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Christmas in the Village 2024

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Weโ€™re thrilled to sponsor and host the face painting festivities once again at our offices at 24 High Street, right next to the iconic Dog & Fox. No pre-booking required โ€“ just show up and join the queue with your children. Our talented artists canโ€™t wait to add a splash of festive joy to your Christmas in the Village experience!
We will also have other surprises in store for you โ€“ including one of our favourites the โ€˜guess the number of sweets in the jarโ€™ competition.
Our team are looking forward to meeting you, or seeing you again, on Sunday!

Christmas in the Village is a day of fun, food and festive shopping we guarantee will get you in the Xmas spirit!

Organised by the Wimbledon Village Business Association in aid of local charity Wimbledon Guild, Christmas in the Village runs all day from 10 am to 5 pm and is jam packed with activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

Book Activities on Eventbrite

EVENT SCHEDULE

10 am โ€“ 3 pm: Christmas Market with festive food, drink and gifts stalls

Village High Street

10 am โ€“ 4 pm: Pony Rides

Masonโ€™s Yard, 34 High Street

10 am โ€“ 4.30 pm: Santaโ€™s Grotto

Dog and Fox, 24 High Street

10 am โ€“ 5 pm: Fairground Rides

10 am, 11.15 am, 12.30 pm & 2 pm: *Clay-Glo Forest Sensory Workshop for 5-10 year olds. Visit the Christmas in the Village Clay-Glo Grotto to sculpt a festive forest friend. Then add glo-pigments dust and make it come to life!

ALL SESSIONS NOW SOLD OUT

The Coach House at the Dog & Fox, 24 High Street. Sponsored by The Family Treatment Service.

10, 10.30 & 11 am: *Festive Storytime with Wimbledon Babysitting

Tickets still available for 11 am session for 5 โ€“ 8 year olds

10 & 10.30 am sessions (SOLD OUT).

Swords Travel, 38a High Street

10.30 am โ€“ 4.30 pm: Face Painting

Andrew Scott Robertson, 24 High Street

11 am: *Taster Dance Class for 3 โ€“ 6 year olds. A fun-filled 30-minute taster class blending ballet, acro & disco to spark creativity & movement in your little one! (SOLD OUT)

The Village School of Dance @ The Village Hall, 26 Lingfield Road

11 am โ€“ 1 pm: Meet the Fire Brigade

Corner of Haygarth Place & High Street

11 am โ€“ 3 pm: Petting Farm

Courtyard, Rose & Crown, 55 High Street

1.30 pm: Santa and Elves Horseback Parade

Starts outside the Dog & Fox next to Wimbledon Village Stables

2 pm: *Taster Dance Class for 7-10 year olds. This energetic 30 minute class combines acro & commercial street dance and is perfect for building confidence and learning new moves!

The Village School of Dance @ The Village Hall, 26 Lingfield Road

2 & 2.40 pm: *Monkey Music Taster Class

Tickets still available for 2.40pm class

2 pm show is SOLD OUT

Swords Travel, 38a High Street

2, 2.30, 3 & 3.30 pm: *Balloon Twister Shows with Miss Ballooniverse

Limited tickets available for 2.30, 3.00ย & 3.30pm shows.

2pm show is SOLD OUT.

Wimbledon Homes, 38 High Street

2.30 โ€“ 5 pm: Christmas Card Crafting Workshop

Wimbledon Museum, 22 Ridgway

5 pm: Switching on the Tree Lights, with singalong carols and complimentary mulled wine and mince pies

Village War Memorial

All events marked with * must be pre-booked on Eventbrite.

IN STORE TASTINGS & EVENTS

Designer Homeware Sale @ Day True, 19 High Street

Pick up some super discounted homeware items from international designer brands such as Hay, The Organic Company, Broste, Fatboy and KN Industryย at Day Trueโ€™s Christmas in the Village pop-up sale shop. Stock includes glassware, cocktail straws, flowerpots, candles, cloths, towels, lighting, aprons, dish drainers, doormats, chopping boards, vases, jugs and much more. There will also be mulled wine and Christmas cookies to enjoy while you shop. Open all day but items are limited so make sure you head there early before they sell out!ย 

Farm-to-Fork Festivities @ The Black Lamb, 67 High Street

This year, the team at The Black Lamb will be dishing up Wild Game Pies and their signature Mushroom Marmite Eclairs as well as pouring Homemade Spiced Mulled Wine to keep you warm while you enjoy an afternoon of fun and merriment. Or, if you fancy a sparkle, the team will have the Gladwin familyโ€™s award-winning Nutty sparkling wine on ice too.

Christmas Wine Fair @ Amathus, 82 High Street

Head to Amathus between 11 am & 6 pm and youโ€™ll find their friendly team on hand to guide you through the perfect wine selections for your festive celebrations. Sample 20-plus wines from their extensive range โ€“ from celebratory fizz through to luscious dessert wines and fine Ports.

Roebuck English Sparkling Wine Tasting @ Friarwood Wines & Spirits, 31 High Street

Between 1 & 4 pm drop by Friarwood Wines & Spirits where Michael Kennedy, CEO of Roebuck Estates will be hosting a tasting of their English Sparkling Wine. You can also enjoy 10% discount on any purchase of Roebuck on the day too!

The Wimbledon Pop-Up Shop @ Life Kitchens, 3 High Street

Life Kitchens is once again hosting The Wimbledon Pop-Up Shop which showcases a range of local products from incredible artisans, including ceramics, hair accessories, jewellery, Wimbledon prints, Christmas cards, festive decorations and delicious chocolates. Open 9.30 am โ€“ 5 pm.

Swords Travel Club Med Ski Showcase, 38a High Street

Planning a family ski trip this season? Pop in to Swords Travel for this special ski travel event with their partners from Club Med. Talk to their team of experts for inspiration and ideas for your next ski trip and enjoy a glass of something festive!

The Boutique Pop-Up, 15 Church Road

Open for a limited time only, this pop-up store features womenswear brand Gunda Hefner, homeware items from Choice of Scandinavia and a range of Amne Jewellery. Perfect for Christmas gifting or treating yourself!

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