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20 Nov – 23 Dec 2026
Let's Make Magic at The Toymakers' Grotto
Location: Central Event Space, Lower Mall, Merry Hill
The Toymakers' Grotto is a brand-new Christmas adventure at Merry Hill, beginning inside the Toymakers' Workshop. Alongside fellow young toymakers, children take on their very own Toymakers task with help from the Toymakers, becoming part of the story. Then comes the moment they've been waiting for, as each family meets Santa for their own visit, with time to chat and take photos. Every child receives a special Christmas gift, taking a little magic home.
Wed 18 Nov & Tue 24 Nov 2026
Merry Mischief Lights Up
Fleet Street Quarter
Merry Mischief is Fleet Street Quarter's Christmas Lights On, reimagined with Beano for 75 years of Dennis & Gnasher. Comic speech bubbles, roaming performers and the new Beano Sculpture Trail spill across St Bride Street and Carter Lane. Knock out Gnasher's tin-can teeth to win a drink, toss a sausage for a hot dog and count down with the choir as the lights switch on. It's the start of Christmas, served with a mischievous grin.
A Canopy of Light Over Sicilian Avenue
Sicilian Avenue’s Christmas lights are a canopy of warm, vintage-style festoon bulbs strung high above the avenue. At its entrance, the columns are wrapped in strings of warm white LEDs that trace their fluted stonework. Stroll beneath the glow on your way home, meet friends under the lights or pause to admire the historic architecture after dark. It’s a quiet, golden welcome that makes the avenue a place to linger long after dark throughout the festive season.
Penguins Parade Beneath Pegasus at Brasserie of Light
Brasserie of Light’s Christmas installation is a family of seven penguins, perched high beneath the glittering Pegasus. Bundled up in blue bobble hats, earmuffs and fringed scarves, they carry skis, champagne, a wrapped gift, a glowing lantern, a wreath, hot chocolate and a snowball. Follow the penguin trail to find their smaller relatives perched along banquettes, at the bar and by reception. Christmas lunch now comes with a game of spot the penguin.
