From 16 November, classic fairground charm meets the flavours of the festive season at the Winter Carousel and Market Quarter, including a 10-metre Christmas tree, glittering carousel and delicious seasonal favourites to feast on. 7 December will see a day of activities that celebrate slow and conscientious consumerism and community connection. Learn how to make beautiful and cherished gifts literally from old socks with workshops from sustainable textile artists Alice Burnhope and Celia Pym in collaboration with lifestyle brand TOAST, hosted by NOW Gallery. Make family memories with free gingerbread decorating at Canteen Food Hall and Bar, get creative with holiday postcard-making with the Photography Foundation, or find a moment of calm with a sound bath from Thrive Wellness.
Discover a Christmas less ordinary at London’s only Peninsula neighbourhood: just jump on the Jubilee Line to North Greenwich, soar across the skies on the IFS Cable Car, or arrive in style by Uber boat.
Winter Carousel and Market Quarter: from 16 November, 11am-9pm
Christmas Tree, Carousel and Market Quarter:
Dates: 16 November – 5 January
Location: Peninsula Square
Timings: 11am – 9pm
Tickets: £4 per ride. No need to book – just show up!
Step into the Winter Carousel and Market Quarter, where classic fairground charm meets the flavours of the festive season. Take a ride on the beautifully crafted traditional carousel, adorned with twinkling lights and hand-painted horses, bringing nostalgia to life with every spin and offering a joyful escape for all ages. Indulge in seasonal treats from our market stalls—crispy churros with cinnamon sugar, authentic bratwurst with gourmet toppings, and mulled wine or deluxe hot chocolate.
Winter at Greenwich Peninsula: 7 December, 10am-late
A day of artist-led workshops and activities to help you slow down, craft up, and get your creativity flowing. Greenwich Music School Choir and Loose FM will provide the festive soundtrack to the day.
NOW Gallery: Socks: The Art of Care and Repair by Celia Pym
Date: 6 December – 9 March 2025
Location: NOW Gallery
Tickets: FREE – Bookable online
This December, NOW Gallery presents its 2024 Fashion Commission, Socks: The Art of Care and Repair, by London textile artist Celia Pym. The exhibition highlights sustainability in fashion, celebrating the act of mending through darning. Central to the display is the installation of 488 socks, mended by the Surrey Square Primary School community using waste socks from the industry. Pym’s own mended socks, reflecting personal care and creativity, will also be featured.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own socks to mend, with materials and workshops available. Pym’s interactive videos and step-by-step guides will help visitors create their own ‘visible mend’ to take home or display in the gallery. Expert-led darning workshops will run throughout the exhibition.
Sock mending with Celia Pym
Date: 7 December
Location: NOW Gallery
Timings: 10am-6pm
Tickets: FREE – Bookable online
Known for her exquisite visible mending, artist Celia Pym will lead a FREE darning workshop so you can breathe new life into your holey-oldies. Pym will demonstrate the woven darn, and you can bring your own socks or damaged garments to repair. This workshop will take place in the NOW Gallery, surrounded by Celia’s current exhibition Socks: the Art of Care and Repair featuring nearly 500 mended socks.
Wearable Art Display: by Alice Burnhope
Date: 7 December
Location: NOW Gallery, Mezzanine
Timings: 10am-6pm
Tickets: FREE (Drop in)
Sustainable textile artist Alice Burnhope presents a display of wearable artworks crafted from discarded textiles. Challenging the concept of waste, Burnhope’s ‘Waste Quilt’ series uses natural dyes to repurpose textile waste, encouraging a sustainable and mindful approach to material usage. Browse and shop the limited-edition cushions and textile pieces, perfect for those looking for unique Christmas gifts.
TOAST X Celia Pym Mending Session
Date: 7 December
Location: NOW Gallery, Ground Level
Timings:1-hour sessions; 11am; 12pm; 3pm & 5pm
Tickets: FREE – Bookable online
Join TOAST for a hands-on Sashiko Repair workshop, where you’ll learn the art of reinforcing clothing with embroidered patches. Sashiko, meaning “little stabs” in Japanese, is a traditional technique for mending small holes or tears. A member of the TOAST team will guide you through the process, empowering you to repair your own garments with beautiful, functional designs.
Nature’s Palette: A Creative Exploration of Natural Textile Dyeing by Alice Burnhope
Date: 7 December
Location: NOW Gallery
Timings: 12pm-2.30pm
Tickets: FREE – Bookable online
Discover the magic of nature’s colours in this hands-on workshop that fosters creativity and environmental awareness. Using food waste to create vibrant natural dyes, you’ll experiment with inks on paper and recycled fabrics under the guidance of award-winning textile artist Alice Burnhope. Learn sustainable practices while crafting your own unique piece to take home. Perfect for those interested in mindful, eco-conscious design, this workshop offers a creative and therapeutic experience.
Gingerbread Decorating
Date: 7 December
Location: Canteen Mezzanine
Timings: 1pm-3pm; 4pm-6pm
Tickets: FREE – No need to book – just drop in!
Join Greenwich Pantry for a gingerbread extravaganza! Drop in to the Gingerbread Decorating session, where you’ll transform gingerbread figures into edible masterpieces with vibrant icing, sprinkles, and playful decorations. Unleash your creativity and enjoy a hands-on activity that’s a treat for all ages.
Holiday Postcards with The Photography Foundation
Date: 7 December
Location: The Photography Foundation Design District
Timings: 1pm-7pm
Tickets: FREE – No need to book – just drop in!
Bring your friends, family, or flatmates to The Photography Foundation’s relaxed studio for a fun group portrait session. Afterward, unleash your creativity by designing your own personalised greeting card, complete with a printed copy of your portrait. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of five people maximum.
Winter Candle Making with Thrive Wellness
Date: 7 December
Location: Design District, D4
Timings: 1.30pm – 3pm
Tickets: £20 – Book online
Enjoy a hands-on and creative experience where you get to craft your own scented candle—whether as a gift for yourself or a loved one. You’ll learn about aroma notes, scents, and the candle-making process, from selecting your fragrance to hand-pouring your soy wax candle. While your candles set, enjoy a fun festive quiz!
Sound Bath with Thrive Wellness
Date: 7 December
Location: Clod Ensemble: C2, Design District
Timings: 5pm – 6.30pm
Tickets: £5 – all proceeds will go to charity: Greenwich Mind
Find a moment of calm amidst the buzz of the festive season with Thrive Wellness. In this soothing Sound Bath session, you’ll experience deep relaxation as the calming frequencies of gongs quiet your mind and still your body. Lay back on a yoga mat and embark on a sonic journey, guided by a sound therapist, who will use various instruments to create a peaceful soundscape. Over the course of an hour, you’ll be gently led into a state of deep relaxation—a perfect way to recharge. Make sure to bring a blanket or yoga mat and a cushion or pillow.
To find out more about Winter at Greenwich Peninsula, including how to book tickets, visit the Greenwich Peninsula website http://www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/whats-on and follow on Instagram to keep up to date with the latest news @greenwich.peninsula
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