The Christmas countdown is on! That means it’s time to feel festive and enjoy the Christmas cheer as a family. Are you a Chelsea resident or just want to enjoy the festivities in the most charming neighbourhood in town? If you’ve been wondering what Christmas activities to do, pop these in your calendar
The Baby Cot Shop recommends… Kicking off Christmas with a family outing
What? Chelsea Christmas 2022
When? Saturday 19th November 2022
How much? Free
Chelsea knows how to bring in Christmas. If you’re looking for a festive Christmas activity, check out the Kings Road’s Chelsea Christmas 2022. Mince pies, horse and carriage rides, a fireworks display and Santa switching on the Christmas lights. Can you imagine kicking off Christmas in a more perfect way? Well, the answer is no – and as The Baby Cot Shop is nestled on the elegant Kings Road, make sure you pop by to see our stunning showroom for the most luxurious Christmas gifts.
The Baby Cot Shop recommends… Treating the kids to a Santa’s Grotto experience
What? Santa’s Grotto & The Magic Tree at Peter Jones
When? Saturday 5 November 2022 – Saturday 24 December 2022
How much? £20 per child
We think you’ll love this Santa’s Grotto experience, which is one of those must-do Christmas activities. Pop into Peter Jones on the iconic King’s Road to visit Santa in his spectacular grotto. Also on the agenda – plant a magic bean that turns into a Christmas tree (that you can decorate yourself), take home a LEGO or LEGO DUPLO gift and of course, get a photo with Santa.
The Baby Cot Shop recommends… Going to a Christmas Fair
What? Hospice UK Christmas Fair
When? Tuesday 22 November 2022, 10am – 8pm
How much? £10 per person
Festive shopping at a Christmas fair? Yes please. Gather your friends, family and children’s friends to explore the Hospice UK Christmas Fair at the Chelsea Old Town Hall. From clothes and homeware to food and drink, purchasing anything from your Christmas shopping list at the fair gives back to Hospice UK, the national charity for hospice and end of life care, with 10% of all sales donated. If you’re lucky you might also catch David Walliams there, who has donated a number of signed books which are available to buy on the day.
The Baby Cot Shop recommends… Listening to a Christmas Carol Concert
What? King’s Road Christmas Carols
When? Wednesday 30 November 2022 – Friday 23 December 2022
How much? Free
Looking for things to do at Christmas? There’s nothing quite like a Christmas Carol concert. And whether you have a little bundle who will be lulled to sleep or a tot who likes music, a carol concert is a joyful celebration of the season. Luckily, there are five concerts to enjoy in the run up to Christmas:
Celebrate A Life
8th December, 6pm, 203 Fulham Road, SW3 6JJ
Listen to hymns, local choirs and bands perform outside The Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea as they switch on their Christmas lights.
Place2Be’s Carol Concert
1st December, 6.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, SW1X 9BZ
Tickets from £15-£30
This annual concert by children’s mental health charity, Place2Be, presents performances from Jamie Cullum and the Sacred Heart Primary School. Readings will be shared by Sophie Dahl, David Walliams, Paloma Faith, Ortis Deley and Jacob Anderson. You can also look forward to the Holy Trinity Choir singing the nation’s favourite Christmas carols.
Royal Brompton Carols by Candlelight
30th November, 4.30pm, St Luke’s Church, Sydney Street, SW3 6NH
Tickets from £10-£20
A truly meaningful Christmas concert. Readings will be heard from patients and staff from Royal Brompton Hospitals, followed by the London Oratory School performing. All proceeds will support The Royal Brompton’s Next Generation Genetics appeal, providing the genetics and genomics team with a Next Generation Sequencer.
Battersea Christmas Carol Concert
2nd + 9th December, 7pm, St Luke’s Church, Sydney Street, SW3 6NH
Tickets from £22-£34
Do your kids love dogs? Gather in the beautiful St Luke’s Church to sing carols in the company of Battersea dogs. You’ll be welcomed by some of the amazing rescue dogs from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home charity. Best of all, all the money raised will help the charity bring animals in from the cold this winter and give them expert care.
Carols by Candlelight
23rd December, 2.30pm + 7.30pm, Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ
Tickets from £30-£50
Christmas carols will be sung as part of an elegant concert. The hall will be lit by candlelight and musicians and singers dressed in full 18th century costume. Expert to hear classic Christmas ensembles such as The Holly and the Ivy, Deck the Hall, Once in Royal David’s City and O Little Town of Bethlehem.
