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Rediscover Woolwich and Eltham this Christmas

Published Friday, 09 December 2011

Join in the festivities in Woolwich and Eltham and shop locally to find great gifts.

Rediscover Woolwich

Woolwich makes a great festive day out for the whole family. Combine shopping and great places to eat with a visit to the Heritage Centre and the Firepower museum on the riverfront.

Exciting events this Christmas in Woolwich include:

  • spectacular Christmas lights in the brand-new public square
  • high-street names at great value
  • a week of carol singing
  • The Royal Artillery Band playing in General Gordon Square on 15 December
  • free parking in Calderwood Street and Monk Street car parks every Saturday until Christmas.

Rediscover Eltham

Eltham has everything you need for Christmas shopping and a great festive day out.

Exciting attractions in Eltham include:

  • dazzling Christmas lights
  • extended Christmas shopping hours
  • new-look Eltham Arcade
  • Eltham Palace
  • Christmas farmers' markets and seasonal entertainment on 17 and 18 December
  • festive music in Passey Place and The Eltham Centre on 10 and 17 December
  • Tudor Barn.

Find out more about these and other Christmas events in the borough