What’s on guide: December
With life getting busier every week and new bars, restaurants and events opening every month, staying on top can be tricky. So here’s a round up of this month’s hottest happenings in and around the local area…
What? The Queen’s House Ice Rink
Where? Queen’s House Romney Road Greenwich
When? Wednesday 11th - Tuesday 24th December and Thursday 26th December - Sunday 12th January 2020
Discover the most beautiful iceskating setting in London this Christmas at the Queen’s House Ice Rink in Greenwich. Located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the elegant surroundings of Royal Museums Greenwich, the Queen’s House Ice Rink is a magical place to skate this winter. Enjoy striking views of the River Thames and Greenwich Royal Park as you weave (or wobble) your way around the rink.
What? Christmas Garden Trail
Where? Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley
When? Sunday 1st December 2019 - Monday 30th December 2019
Find out what's being baked up at the South Pole this Christmas. Find all the penguins and discover the recipe for delicious cupcakes you can bake at home. Includes small free prize. Trails available from the main historic house. Bring your own pencil or buy one for 50p. Pay on the day.
What? Christmas Carol Concerts
Where? Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
When? Saturday 14th December and Tuesday 17th December, 7pm
The Old Royal Naval College’s Chapel Christmas Concerts will be providing audiences with the opportunity to hear their favourite carols, including Handel’s Messiah, sung by the Chapel Choir in the atmospheric Chapel of St Paul and St Peter. As well as a beautiful traditional carol service for the Greenwich and Bexley Heath Hospice Service, the Brooke Carol Concert also returns this year to raise money for the international animal welfare charity, The Brooke.
What? Christmas Party, Dinner and Dancing
Where? Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley
When? Friday 13th December and Friday 20th December 2019
A festive evening of fine fare and dancing in the beautiful Great Hall under our sparkling Christmas tree. Includes three course meal, coffee and mince pie with a glass of wine and dancing till midnight! Get your dancing shoes ready and be prepared to feel festive.
What? A Christmas Carol
Where? Greenwich Theatre Studio, Crooms Hill, London
When? Monday 23rd December
Audiences will be thrilled to experience A Christmas Carol as Dickens himself performed it over 150 years ago. He was the first writer to publicly act out his own work and, in doing so, invented a new genre of performance. Working with the script Dickens used, actor John O’Connor plays over 20 characters, skillfully drawing the audience into this Victorian ghost story about the power of compassion and generosity to transform lives.
What? Choir School Christmas Concert
Where? Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley
When? Thursday 19th December 2019
Get that festive feeling listening to the fabulous all-age Choir School of Sidcup. They’re promising a fun mix of traditional carols and popular Christmas songs you’ll be aching to join in with. Includes festive refreshments (mulled wine/juice and a mince pie). This event is popular, so book well in advance to avoid disappointment. The concert starts at 7pm (doors open 6.30pm) tickets cost £12 for adults and £8 for children.
What? The Who Tribute
Where? The Pelton Arms, 23-25 Pelton Rd, Greenwich
When? Friday 27th December 2019
WHO ARE YOU UK are a Kent UK based Who Tribute band – the UK’s finest tribute to The Who – paying homage to the most exciting live band in the history of rock. Formed by 4 huge Who fans including a guitarist who has played over 20 arena gigs supporting the actual Who themselves on recent UK tours. No other Who tribute gives you the power, accurate recreation and dynamics of a Who song and performance.
What? Bexleyheath Model Railway Show
Where? Bexleyheath Academy, Graham Road Entrance, Bexleyheath
When? Sunday 15th December 2019
Large model rail show with 20 fully scenic layouts which is now in its 5th year. There are discounts on pre-booked tickets. Come and chat with the modellers from 'James May's the Trouble with Hornby' TV series! Go to the website to find the full list of traders, layouts, and demonstrations.