Bring your family and friends to South Kensington for a magical festive treat. From Christmas carols, seasonal movies and more at the Royal Albert Hall to wild rides, ice skating & ice slides at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, learn about Victoria's Childhood Christmas at Kensington Palace and fantastic exhibitions, films and events for all your festive fun.
Find out what's on at London's most iconic music venue this Christmas! A feast of entertainment with all the trimmings!
Take the museums family trail to uncover Christmassy highlights in their collection.
Go wild with the dinosaur decorations this year! Look out for the T. rex on skis, the Stegosaurus in a bobble hat and the Triceratops tree topper to top it all off. As for decorating yourself and the kids, there is also festive knitwear!
Channel your inner interior designer and transform your space into a winter wonderland with classic and contemporary decorations from all the wonderful designs that are on offer at the Design Museum Shop this Christmas!
Go on a journey of discovery and exploration around the Science Museum.
Are you ready to go on an adventure? This trail takes you on a journey through V&A galleries, exploring some of the incredible cultures and traditions you can see. You will discover objects that are hundreds of years old, uncover secret meanings behind animals and colour in art, and learn about some of the wonders of the museum, from an emperor's throne to dragons, from plaster casts to wigs!
At this interactive gallery, discover the beauty of the science and math that shape our everyday lives. This unmissable experience will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you to see the world in new and exciting ways.
Immerse yourself in this hands-on gaming zone, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years. From Pong to Pacman and Minecraft to Mario, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a retro games fan, a serious gamer or just want to beat your family at Mario Kart.
Experience this fully immersive IMAX, on one of the biggest cinema screens in the UK. With an IMAX laser 4k projector and an IMAX 70mm film projector, this experience is great for all cinema lovers. Regularly showing are scientific documentaries and the latest blockbuster releases.
Engineers shape the world that we live in, creating bold, ground-breaking innovations that respond to global challenges and improve billions of lives. But how much do we know about the people behind these innovations?
This major exhibition celebrates the extraordinary creative output and internationalist culture of the Golden Age of the Mughal Court (about 1560 – 1660) during the reigns of its most famous emperors: Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
Christmas as we know it has its roots in the Victorian era. What better way to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season than with a festive tour of Sambourne House?
Join the Royal Choral Society for a concert of festive songs, carols old and new and, of course, traditional favourites for you to join in with!
It’s not Christmas without The Nutcracker! Birmingham Royal Ballet's enchanting production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, is a sparkling festive treat for the whole family.
Trevor returns with a host of special guests performing re-imagined and re-scored Soul and RnB tracks, with a little help from the incomparable BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Troy Miller.
Paul Weller, Bastille, and The National’s Matt Berninger will take to the stage in celebration of the Streets of London’s “Starry Night” charity fundraiser this year, enabling life-changing support for people who are homeless in London.
Oh no! Father Christmas has lost his map on a practice run of his delivery route! Thankfully our trusty ensemble has found it but they need your help to return it to him ahead of the big day!
Christmas isn’t complete without carols at the Royal Albert Hall. Join the Hall for 15 magical performances over six days, featuring a mix of traditional and modern festive favourites.
Join Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley, for a truly magical evening of Christmas tunes and big band hits. Performing some of his favourite Swing and Big Band songs from a classic era of music.
The ultimate destination for festive fun is back with over 150 rides and attractions for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
Pause, reflect and reconnect with the natural world through images that celebrate nature’s awe-inspiring beauty and urge us to protect it. Now in its sixth decade, the exhibition sees photographers from across the globe set out to document nature’s most incredible moments.
Delve into the music, fashion, and design stories that shaped Blitz – the club, the people, and the movement that transformed 1980s London style.
A free exhibition examining how science can help us find more sustainable ways to grow and produce, purchase and cook, eat and enjoy food to help protect the planet.
If you are planning a day out in South Kensington, there are lots of delicious places to eat or enjoy a drink both inside and outside depending on the weather. From cafes, bars, afternoon tea to indoor picnic areas - there is plenty of choice!
