

Visit www.kew.org

Why visit the North Pole when the North Pole can visit you? Get down to the Enchanted Christmas House in Islington for some non-stop festive fun. Kids can get their faces painted, make presents with eves and of course meet Father Christmas whilst you can enjoy a well deserved cup of mulled wine and mince pies.

When: November 30^th – December 1^st

Tickets: Family tickets start at £129.00 for two.

Visit www.enchantedhouse.net

With craft activities on offer such as gingerbread decorating and storytelling with Mother Christmas, your little one can reel off their Christmas wish list to Father Christmas before meeting his little helper reindeer friends.

When: November 16^th – December 24^th

Tickets: Children £25.50; Zoo Entry: £5.00 – £21.50

Visit www.zsl.org

Enjoy a festive feast with Father Christmas at Santa’s workshop, Hamleys and enjoy a scrummy meal of your choice of finger sandwiches, Christmas cupcakes and jelly. Choose between breakfast and brunch, lunch or high tea and treat your little one to a fantastical feast that is bound to have their taste buds cheering “ho ho ho”.

When: November 23^rd – December 24^th

Tickets: Children £45

Visit www.hamleys.com