London for Christmas

• Wednesday 30 November
• Saturday 17 December
• Sunday 18 December
• Saturday 24 December

His funny elf will treat the children to magic and balloon fun while they wait their turn to talk to Santa and collect their Christmas gift bag. 12.30-17.30 daily. £4.00 a visit.

Greenwich Market Christmas and Craft Market will be open from Tuesday to Sunday through to Sunday 11 December and then open 7 days a week through to Saturday 24 December. The market is closed on Christmas Day but reopens on Monday 26 December.

Greenwich Market covered market with its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to showcasing designer makers, is fondly regarded as one of London's best markets. Christmas is no exception when the market plays host to up to 150 craft and designer maker stalls. Discover great gift ideas and stocking fillers, original artworks and handcrafted toys, fashions and handmade jewellery, beauty treats and food and drink of a festive nature.

On Wednesday 30 November the Christmas festivities at Greenwich Market begin with the local school children’s lantern procession and the switching on of the Christmas sparkly lights. The parade will start at 16.00in the Old Royal Naval College and ends in the Market at 16.30 where children can visit Father Christmas in his grotto as well as meet characters from this year’s pantomime, Aladdin. The lights will be switched on after a big count down. All can join in singing Christmas Carols and enjoy tasty mince pies and warm beverages and then shop late through to 19.00.

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