Burlesque & Bingo Christmas Special
Where: 48 Kingsland Road Shoreditch, London, E2 8DA
When: Friday, December 1, 18:00-23:00
Cost: £10
Explore the naughty side of Christmas while playing bingo and watching a festive burlesque Christmas show. Christmas cocktails and snacks are available too.
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The Garmhouse Christmas Popup Vintage Market
Where: Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, 2-4 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU
When: Sunday, December 3, 13:00
Cost: Free (Age restriction 16+)
Following its huge success in Leeds last year, the Garmhouse pop-up market is coming to London. Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen in Shoreditch is transforming their venue into a retro and vintage-looking festive haven. Browse through seasonal collections from clothing vendors while listening to cool live Christmas music.
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Bottomless Brunch-Let’s Get Christmessy
Where: Bounce, 241 Old St, London EC1V 9EY
When: Sunday December 3, 13:00-15:00
Cost: £29.50
Tis’ the season to get boozy! Get Christmas drinks and snacks while playing Ping Pong at Shoreditch’s coolest ping-pong bar. Santa himself will be watching the games and dancing along to groovy Christmas tunes with you.
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NarnE8 Christmas Market
Where: London Fields Primary School Westgate Street E8 3RL
When: December 17 , 10:00 - 14:00
Cost: Free entry
Step through the magical wardrobe and enter into the London Fields Sunday Market, which will offer a range of fully immersive Narnia-inspired arts and crafts workshops. They also offer ginger bread courses, Christmas calendar making classes, yoga classes as well as carols, and fire juggling performances.
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Santa's Christmas Quest
Where: Brighton Road, Coulsdon CR5
When: Saturday, December 2, 10:00-19:00
Cost: Free
Go to Croydon's annual Yulefest to hunt for Santa's missing gifts, with a 45 minute themed trail that will lead you to different gifts for the holiday season. Find out more here.
Elf Film Screening
Where: Catford Constitutional Club SE6 4
When: Sunday, December 3, 19:30
Cost: Free
Join Buddy the Elf and other fellow Christmas lovers for a screening of the Classic Christmas Film "Elf"
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Satanic Flea Market: Anti-Christmas Fayre
Where: 42-46 Pollard Row Bethnal Green E2 6NB
When: Sunday, December 10, 12:00-18:00
Cost: £3
Not a big fan of cliché Christmas jingles? Sick of hearing jolly Christmas music everywhere? Go to the Satanic Flea Market and browse through witchy clothing, curse books and protective amulets.
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Christmas Floating Film Festival
Where: St Katharine Docks, Tower Hill, E1W 1LA
When: Monday December 4- Sunday, December 10, 19:00 on weekdays, 14:00 on weekends
Cost: £13
Snuggle up on bean bags under heaters, drink mulled wine or hot chocolate and watch all the Christmas classics at the Christmas Floating Film Festival. St Katherine Docks is hosting its annual Christmas extravaganza week, with screenings starting at 7pm during the week and two screenings at 2pm and 7pm on the weekends. A full list of the movie itinerary can be found below.
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Pop-Up Igloos
Where: The Sipping Room,16 Hertsmere Rd, E14 4AX Canary Wharf
When: November 23 - December 31
Cost: Varies
Six see-through ‘igloos’ have popped-up at the Sipping Room in Canary Wharf. Each bubble seats eight people and also contains comfortable blankets, electric heaters and hot water bottles. Make sure to reserve beforehand, as these little cosy Christmas bubbles are very popular.
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