Alternative Christmas events in London

If festive tradition isn't your thing, check out these weird and wonderful Christmas events taking place in London this winter

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By Time Out London Things To Do | Posted: Tuesday December 18 2018

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Listen, we love a good old-fashioned Christmas. Mulled wine, festive markets, carol services and ice skating, winter wonderlands: it’s all good stuff when you’re in the right mood. But there's nothing wrong with trying something a little different once in a while. Thankfully, London is blessed with all the alternative festive events that you could ever want, so get out of your festive comfort zone have yourself a quirky little Christmas in 2018.

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Alternative Christmas events in London

Winter Commission 2018: Monster Chetwynd © Tate (Matt Greenwood & Seraphina Neville)

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