Find out what’s on locally this Christmas in Richmond, Kew, Barnes, Putney and East Sheen
Enchanted Woodland
15 Nov – 1 Dec
The 600-year-old gardens are transformed into a glittering display of lights and music as you walk the trail, lit up with an array of lights, from high tech lasers to flickering candles, ending in the spectacular Great Conservatory.
Fri, Sat & Sun only. Timed entry 5-9pm. Adults £10, adult + 2 children £18. enchantedwoodland.com
Christmas at Kew
20 Nov – 5 Jan
One million twinkling lights and thousands of laser beams will light up the night at Kew this Christmas. A flotilla of floating boats, fire garden, water lights on the Palm House pond, plus spiced cider, mulled wine and hot chocolate.
Kew Gardens. Tickets £18 adults, family £52. U4s free, 4-16 £11. kew.org
Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink
22 Nov – 5 Jan
With the spectacular backdrop of the Palace lit up with psychedelic lights, try your skills on the ice rink. Skate hire included, plus perfect penguins for little ones to hold onto as they traverse the rink.
Sessions 45m, arrive 30m before session starts. Advance booking. hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk
Christmas at London Wetland Centre
30 Nov – 15 Dec
Enjoy a Husky sleigh ride through the wetlands, saddle up for a ride on a donkey in all its Christmas finery, or help the elves in their workshop, creating your own Christmas gifts. Santa, of course, will be in his Grotto ready to hear about that wished for present.
Christmas events weekends only (exc. 7 & 8 Dec). Events 10am-4pm. All rides free with admission, book in advance for Santa’s Grotto. wwt.org.uk
Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood
3 – 7 Dec
Barnes Community Players welcomes you to another year of great Christmas entertainment.
Kitson Hall, Barnes. Tickets £14, U14s £8. ticketsource.co.uk/BCP
Kew Sparkle
6 Dec
Station Parade will be illuminated with 1000s of lights hanging from the trees, creating an enchanting atmosphere. Rides, activities, Santa’s Grotto and plenty of stalls with gifts and food.
5-8pm, Station Parade, Kew
The Snow Queen
6 Dec – 5 Jan
Based on the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story, The Snow Queen is a story of friendship, love and realization in a time of adversity.
Rose Theatre Kingston. Various start times – see website for details: rosetheatrekingston.org. Tickets £10-£35.
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
7 Dec – 5 Jan
A great cast of Jo Brand as the wicked queen, Jon Clegg (Britain’s Got Talent finalist) as Muddles and Jason Sutton as the brilliant dame. An abundance of comedy, song and dance, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery. Richmond Theatre. Various start times – see website for details: atgtickets.com. Tickets £12 – £52.50.
Cinderella
7 Dec – 5 Jan
A stellar cast with Samantha Womack (East Enders), opera singer Lesley Garrett, comedian/magician Pete Firman and Melody Thornton of the Pussycat Dolls.
Various start times – see website for details: atgtickets.com/shows/cinderella/new_wimbledon_theatre Tickets £13 – £52
Jack and the Beanstalk
13 – 22 Dec
Fee-fi-fo-fum, it’s for another panto run! Join Jack on his adventures as he tries to please his mother while avoiding the wicked giant.
OSO Arts Centre, Barnes. Tickets £12.50, U12s £10. Various start times – see website for details: ticketsource.co.uk/osoarts.
Treasure Island
17 – 22 Dec
Robert Lewis Stevenson’s beloved tale, full of Christmas fun. All parrots welcome!
Putney Arts Theatre, Putney. Tickets £14, U21s £8. putneyartstheatre.org.uk
Christmas Lights Switch On
Richmond: 21 Nov
Gather from 5pm to listen to carols, join in the fun and visit the Christmas Fair stalls on Hill Rise. Then head over to the Green for fireworks from 6.15pm
East Twickenham: 29 Nov
Carols from outside the uniform shop, Dolphin House
Christmas Lights Switch On
Barnes: 6 Dec
A Christmas Festival with late night shopping, carols, stalls, band, handbells demo and kids’ quiz through the shops.
Putney: 29 Nov
Carols, stalls, and lots of festivities