Marylebone Village will celebrate the start of the festive period with its annual Christmas lights switch-on event, Merry Marylebone, taking place on Wednesday, November 13, from 3 to 8 p.m. The Christmas lights will be switched on at 6 p.m., while the fun-filled event will see special late-night shopping offers and activations, market stalls, family-friendly festive workshops, a Ferris wheel, a Santa’s grotto, roaming music, a charity tombola, and more.
A range of seasonal activities will be in full swing suitable for families, including bauble painting and wreath-making workshops:
- Visit here for more details and to book your space on the Christmas bauble painting workshop (£25pp).
- Visit here for more details and to book your space in the wreath-making workshops (£25pp).
The Howard de Walden Estate organised the event this year in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). All proceeds from the festive activities—including Santa’s Grotto and creative workshops—will be donated to GOSH Charity to help give seriously ill children the best chance at childhood.
Funds raised for the charity this festive season will help staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) bring joy to the wards and create magical memories—whether through bedside carols or Christmas parties. They will also help fund support services like free accommodation so loved ones can be there from the 5 a.m. stocking unwrapping to bedtime stories on Christmas night.
The pedestrianised Marylebone High Street and Paddington Street will be lined with 25 market stalls and street food vendors. These include Fischer’s Viennese delights, Naroon Persian dishes, The Italians Italian charcuterie, LAVO pizza, oysters, and wine from Blandford Comptoir. You can also pick up a glass of mulled wine from 28-50. For gifts, explore Bayley & Sage’s stall for perfect Christmas present sets, Mejuri for timeless jewellery pieces, and Seal Skinz for all-weather accessories.
Visitors can also enjoy a range of offers and experiences from a host of Marylebone Village retailers and restaurants:
- Caroline Gardner – pop in for mince pies and bubbles, plus the two winning cards of the Merry Marylebone Christmas Card Competition run with local schools (Founder Caroline is part of the judging panel) will be displayed in-store
- David Mellor – enjoy a 20% discount off David Mellor designs in-store on the night
- TAKA – grab a takeaway mug of mulled wine and one of their signature Katsu Sandos
- Theory – receive a complimentary illustrated gift box when purchasing cashmere or gifting in-store
- Third Space – take part in their ski mountain challenge and grab a snack on your way out
- 31 Below – book a spot for complimentary drinks and nibbles between 6-7 pm. Spaces are limited to 75 people only. RSVP required for entry (name and number of guests): marylebone@31below.co.uk
More activities and offers will be announced in due course. The ever-popular charity tombola is also back, offering the chance to win fantastic prizes from a host of Marylebone Village brands.
Merry Marylebone launches on Wednesday, November 13, and will continue throughout the festive season with a series of special seasonal promotions and further activations that will all be announced shortly. For full event information, participating brands, updates, and activations, visit Marylebonevillage.com and follow @MaryleboneVillage.
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