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Woodford Pantomime: Dick Whittington
17th November 2025
Woodford Pantomime: Bringing magical family entertainment to the community for over 60 years! Join Woodford Pantomime for their spectacular production of Dick Whittington, running from 1st – 11th January 2026 at Hawkey Hall, Woodford Green. Follow the adventures of Dick Whittington and his...
Award-Winning Travel and Language Experience
17th November 2025
Looking for a meaningful and exciting holiday for your child? Tecla Languages is an award-winning agency that organises unforgettable Spanish and French language holidays for young learners. The carefully curated programmes combine expert-led language lessons with cultural activities, outdoor fun,...
Free exhibitions and workshops in your local art gallery!
17th November 2025
SPACE Ilford's current exhibition Hiddenware by Robert Cervera reveals the vast physical infrastructures that underpin our digital experiences – from gaming consoles, smartphones, computers and televisions. Go and explore this hidden world and take a fresh look at our relationship with the...
Make RHS Glow Your Brightest Christmas Tradition!
17th November 2025
Step into a world of festive enchantment as RHS Glow returns to light up the season. Wander through illuminated landscapes where twinkling lights shimmer across frosty paths, and every turn reveals a dazzling new surprise, with some brand-new installations making their debut for the first time this...
The Revel Puck Circus returns
17th November 2025
Returning to their home borough, the Revel Puck Circus are back in town this festive season… in an all-new location! Situated in the heart of Walthamstow village on the town square (behind Walthamstow Central station), The Pucks are bringing an all-new venue, a pop-up tap-room and heated covered...
Jack and the Beanstalk at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
17th November 2025
Join Jack and his mum in their family-run farm-shop, where business is down, the rent’s overdue, and there’s nothing left to do but sell Pat the Cow at Romford Market. Oh, and to top it off, there’s a giant in the sky above Hornchurch, terrorising the town! But when some magic beans...
Havering Christmas Land returns to Hornchurch, Essex!
17th November 2025
Visit a magical Christmas lights trail in Hornchurch, Essex over the festive period! This unique attraction is run by the local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking and Dagenham who will transform and illuminate a ‘secret garden’ and a historic building (Harrow Lodge House) into...
Step into the Magic of Christmas with Haven House
17th November 2025
Haven House’s much-loved Santa’s Grotto returns to Northfields Nursery every weekend from 6th to 22nd December 2025. Families are invited to begin their festive adventure with a twinkling Christmas walkthrough, where little ones can meet Father Christmas and take home a special gift from...
Cinderella: 22nd November – 31st December 2025, Hackney Empire
17th November 2025
This festive season you shall go to the ball, as the magic of Cinderella comes to Hackney Empire! Cinderella dreams of a life full of love and adventure, and free from the clutches of her Ugly Sisters and Wicked Stepmother. When an invitation to the party of the year arrives, it might be just the...
Discover magic this Christmas
17th November 2025
This Christmas, Discover Children’s Story Centre is taking visitors on a very special train ride... onboard the magical Polar Express! Join a warm and cosy storytelling of the Christmas classic, with every child's ticket including a very special gift to take home. Plus, the Elves are taking...
Get that festive feeling at 17 & Central
17th November 2025
There’s lots going on in the run-up to Christmas at 17 & Central. The decorations will be up spreading seasonal joy and they’d love you to enjoy the full festive experience from 8th November, when Santa will be arriving early to make sure every child gets the chance to visit him in...
The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition. Now open at Immerse LDN!
17th November 2025
The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition has just opened its doors at Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront. Following huge success globally, the award-winning exhibition will take you on an unprecedented journey through ancient Pompeii! From the team behind Tutankhamun: The Immersive...
Step into the Magic of Christmas with Haven House
12th November 2025
Haven House’s much-loved Santa’s Grotto returns to Northfields Nursery every weekend from 6th to 22nd December 2025. Families are invited to begin their festive adventure with a twinkling Christmas walkthrough, where little ones can meet Father Christmas and take home a special gift from...
Award-Winning Travel & Language Experience
10th November 2025
Looking for a meaningful and exciting holiday for your child? Tecla Languages is an award-winning agency that organises unforgettable Spanish and French language holidays for young learners. The carefully curated programmes combine expert-led language lessons with cultural activities, outdoor fun,...
Discover magic this Christmas
1st November 2025
This Christmas, Discover Children’s Story Centre is taking visitors on a very special train ride... onboard the magical Polar Express! Join a warm and cosy storytelling of the Christmas classic, with every child's ticket including a very special gift to take home. Plus, the Elves are taking...