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18.11.2024 – 05.01.2025

5 family-friendly festive activities

Find a treasure trove of family-friendly activities in the City this Christmas.

Family-friendly workshops, a vibrant lantern parade, Christmas classics singalongs and much more.

Aldgate in Winter Festival

Date: 6 December | Cost: Free

Join the community at Aldgate Square for a jam-packed festival programme including lantern parades, live performances and creative workshops.

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The Fleet Street Quarter Penguin Parade Sculpture Trail

Launch Date: 14 November 2024 | Cost: Free

Get into the festive spirit with the Fleet Street Quarter’s penguin sculpture trail. In partnership with WWF, 12 uniquely designed penguins will be placed around the Fleet Street area, each offering fun facts and quirky anecdotes via QR codes. Perfect for families to explore and free to all.

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Make your own Christmas decorations at Guildhall Art Gallery

Date: 14 December 2024 | Cost: Free

Get into the festive spirit by joining Guildhall Art Gallery in making beautiful Christmas decorations, just like the ones adorning their 12ft tree. Entry is free but booking is recommended. Keep an eye on this page for more details coming soon and to book your tickets.

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Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival at the Barbican

Date: 7 December 2024 to 1 January 2025 | Cost: £

It's the most wonderful time of the year, as the Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival returns to the Barbican Hall. Get in the Christmas Spirit with Christmas movie soundtracks from John Williams and Hans Zimmer, Christmas Carol singalongs, concerts and more.

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Free Family Fun Morning at Dr Johnson's House

Date: 7 December from 10am to 12pm | Cost: Free (booking required)

Explore Dr Johnson's incredible House of Words! Ever wondered what a Slubberdegullion, Jiggumbob or Camelopard is? Find out in Dr Johnson's famous Dictionary of the English Language! This free drop in morning is split into two one hour slots. Drinks and snacks provided, and it is conveniently located along the free art-trail of wintery Penguin sculptures.

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Christmas at the Tower of London

Date: 29 Nov 2024 to 5 Jan 2025 | Cost: £

Immerse yourself in a Christmas experience like no other, where history meets festivity in a truly enchanting setting. Enjoy additional Victorian-themed activities from 27-31 December.

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