Festivities are in full swing in Zone 1’s Elephant & Castle this December, with free immersive experiences, community-focussed activities and performances for the whole family to enjoy in the lead up to Christmas. Visitors can engage with the creatively designed and immersive Christmas displays based on the ’12 days of Christmas’ carol, meet and greet with Santa, get involved with the Christmas themed craft activities and capture their Christmas memories in Elephant & Castle’s festive photo booth. What’s more, visitors can indulge in classic festive treats whilst listening to festive melodies from the Elephant & Castle Community Hub’s very own choir.
Events and activities taking place in the lead up to Christmas in Elephant & Castle:
Elephant & Castle’s 12 Days of Christmas trail
When: Opening 18th November 2019
Location: Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre
Cost: FREE
Head down to Elephant & Castle to discover the immersive Christmas trail, based on the ’12 days of Christmas’ – a display capturing every element of the infamous song. Designed to engage and get visitors into the festive spirit, the trail weaves visitors around the themed displays by following the footsteps marked, seeing and hearing all things Christmas. Imagine an entirely gold space kitted out with gold chandeliers, and illuminated rings to emulate the ‘5 gold rings’ and an immersive video wall with a dance routine for ‘ladies dancing’. There will also be a chance to win a festive prize* for those taking part in the 12 Days of Christmas trail competition. Elephant and Castle’s Community Hub choir will also be performing its rendition of ’12 days of Christmas’ on 27th November opposite the Community Hub, between 5pm and 6pm in the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre.
Elephant & Castle’s festive selfie station
When: Open now, and available throughout the festive period
Location: Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, first floor, opposite Miko’s Café and Café Castello
Cost: FREE
Head over to Elephant & Castle’s very own selfie station where visitors can snap to their heart’s content in the shopping centre’s five different booths, each offering something different – glittery angel wings, snowmen cutouts, an upside-down room, another sporting a picture frame with glittery backgrounds, neon tubes and glitter floor graphic and one room which emulates a winter wonderland snow scene. The event is completely free and the booths are available to all.
Santa arrives in Elephant & Castle
When: 7th and 14th December between 12-5pm
Location: Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, first floor, opposite La Bodeguita
Cost: FREE plus free photography and gift for every child
As Santa returns to Elephant & Castle, come and meet him on 7th and 14th December to let him know your Christmas wishes. Children can have their photo taken for free, and will also receive a gift to place under the Christmas tree.
Christmas parties at Elephant & Castle’s Community Hub
Elephant and Castle Community Hub Christmas Party for the over 50s
When: Friday, 6th December 1pm-3:30pm
Location: Elephant & Castle Community Hub, Upper Floor of the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, SE1 6TE (nearest tube Elephant & Castle)
Cost: FREE
For more information please visit: www.elephantandcastle.org.uk/communityhub #FollowTheElephant
Elephant & Castle’s Community Hub is offering an afternoon party for the over 50s. The festive occasion will be filled with FREE activities, and an opportunity to chat to new people from the area over a mince pie. Those aged 50+ are invited to enjoy an afternoon of exciting performances, delicious festive treats, arts and crafts, card games, and relaxing massages.
Elephant and Castle Community Hub Christmas Party for all ages
When: Wednesday, 11th December 3pm-6pm
Location: Elephant & Castle Community Hub, Upper Floor of the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, SE1 6TE (nearest tube Elephant & Castle)
Cost: FREE
For more information please visit: www.elephantandcastle.org.uk/communityhub #FollowTheElephant
Elephant & Castle’s Community Hub is spreading the festive cheer by hosting an afternoon party from 3pm – 6pm, filled with FREE activities suitable for all the family. This event is open to all ages to get involved in arts and crafts activities, enjoy dance performances and music, all whilst savouring the delicious festive treats on offer.
