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Time on your own, with the family or the best plans to make with friends…

Skate Riverside at Battersea Power Station

Can’t get a ticket at SKATE @ Somerset House? Why not head over to Battersea, where GLIDE has set up a picture-perfect rink right by the river. After you’ve spun (or fallen), stick around and check out one of the fabulous restaurants, bars and shops that the old power station is now full of.
*If you want to take the kids, they have penguins for novice skaters too (please can we have one for adults?).

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Head to Longleat’s Festival of Light

Longleat is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its iconic lantern event. Starting on 9th November 2024, it will run until 5th January 2025. The park has much to offer, including a Santa train and Britain’s biggest singing Christmas tree. Impressive light shows and dazzling lantern displays.

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Sip Christian Louboutin Cocktails

For a limited time, shoe kings Christian Louboutin have taken over the Fount Bar in Selfridges London. Enjoy a bespoke cocktail menu at the marble bar, now highlighted by Christian Louboutin’s iconic red.

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Win Jo Malone Goodies in Covent Garden

Head to Covent Garden this weekend and visit Jo Malone’s A Christmas Special pop up. Spin the wheel to win Jo Malone prizes, share a photo of you in front of their glitzy backdrop made for photo ops. And discover their festive scents, while you shop for presents.

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See the Wicked Christmas Tree at St Pancras Station

If you can manage the bustling station (*calm head on and co-parent in hand). Then it’s worth strolling through St Pancras Station this weekend. Not only may you witness someone tinkling on the famous (anyone can play) piano. But their Christmas tree this year is quite the structure. And yes, you’ve guessed it. It’s Wicked-themed, which will delight old and young observers.

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