December, 2008

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Dec 08

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I can’t believe another year has gone by and it will soon be 2009. This just a quick message to say thank you to everyone who has supported the site and contributed via adding places and commenting. This is what Littlelegends is all about.

So, what’s in store for 2009? Well, there is a plan underway and as soon as the groundwork has been set I will let you know a bit more. There is no point ruining the surprise ;)

Happy holiday!

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Dec 08

Family Days Out: Where to see Father Christmas in London

If you want to see Father Christmas in London this year, you had better pull a finger out because the Harrods Grotto is already fully booked! However, there are still other magical wonderlands that you can visit:

Hamleys Toy Shop

A special Santas Grotto at Hamleys is offering children a breakfast (at 9.30am) or tea (at 3pm)with Santa up until Christmas Eve. However, tickets need to be booked in advance and cost a whopping £35! Nevertheless, it will be an experience they will remember with gingerbread biscuits to decorate and a special goody bag for each child. A maximum of 16 children per breakfast/tea are allowed and all children must be aged 3 or over.

Kew Gardens

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a visit to meet Father Christmas. Visit him in his twinkling magical grotto within a seasonal woodland display in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Make sure you tell him those important Christmas wishes!
Saturday 13 December – Tuesday 23 December 2008, From 12noon, queue closes at 3.00pm. Free, once inside Kew Gardens. The grotto is situated at the north end the Princess of Wales Conservatory.

Hyde Park: Winter Wonderland

From 12 noon until 6pm every day until Christmas Eve, Santa will be at his Victorian Bandstand Grotto, giving free gifts to children who have been very, very good…….

Selfridges

Jump on the express train to see Father Christmas! Although all advanced tickets for “The Santa Express” have now been sold, a limited allocation will be available daily, for free, on a first come first served basis. Opening hours vary so please check website for more details.

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Dec 08

Family Days Out: Christmas Carol Concerts in London

I recently wrote a list for Metrotwin about some of the best upcoming Christmas Carol concerts in London (although it was published under the name of the editor Candice due to a bug!)… anyway, there are several concerts in the capital that you might consider taking your children to:

Carol Singing Around the Courtyards at Hampton Court
This annual singalong of festive songs takes place in the magical palace courtyards and gardens of Hampton Court. Your voices will be accompanied by a silver band. Words booklets will be provided and the event will last for about an hour. As this is an outdoor event remember to wrap up warmly and bring a torch to see the words by! The carol singing will take place from 20th to 23rd December at 6pm daily. Due to popularity, you will need to pre-book tickets. Have fun!

Enjoy the True Spirit of Christmas at Southwark Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral provides a stunning setting for this traditional christmas carol concert. These annual concerts always attract large numbers of singers, visitors and luminaries so don’t miss out! The concerts are a genuine Christmas highlight and well worth going to. This year there will be two Cathedral Carol Services – on Sunday 21 and Tuesday 23 December. Both services will be identical and will start at 6.30pm. There are no tickets, just turn up. Not suitable for very small children.

A Family Christmas Concert by the New London Children’s Choir
The New London Children’s Choir was launched in 1991 with the aim of introducing children to the challenges and fun of singing all types of music. They have since performed with some of the world’s leading orchestras. This year their Christmas Concert includes the première of Ronald Corp’s “Wenceslas” alongside other popular carols. Mince pies, mulled wine and refreshments will be available. The concert takes place on 14th December 2008 at 4pm and tickets are available on the door.

A festive concert set in the award-winning gardens of the Horniman Museum
Enjoy performances from the English Baroque Choir and the Crystal Palace Band. There will be something for all the family with carols, hot-roasted chestnuts, toy stalls, hot and cold refreshments and free Santa’s grotto. The whole event is free and takes place from 3-6pm on Sun 14th December 2008

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