We may not have a guaranteed white Christmas this year (it’s been six whole years since the last time that happened), but it’s probably for the best. Whenever snow does fall in London, it quickly develops into a greyish slush after rush hour and is never quite the picturesque vision we hope for. Thankfully, the city’s sparky event organisers cater to our perpetually unfulfilled desire for snow. If you’re looking for the white stuff, here’s where you’ll find it.
1. Merchant Square Snow Days
The team at Merchant Square are bringing the snow to Paddington for a few days in December… 15 whole cubric metres of it. And it’s not the fake, chemically smelling stuff either. It’s the real deal. It will fall to the ground. You’ll be able to make snowmen and throw snowballs at each other – there will be competitions for both across the three days. As well as frosty fun, there will also be mulled cider from KuPP, wreath making with Clifton Nurseries, snowball doughballs from Pizza Express and chocolate peanut pizza from Heist. The event is free and lasts from 10am-6pm. You can find out more here.
When: 2nd – 4th December
Merchant Square W2 1BF
2. Winter Wonderland‘s Arctic Trail
3. Bodo Schloss’s Après Ski Brunch Party
For the perfect Alpine retreat, without leaving the comfort of London (or even heading outdoors), slide down to the Après Ski brunch party at Bodo’s Schloss. Teaming up with Après Ski London and the Ski Week, Bodo’s are putting on a boozy brunch that will transport you to the mountains, where you can take your daytime partying to new altitudes… just with a little more Moet. There will be a 2-hour buffet of an Austrian inspired feast, including suckling pig, pulled pork buns and a chocolate fondue, as well as champagne cocktails on arrival, fantastic DJ’s, real life reindeer, snow cannons and an Alpine ski simulator. Oh, and there is also a chance to win a ski trip to Austria, if you show your skills on the simulator! Phewww. If that’s not a good way to get piste this winter, we don’t know what is! Tickets start at £40 (early bird) and can be bought via the Facebook event page here.
12.00pm – 6.00pm on Saturday 3rd December
Bodo’s Schloss, 2A Kensington High Street, W8 5NP
4. Hogwarts in the Snow
5. Cinema in the Snow
How do you make festive films feel even more Christmassy? You watch them in the snow. Pop Up Screens are doing exactly that, by bringing the snow to the Hackney Downs Studios. The Narnia inspired screening room will whisk you away to a wonderfully wintry world (while you remain cosy and warm inside). There will be popcorn from Drum and Kernel, as well as handmade brownies, craft beer, pimped hot chocolate and spice-filled mulled wine to get in the festive mood. You can book your tickets for Home Alone, as well as other screenings, through Fever here.
Hackney Downs Studios, Amhurst Terrace, E8 2BT
6. Nordic Yuletide
When: 28th November – 18th December
347 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LP
Featured image credit: Mike Fleming Flickr