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Ice Rink Canary Wharf
25th October-22nd February 2026
Venue: Canary Wharf
Skating beneath Canary Wharf's twinkling skyline, the rink offers an unforgettable experience for friends, families, and colleagues alike.There’s no chance of rain cancelling the fun, with a magnificent...
The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition
14th November-20th February 2026
Venue: Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront
Travel back 2,000 years with VR and cutting-edge immersive tech and experience Pompeii like never before. Wander ancient Roman streets, explore the legendary Villa of Mysteries and come face-to-face with...
Epping Ongar Lights Express
15th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Epping Ongar Railway
An interactive journey for the whole family like never before! Featuring "Voiceover Man" (as heard on Britain's Got Talent and X-Factor) and stunning neon views. A fully immersive lightshow to music with...
Minecraft Experience
17th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Maritime Street
Address: Corner Corner, Canada Water
Don’t miss Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, the ultimate real-life immersive adventure coming to London. Battle mobs and collect resources in a daring quest to save the villagers. Experience Minecraft...
Jack and the Beanstalk
19th November-3rd January 2026
Venue: Queen's Theatre
Join Queen's Theatre for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness. Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience...
The Snowman at Peacock Theatre
The much-loved Christmas classic returns to enchant audiences until 4 January.
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