Christmas gifts for men, women and children who love adventure
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I’ve been doing a bit of browsing, and I’ve found some unusual Christmas gifts. As well as a…
Free things to do in London at Christmas: 2019
London can be an expensive place to visit, not least at Christmas. But, as someone who’s lived in the UK capital for 20 years, I’ve…
The Nutcracker: English National Ballet at the London Coliseum
UPDATE FOR 2019: The English National Ballet performance of The Nutcracker runs at the Coliseum from 11 December 2019 until 5 January 2020. See the…
A Santa’s Grotto with a difference: Festive Flight School at Surrey Quays, London
Who taught Father Christmas to steer his sleigh? Was it the elves? Or could it have been Santa’s Dad – the Father of Father Christmas,…
Winterville London: a Christmas day out with the family on Clapham Common
“Where is Winterville?” asked my daughter anxiously, as we walked towards the 220-acre Clapham Common, in south-west London. But then we saw it: a large…
Hogwarts in the Snow: a festive Harry Potter experience at Warner Bros Studio Tours, London
There was no mistaking the Harry Potter Christmas night bus, as it sailed up to our stop outside Watford Junction station. The towering double decker…
The Snowman Peacock Theatre: a review of the Sadlers Wells show, London
Be warned: if you go to an afternoon performance of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman, at Sadler’s Wells’ Peacock Theatre, you won’t find a reverent audience,…
Stick Man. The best Christmas family show ever? Our review of Stick Man Live
UPDATE FOR 2019: FRECKLE PRODUCTIONS ARE TAKING STICK MAN ON A TOUR OF THE UK FOR THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STAGE SHOW. PERFORMANCES RUN…
Christmas gift ideas for people who love experiences
People are choosing to spend their money on experiences, rather than things. They make great presents, if you want to put a smile on someone’s…
