The Royal Arsenal Winter Festival

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    12:00pm

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Woolwich Works

Christmas has arrived in Woolwich!

Step inside Woolwich Works for a winter warming programme of free fun for the whole family:

  • Christmas Crafternoon - cut, stick, paste and create to your heart’s delight with this free, festive drop-in; create your own gingerbread house bunting, make a delightful gingerbread family greeting card and enjoy other paper-based crafts and activities on offer - running from 12:00-4:30pm in the Workers' Bar.
  • Gingerbread Greenwich - see a free display of Gingerbread Greenwich created by local school children in our Visitors' Book Café.

Right outside our doors you’ll find Berkeley’s Winter Festival, including a joyful festive market, brimming with delightful gifts, food, drink and much more.

Step into a wonderland of fabulous stalls in the Royal Arsenal Farmers' Market. An array of delicious street food and drinks, produce packed with flavour, and beautiful handmade arts and crafts. Come along and enjoy something yummy and you can even do some Christmas shopping for those unique gifts!

Follow the market on Instagram for updates: @RAFarmersMkt

Listen to some festive carols in Artillery Square while enjoying seasonal food and drink, Boppin' Bunnies, live music and you might even get to see Santa!

And don’t miss the Christmas Tree Light Up - taking place from 4:45-5pm!

Can't make it on the 30th November?

Don't worry! We have lots of fun Christmas activities happening throughout the festive season.

  • Gingerbread Santa’s Grotto - Grab your ticket for just £10! Complete with lollipop lined garden, and icing tiled roof , we’re promising you a deliciously delightful event for all ages - please check with the elves so see if you’re on the naughty list!

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