December has arrived and there are a plethora of events for everyone to enjoy in London this month. So, if you are looking for a property to rent in Central London, then you’ll never be too far away from some Christmas magic. Here are Residential Land’s festive highlights:-
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Natural History Museum Swarovski Ice Rink, until 3rd January 2016, 11am – 9pm (Except Christmas Day)
Set against the backdrop of Hintze Hall, with fairy lights nestled in frost-covered trees and the smell of mulled wine and toasted marshmallows filling the air, this is a magical place to visit this Christmas. After your skating session, warm up in the café bar with a tasty hot chocolate.
Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, until 3rd January 2016 (except Christmas Day) 10am – 10pm
Didn’t book that trip to Lapland? Don’t worry. Winter Wonderland is the next best thing, with an ice rink, a sub-zero magical ice kingdom, circus, giant ferris wheel, ice bar, Santa land, fairground rides, Christmas market and a replica Arctic Circle.
Unikon Flowers, Christmas wreath making course. 10th December in Clerkenwell, 7pm – 9pm
This is a great opportunity to learn how to make your own Christmas wreath using natural materials, such as Christmas tree branches, berries, dried fruits and nuts. A demonstration will take place, followed by a practical session with expert tuition and guidance.
JW3 Open air ice skating rink on Finchley Road, NW3, 5th December – 10th January 2016, 10am – 8pm
Skaters can enjoy special events, music, penguin stabilisers and banana toboggans. Guests can warm up at the award-winning onsite café, offering seasonal treats and Chanukah doughnuts. The rink is also open for those who fancy a skate on Christmas and New Year’s Day mornings.
Meet Santa at ZSL London Zoo, Regent’s Park, 5th December – 24th December 2015, 8am – 10am.
This is a great opportunity for families to spend the day at the amazing ZSL London Zoo, with two festive options on offer. Either meet Santa and enjoy an arts and crafts session, with a gift to take home too, or book the VIP experience where you’ll have breakfast with Santa before the zoo opens, feed real-life reindeers with the elves, and enjoy arts, crafts and a free gift.
Christmas crafts at Kenwood House, 21st – 23rd Dec, 28th – 30th December 2015, 12pm – 4pm
Pop along to magnificent Kenwood House to get arty during Christmas. This is a great opportunity for children to make some seasonal crafts that they can take home to display or give out as homemade gifts.
While you enjoy a whoosh on skates, a spicy mulled wine at the Natural History Museum or Christmas crafting at Kenwood House, you may decide this is where you would like to settle. Please contact us for further information about properties to rent in any of these areas and more. Alternatively click here to see the full selection of properties we have to offer.
