Bauble Making Fun Day at the Victoria Inn, Peckham
Head down to the Victoria Inn, a boutique pub in the heart of Peckham, on either the 5 or 12 December for a bauble making fun day, suitable for the whole family.
Enjoy mulled wine whilst your kids make festive ornaments and decorations. It is free to attend but any donations given will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
RSVP by calling +44 20 7639 5052.
Date: Friday 5 or 12 December
Time: 16:00 onwards
Location: The Victoria Inn, 77 Choumert Road, London, SE15 4AR
Price: Free to attend
Storytelling with Mrs Claus, Charlton House
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Charlton House will be hosting Storytelling with Mrs Claus, who will be joined by her mischievous elves.
You can expect a meet and greet session, alongside crafts and stories to entertain the little ones for 45 minutes per session.
Decorate a unique masterpiece to take home to add to your Christmas tree and an iced festive biscuit.
Suitable for young children under 10.
Date: Saturday 6 December
Time: Each 45-minute session begins at 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm
Price: £10 per child, one free adult per child (additional adults are £5)
Location: Charlton House, Charlton Road, London, SE7 8RE
Winter nights at Battersea Park Zoo
Experience the magic of Battersea Park Children’s Zoo throughout December in a once-per-year opportunity to access the zoo after dark.
Meet and feed the animals by lantern light and led by an experienced zoo keeper.
Take part in Christmas carols, enjoy browsing the local craft and gift stalls and indulge in festive food and seasonal beverages to help keep you warm.
Dates: Saturday 6 December, Friday 12 December, Saturday 13 December, Saturday 20 December and Sunday 21 December
Time: 17:30 – 20:30
Price: £18.95 adult, £16.95 children
Location: Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ
A Coldharbour Christmas at Brixton House
Brixton House are hosting a festive celebration for local families, offering a chance to come together, enjoy free activities and festive refreshments. T
here will be crafts, games and a chance for parents to mingle.
Entry is free and you simply need to turn up on the day.
Date: Sunday 21 December
Time: 14:00 – 18:00
Price: Free
Location: Brixton House, Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8GL
Father Christmas meet with lunch or breakfast, Corner Corner
This Christmas, enjoy the festive cheer with a breakfast or lunch with Santa Claus in Canada Water’s new cultural venue, Corner Corner.
Tickets include a meet with Santa to share their Christmas wish list, a small gift to take home, a photo with Santa, craft activities, and either breakfast or lunch, depending on ticket choice.
Date: Sunday 14 December
Time: Choose between breakfast 9:30 – 12 or lunch 12:30 – 14:00
Price: Adult £20, child £16
Location: Maritime St, London SE16 7LL
Santa’s Magical Workshop, Surrey Quays Shopping Centre
Join Santa and his elves at their free Merry Magical Workshop in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre.
Little ones can dress up, meet Santa and become Elves-In-Training in a fun and interactive workshop.
Dates: 5-7 and 12-24 December
Times: 11:00 – 13:00 and 13:30 – 16:00
Price: Free
Location: Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, Redriff Rd, London SE16 7LL
Baby Drag Bingo at the Rosy Hue, Elephant and Castle
The Rosy Hue are hosting the ‘campest Bring Baby event in town!’ with comedy, live music, singing, dancing and sensory activities for babies.
CLIP Theatre will be at the event to help entertain your baby, all hosted by a drag artist.
The ‘night out but during the day’ will feature lots of bingo and silly prizes up for grabs.
Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025
Time: 11:00 – 13:00
Price: £16.50, group tickets also available
Location: The Rosy Hue, 6 Ash Avenue, London, SE17 1GQ
Castle Square Christmas Light Switch-On, Elephant and Castle
The annual Castle Square Christmas light turn on is back in Elephant and Castle, a perfect festive event for the whole family.
There will be delicious food and mulled wine available to buy from the Real Food Market, Santa’s Grotto, carol singing, and performances from local musicians.
The giant Christmas Tree and Castle Square lights will be switched on at 17:45.
Date: Saturday 29 November
Time: 12:00 – 19:00
Price: Free
Location: Castle Square, 40 Elephant Road, SE17 1EU
