When
12th - 13th December 2008
Where
Bankside
Bankside will be transformed into a winter wonderland this Christmas with the sixth annual Frost Fair London festival, taking place in the run up to Christmas 2008 as part of the Bankside Winter Festival. Enjoy a full programme of festive events and activities this winter in one of London’s biggest Christmas events.
Bankside Winter FestivalFestive fun in LondonThe Frost Fair London event takes place in the heart Bankside, between the Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre. A complete line up of festivities will bring the area alive with Christmas cheer, including everything from parades to boat races.
Family fun at the Frost FairThe kickoff event at the Frost Fair is a Christmas lantern parade featuring 300 children from local schools. Other attractions include husky dog sledding, and live street entertainment with the kids parade, combining to create a truly festive atmosphere.
Frost Fair historyThe Frost Fair has been taking place in London for several hundred years, and for those that are keen to learn more about the past, some Frost Fair guided walks will take place over the weekend. Tickets cost £5.00 and can be booked for 2.30pm on Saturday 13th or 10.45am on Sunday 14th December by emailing vf@betterbankside.co.uk.
Get involvedThe Frost Fair London event features a large selection of attractions to enjoy with plenty to keep kids and adults busy. Along with the lantern parade and a river procession, a winter market will be open for some festive Christmas shopping. Special workshops give you the chance to get interactive in proper festive fashion and street theatre will be kicking off in dramatic style. Last year over 140,000 people made it out to enjoy London’s largest free winter event and this year’s Frost Fair is sure to be just as massive.
Food and drink at Frost Fair LondonVisitors to the fair can chill out at the along the Thames or warm up with something hot from some of the stalls. Expect traditional Christmas fare on the menu including roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and even a hog roast.
The Frost Fair takes place at Bankside from Friday 12th December – Saturday 13th December 2008. Hours are 10am - 8pm on Friday and Saturday, and the Bankside Winter Market is open from 10am - 6pm on Sunday 14th December. Admission is free. For more information, please click on the link below.Visit Southwark HomepageOther Christmas London eventsBankside Winter FestivalChristmas Carols at Hampton CourtMedieval Christmas at Tower of LondonWinter Wonderland TicketsChristmas Delight at Covent GardenTrafalgar Square Christmas TreeChristmas at Bavarian BeerhouseTrafalgar Square Christmas CarolsNatural History Museum Christmas FairCrib Ceremony at Trafalgar SquareSpitalfields Winter FestivalChristmas Carols LondonSantas Secret Village LondonTraditional German Christmas MarketCologne Christmas MarketChristmas Trees LondonChristmas at Borough MarketChristmas Hampers LondonSantas Grottos LondonHarrods Christmas