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There are plenty of festive Yuletide winter fairs peppered around the capital. Here's a guide to the best Christmas markets in London
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Until Fri Dec 12, Wallspace
New installation of kinetic light sculptures from Willie Williams, the visual artist and light designer best known for his work with musicians such as U2 and David Bowie
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Fri Dec 5, Hoxton Hall
One of thousands of Wallace & Gromit Tea Parties taking place all over the country, to support children and their families in hospitals and hospices
London's top seasonal skating venues, including the eighteenth-century elegance of Somerset House, the unique landscape of Kew Gardens, or the Ice Age attractions of the Natural History Museum
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Until Sun Dec 7, Royal Festival Hall
This annual exhibition showcases the best photojournalism of the past year. This year's competition attracted a record 80,536 entries from around the world....
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Until Jan 10 2009, National Theatre
Annual jewellery showcase featuring more than 3,000 works for sale by 77 designers from around the world. This year's exhibition also includes a selection...
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Until Sun Dec 7, London Glassblowing
An opportunity to buy unique hand-blow glass Christmas decorations, jewellery, candle holders, vases and ornaments by Peter Layton and others. Plus mulled...
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Until Fri Dec 5, The O2
Following a summer of Monkey in the 2008 Olympics and a sold-out season at the Royal Opera House in July, Damon Albarn's Chinese opera arrives at the O2
Until Jan 2 2009, Covent Garden Market Building
A programme of music and entertainment events for Christmas, centreing around one of London's most unusual light displays – a reactive light installation...

This is no normal shopping emporium. Spanning 43 acres, Westfield London is a new landmark in the capital. Read our bumper guide to the shops and restaurants, and try out our ideas generator
Your complete guide to the festive season in London, including Christmas shows and events, ice skating and Christmas lights, plus gift ideas and tips for Christmas shopping on a budget
Buy, sell and trade vinyl, CDs and memorabilia about the Fab Four at this Beatles convention.
These nightly tours of the city start at Victoria Rail Station and take in Oxford Street,...
Self-guided walks offering suggested itineraries for exploring outer London by tube – areas...
The Southwark connections of the literary twosome. Meet at Fish Street Hill exit of station.
This workshop demonstrates how to best capture outdoor scenes and subjects around Central...
A creative musical adventure in which you will be encouraged to experiment and have fun with...