Raring2go! What to Do and Where to Go this Winter 30 raring2go.co.uk Book Now for Christmas! Thurs 11th December - Sun 11th Jan 2026 English National Ballet: London Coliseum Nutcracker The magical Christmas tradition with over 100 dancers and musicians. It’s Christmas Eve in Edwardian London. Clara and her mother are shopping at Drosselmeyer’s Sweets & Delights Emporium where she meets an enchanted Nutcracker doll. They take home liquorice all-sorts, nougat, marzipan and sugarplums, to delight their party guests. As music and laughter fill the house, Clara has a magical sugar plum vision, sparking an adventure in which she bravely defends her home from the Rat King before discovering a dazzling ice realm and its Queen. ballet.org.uk//nutcracker/ Saturday 15th Nov – Wed 24th December Chessington Garden Centre The Magical Christmas Grotto Embark on a magical train journey to the North Pole - where Father Christmas himself awaits your arrival. Along the way, discover brand new scenes that bring the spirit of Christmas to life. Warm up in our all-new Christmas Market, sip hot chocolate by a crackling log fire, stroll beneath twinkling lights, and meet our friendly reindeer. chessingtongardencentre.co.uk/ Friday 21st Nov – Sunday 4th January Glow at RHS Garden Wisley As twilight falls, RHS Garden Wisley is transformed into a world of magical winter wonders. www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley Saturday 22nd Nov – Sunday 4th Jan Peacock Theatre The Snowman Soar to the North Pole just in time for our Christmas party where snow-folk from around the world meet penguins, princesses, the fiendish Jack Frost, and of course Father Christmas. It might even snow… This is a magical stage adaptation of the much-loved book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson, all accompanied by a live orchestra. sadlerswells.com 26th November - Sunday 4th January Rose Theatre Cinderella You’ll have a ball! This funny, fantastical retelling of the classic fairytale highlights the importance of family, wherever we may find it. Join us for this mischievous new adventure about being careful what you wish for. rosetheatre.org. Wed 26th November – Sunday 4th Jan Sadlers Wells East Ebony Scrooge Meet Ebony, the formidable mastermind behind a renowned fashion empire. Everyone’s nightmare boss, she’s cancelled Christmas for her landmark fashion show. Surrounded by wealth, style and success, she’s about to embark on a transformative journey accompanied by three mystical visitors. As she rediscovers her Caribbean roots, will Ebony discover the true meaning of happiness? Blending hip hop, comedy and physical theatre, this is the perfect Christmas treat for the entire family. sadlerswells.com Friday 5th December – Sunday 4th Jan Princes Hall, Aldershot Jack and the Beanstalk When Jack sells the beloved family cow, for magic beans, he soon discovers they open up an unexpected world of a mysterious land way up in the clouds! Join Jack and his dotty mum Dame Trott as they scale the Beanstalk, outwit the Giant and are reunited with Jack’s true love. www.princeshall.com Friday 12th - Sunday 14th December Guildford Spectrum Snow White on Ice Magic mirror on the wall... Find out who’s the fairest of them all, with Snow White on ice this Christmas! Follow the beloved story of Snow White, as she finds friendship in unexpected places and discovers the true magic of kindness and courage, with a touch of festive magic. guildfordspectrum.co.uk Saturday 20th Dec: 1.30pm and 4.30pm Mozart Symphony Orchestra The Snowman (at Cadogan Hall) The Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns to Cadogan Hall for its annual performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, for which the film is shown on the big screen with live symphony orchestra providing the soundtrack. 16-year-old Alice Mackenzie sings the aria made so famous by Aled Jones: ‘Walking in the Air’. Plus, The Gruffalo (composed for orchestra and narrator by Philip Mackenzie) returns alongside its sequel, The Gruffalo’s Child with each character represented by a different instrument of the orchestra… what will the Gruffalo be? This concert is the perfect antidote to panto and a wonderful Christmas treat for all the family. cadoganhall.com/
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