Christmas events 2021

 

Scroll through photos from the events so far

Sparkle in the Park 

Thank you to everyone who made Sparkle in the Park that bit more sparkly this year!

We will soon be releasing a post-event survey, so you can share your views on how the event was for you. In the meantime, have a scroll through photos from the event.

A special thanks to Lovell for sponsoring this wonderful festivity.

Globoscope

10 to 11 December | General Gordon Square

An artistic light installation comes to General Gordon Square for two nights only.

Walk through a sea of over 200 illuminated spheres created by French artists Collectif Coin. The exhibition will transform Woolwich's General Gordon Square into the perfect picturesque winter stroll. 

Come along, take some selfies and shop local! 

Find out more about Globoscope 

Produced by FESTIVAL.ORG as part of Global Streets

Town centre Christmas tree lights

Your local light switch on celebrations also return this year! Save the dates below in your diaries.

More information about each event will be posted here closer to the dates.

Location Date and time About 

Greenwich Lantern Parade

Greenwich Town Centre, SE10

 Wednesday 17 November | 4 - 6pm
  • Christmas tree lights 
  • Spectacular lantern parade 
  • Festive performances 
  • Christmas markets 
  • Father Christmas Grotto

Eltham 

Passey Place, SE9

 Saturday 20 November | 11am - 5pm
  • Christmas tree lights
  • Christmas markets
  • Music and festive performances
  • Free craft making workshops
  • Special surprise visit from Elf on the Shelf

Woolwich

General Gordon Square, SE18

Thursday 25 November | 1 - 7pm 
  • Christmas tree lights
  • Christmas markets
  • Magical fairground rides
  • Festive music
  • Free workshops
  • Some special Christmas characters will also be dropping by

Thamesmead 

Joyce Dawson Way, SE28

 Saturday 11 December | 11am - 5pm
  • Christmas market
  • Free children's activities 
Woolwich Christmas Market 

14 to 23 December 

  • 9am - 4pm (Monday to Wednesday)
  • 9am - 1pm (Thursday)
  • 9am - 4.30pm (Friday to Saturday) 
     
  • Christmas market
  • Santa's Photo Booth
  • Hook-a-Santa
  • ART Caricature and Cake Stall
  • Roast Chestnuts, candyfloss and non-alcoholic mulled wine
  • Children's rides

Holiday Fun Friday 

Friday 17 December | 10 - 4pm | General Gordon Square 

Market stalls, fair rides, free children’s craft making! More to be announced...