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This Month

Join Cutty Sark to hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail

Meet the captain, chat with the cook, and even take a tour with Nannie the Figurehead! You never…

Openings

Meet the Characters of Cutty Sark

9th August 2025-14th December 2025

Meet the Characters of Cutty Sark

6th December 2025-14th December 2025
Greenwich Theatre presents 2025's Pantomime: Peter Pan

Greenwich Theatre presents 2025's Pantomime: Peter Pan.

Openings

Performance Date & Time:

28th November 2025-11th January 2026

Christmas Eve

24th December 2025

New Years Eve

31st December 2025
Step into the festive season with the Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Step into the festive season with the Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at The Admiral Hardy in…

Openings

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

3rd December 2025
Laugh on the Thames - November 2025

Set sail for a night of laughs like no other! Uber Boat by Thames Clippers brings you a…

Openings

River Bus Comedy Night

4th December 2025
Join the Historic Tours of Charlton House and explore over 400 years of history with the guided tours!

Join the Historic Tours of Charlton House and explore over 400 years of history with the guided…

Openings

Charlton House Tour

5th December 2025

Charlton House Tour

19th December 2025
Come and see the adventure of the deliciously smelling Gingerbread Man who finds his feet fast and sets off on the journey of a lifetime! 

Come and see the adventure of the deliciously smelling Gingerbread Man who finds his feet fast and…

Openings

The Gingerbread Man

5th December 2025-6th December 2025
The UK's top chicken wing festival comes to Woolwich Works this festive season

The UK's top chicken wing festival comes to Woolwich Works this festive season.

Openings

Wing Wonderland

5th December 2025

Wing Wonderland

6th December 2025

Wing Wonderland

7th December 2025
Get into the festive spirit with a quartet of carol singers spreading cheer at Greenwich Park

Get into the festive spirit with a quartet of carol singers spreading cheer at Greenwich Park

Openings

Carol Singers in the Park

6th December 2025
Little girl receiving a gift from Santa Claus

Join Father Christmas at Eltham Palace this winter for a magical way to start the festive season.

Openings

Meet Father Christmas - Quiet Session

6th December 2025

Meet Father Christmas

27th December 2025-31st December 2025
There's no place like the IFS Cloud Cable Car for festive fun this winter!

The North Pole is closer to Greenwich than you think this winter - at the North Terminal of the IFS…

Openings

Santa’s Grotto Experience

6th December 2025-7th December 2025

Santa’s Grotto Experience

13th December 2025-14th December 2025

Santa’s Grotto Experience

20th December 2025-23rd December 2025
Mrs Claus telling a story in a nice decorated room with an elf.

Charlton House is delighted to announce the return of Mrs Claus and her mischievous elves for a…

Openings

Season

6th December 2025
Two actors dressed as elves are performing in a cozy Christmas room.

A heart-warming Christmas performance is returning to Admiral’s House this winter! Join…

Openings

Various times

6th December 2025-23rd December 2025
In this workshop, learn how to sand and finish epoxy resin

In this workshop, learn how to sand and finish epoxy resin.

Openings

Beginners Epoxy Resin Workshop Part Two - Resin Finishing

6th December 2025
FREE coding club for young people interested in programming

Be inspired by the collection and create computer programmes, animation, art and electronic…

Openings

December

6th December 2025
Learn fan making techniques from an experienced tutor

The Fan Museum offers fan making workshops for anyone wishing to try their hand at fan…

Openings

December

6th December 2025
Join the community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Join the community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.

Openings

From Object to Art

6th December 2025
Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet has been described as Mamma Mia collides with Saturday Night Fever in a glorious mash-up

The original & best 70s & 80s disco night for grown-ups – as recommended by everyone from Time Out…

Openings

Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet Big X'mas Disco Ball

6th December 2025
An uplifting family concert of soul, gospel and festive music, featuring the exceptional voices of members of CK Gospel Choir

Baby Gospel returns for a Christmas special! An uplifting family concert of soul, gospel and…

Openings

Baby Gospel Christmas Special!

7th December 2025
Sea Shanty Singers

On the first weekend of every month, the resident sea shanty groups Swinging the Lead and The…

Openings

December

7th December 2025-8th December 2025
Poster of A Celebration of Christmas event at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, the image shows the illuminated building at night

Kickstart your festive celebrations with this magical evening of carols, captivating readings and…

Openings

Celebration of Christmas Greenwich

9th December 2025
Contemporary folk musicians Jackie Oates and John Spiers bring their breadth of experience and shared love of English traditional folk tunes and songs

Multi award-winning and hugely influential contemporary folk musicians Jackie Oates and John Spiers…

Openings

Jackie Oates and John Spiers

10th December 2025
Take an hour out of your day to relax in the sumptuous surroundings of the Queen's House, and listen to talented musicians from Trinity Laban Conserva

Take an hour out of your day to relax in the sumptuous surroundings of the Queen's House, and…

Openings

Lunchtime Concert

10th December 2025
Kick off your Christmas celebrations with the return of this spectacular queer cabaret variety show!

Kick off your Christmas celebrations with the return of this spectacular queer cabaret variety show!

Openings

Drag the Halls!

11th December 2025
Andy Sheppard is a saxophonist and composer who has created an exciting new project that breaks traditional boundaries

Andy Sheppard is a saxophonist and composer who has created an exciting new project that breaks…

Openings

Andy Sheppard QUARTETS

11th December 2025
A banner for the upcoming Museum by Candelight celebrations at The Fan Museum in Greenwich, to be held in December 2025

The Fan Museum will open later than usual for Museum by Candlelight to welcome its visitors into a…

Openings

Museum By Candlelight

11th December 2025

Museum By Candlelight

12th December 2025

Museum By Candlelight

13th December 2025

Museum By Candlelight

17th December 2025

Museum By Candlelight

18th December 2025
two people singing karaoke in Woolwich with Christmas trees in the background

Come along and sing your seasonal favourite song!

Openings

Season

12th December 2025
Dance the night away at this festive shindig!

Dance the night away at this festive shindig!

Openings

Christmas Ceilidh

12th December 2025
Come and sing your heart out at the popular Karaoke night at Woolwich Works!

Come and sing your heart out at the popular Karaoke night at Woolwich Works!

Openings

December Karaoke [Christmas Special]

12th December 2025
The spectacular finale of Blackheath Goes Gospel 2025 promises to be an electrifying celebration that will lift every soul in the house

The spectacular finale of Blackheath Goes Gospel 2025 promises to be an electrifying celebration…

Openings

Blackheath Goes Gospel 2025

13th December 2025
Join the Rivershop for a hands-on carpentry course where you will assemble and finish a beautifully crafted trinket box using premium English hardwood

Join the Rivershop for a hands-on carpentry course where you will assemble and finish a beautifully…

Openings

Craft Your Own Trinket Box

13th December 2025
Epoxy Resin workshops at Thames Side Studios

Learn all the steps needed to make your very own, unique resin seascape.

Openings

Epoxy Resin Art Masterclass - Seascapes

13th December 2025
Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children with special educational needs

Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children with special educational…

Openings

December

13th December 2025
An indulgent spread of savouries and desserts at the InterContinental at the O2 in Greenwich.

On the 14th December, you are invited to celebrate the festive season with an exclusive afternoon…

Openings

Season

14th December 2025
Christmas crafts, cookies and decorations

Get ready to sprinkle some glitter, glue, and good cheer at our hands-on family activity bursting…

Openings

Season

14th December 2025-22nd December 2025
a poster with horses racing and a route

The world’s daftest sporting spectacle is back!

Openings

Season

14th December 2025
A fun festive show for children and families!

A fun festive show for children and families!

Openings

A Christmas Wish

14th December 2025

A Christmas Wish

19th December 2025

A Christmas Wish

20th December 2025

A Christmas Wish

21st December 2025

A Christmas Wish

22nd December 2025
Come and celebrate the magic of Christmas at Blackheath Halls

Come and celebrate the magic of Christmas at Blackheath Halls.

Openings

Blackheath Halls Christmas Concert

14th December 2025
Get ready to be transported into a world of wonder and imagination with this captivating story

Get ready to be transported into a world of wonder and imagination with this captivating story.

Openings

Performance:

14th December 2025
Thomas Tallis Society Choir and Orchestra present a festive performance of Handel's Messiah by candlelight. Conducted by Eamonn Dougan

Thomas Tallis Society Choir and Orchestra present a festive performance of Handel's Messiah by…

Openings

Messiah by Candlelight

16th December 2025
London International Horse Show 2025

London International Horse Show is coming to ExCeL London.

Openings

London International Horse Show

18th December 2025-22nd December 2025
Chineke! Orchestra brings festive cheer to Woolwich Works with an evening of music and celebration

Chineke! Orchestra brings festive cheer to Woolwich Works with an evening of music and celebration.

Openings

Chineke! Christmas

19th December 2025
A monthly night of stand up comedy featuring talent from the London scene at Tramshed

A monthly night of stand up featuring top talent from the London scene.

Openings

December

19th December 2025
Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved institution, on a white-knuckle shopping-trolley dash through every kind of musical genre

Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved institution, on a white-knuckle…

Openings

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: 40 Years

19th December 2025
Carpentry Course: Wildwood Bench Crafting at Thames Side Studios

Experience the RiverShop's one-of-a-kind carpentry course and learn how to create a stunning,…

Openings

Carpentry Course: Wildwood Bench Crafting

20th December 2025
UK Exclusive – A rare opportunity to see the internationally acclaimed seminal work by Mike Westbrook.

UK Exclusive – A rare opportunity to see the internationally acclaimed seminal work by Mike…

Openings

The Westbrook Blake | Mike Westbrook Band & Singers

20th December 2025
Gaudete! is an expanded lineup playing new and exciting arrangements of Chris and Sophie’s popular festive fare

Gaudete! is an expanded lineup playing new and exciting arrangements of Chris and Sophie’s popular…

Openings

Green Matthews: Gaudete!

21st December 2025
A special festive Christmas Quiz

A special festive Christmas Quiz.

Openings

Quizmas

21st December 2025
Let’s All Dance Ballet Company is back, once again, with its stunning festive family treat!

Let’s All Dance Ballet Company is back, once again, with its stunning festive family treat!

Openings

The Nutcracker

22nd December 2025

The Nutcracker

23rd December 2025
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero, an adventure filled with tales of heroism from your favourite Disney stories

Join fearless wayfinder Moana and demigod Maui as they bravely voyage into uncharted territories to…

Openings

Disney on Ice

26th December 2025-4th January 2026
DIY Jesmonite Crafts at Thames Side Studios

The Riversop's Jesmonite course is designed for those eager to explore the world of DIY Jesmonite…

Openings

DIY Jesmonite Crafts

27th December 2025
DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course at Thames Side Studios

Are you ready to take control of your home improvement projects and confidently use power tools?

Openings

DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course

27th December 2025
Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families with children under 13 years

Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive…

Openings

December

27th December 2025
Celebrate the New Year on the River Thames

Ring in the New Year on board Uber Boat by Thames Clippers' spectacular New Year's Eve cruise down…

Openings

New Year's Eve Cruise

31st December 2025-1st January 2026
fireworks in london on new years even

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Style on a Thames River Cruise Through London

Openings

Season

31st December 2025
Mamma Mia! The Party entrance giving the feel of Greek island with blue wooden doors and pink flowers running across the wall

What are you waiting for?  Your table is ready and summer is served. It's time to discover Björn…

Openings

Mamma Mia! The Party

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
An elegant Afternoon Tea experience on the Thames at Clipper Lounge EMB, London’s riverside café bar on Embankment Pier

An elegant Afternoon Tea experience on the Thames at Clipper Lounge EMB, London’s riverside café…

Openings

Afternoon Tea at Clipper Lounge

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Drop-in workshop for all ages

There is loads for families to see and do at the National Maritime Museum. Pick up one of the…

Openings

Family Trails

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Use the Queen's House Family Trail as a guide to explore the magnificent artworks inside the House

Pick up your own family trail or kit and explore the Queen's House galleries, discover objects that…

Openings

Family Trails

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
This display in the Painted Hall presents documents and artefacts belonging to two of the thousands of Wrens who completed their training at the Royal

This display in the Painted Hall presents documents and artefacts belonging to two of the thousands…

Openings

Painted Hall Display

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Celebate Platinum Jubilee weekend with a Royal themed mega Pub Quiz!

Tuesday Pub Quiz is back for 2023!

Openings

Pub Quiz

3rd January 2025-19th December 2025
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