The festive season approaching means the announcement of Christmas events in and around Richmond.

From concerts to Christmas markets, keep reading to find out our top picks this year.

1. Treasure Island

Orange Tree Theatre presents Treasure Island this December (credit: Orange Tree Theatre).

About: Orange Tree Theatre brings Treasure Island to families this Christmas by Hannah Khalil, pirated from the novel by R.L. Stevenson directed by Natasha Rickman.

When the fearsome sea-dog Captain Flint dies suddenly, Jim Hawkins and friends stumble on the key to a fortune.

Landlubbers all their lives, they board the good ship Hispaniola with a crew hand-picked by the trusty cook, Long John Silver. 

Performers from the OT Young Company join forces with Carne Associate Director Natasha Rickman and a professional creative team for a swashbuckling adventure.

When: 26 Oct 2024 - 16 Nov 2024.

Where: 1 Clarence St, Richmond TW9 2SA.

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2. Carys Bexington: Christmas Author Visit

Join author Carys Bexington at The Alligator's Mouth for an interactive reading (credit: The Alligator's Mouth).

About: Join The Alligator's Mouth with Carys Bexington for an interactive reading of the book, and a creative workshop tasking the children to create their own Christmas pet with pencils and paper and create a short story to accompany.

Attendees will also get to have a special look at the new animated film, and the author will sign books.

When: Saturday, 16 November 2024 at 3pm.

Where: The Alligator's Mouth, 2a Church Court, Richmond, TW9 1JL

Click here for more information.

3. Holly Lodge Centre Christmas Concert

The Holly Lodge Centre's annual charity Christmas concert (credit: The Holly Lodge Centre).

About: Come and join The Holly Lodge Centre for the highly festive Holly Lodge Centre's annual charity Christmas concert which will include music by local choirs, professional classical musicians and a sale of rustic handcrafted wreaths.

And to top it all attendees are also welcome to partake in a glass of wine and a mince pie or two.

The event will be hosted by the ever-ebullient TV and radio personality, Adrian Mills and will include seasonal readings by actress Jacki Piper in between the musical entertainment.

This will be provided by renditions from three local choirs; The Clarendon School and Sheen Mount School choirs plus the adult Sheen Gate Choir.

When: Thursday, 5 December at 7:30pm.

Where: Christ Church East Sheen, SW14 7AW.

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4. Christmas at Kew Gardens

Spend the festive season at Kew Gardens this year (credit: Kew Gardens).

About: As one of the UK's leading and most acclaimed illuminated trails, Christmas at Kew is an unmissable opportunity to herald the start of Christmas or welcome in the New Year. 

It's a botanical world brimming with seasonal cheer as twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air.

Discover glittering tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in jewel-like colour. 

This will be provided by renditions from three local choirs; The Clarendon School and Sheen Mount School choirs plus the adult Sheen Gate Choir.

When: 13 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 2025.

Where: Kew Gardens, Richmond, London, TW9 3AB.

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5. Winter Rides in Richmond Park

Experience a six person horse ride around Richmond Park this Christmas (credit: Richmond Park).

About: This Christmas, experience Richmond Park like never before with a ride around the park in a six-person Park Brake drawn by its majestic Shire Horses.

Enjoy the sounds of hoofs and bells, revel in the crisp air and watch the wildlife up close while you snuggle under a blanket...and have some sloe gin and a mince pie to truly get into the festive spirit!

When: 29 Nov 2024 - 1 Jan 2025.

Where: Richmond Park, Richmond, London, TW10 5HS.

Click here for more information.

6. Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank Christmas Fair 2024

Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank Christmas Fair 2024 (credit: Vineyard Community).

About: Next week will be the highly anticipated, annual Christmas Fair, held at Vineyard Community Centre and Life Church Richmond.

A magical community celebration with something for the whole family, we'll have our Santa's Grotto, Kids Arts & Craft, Face Painting, Christmas Market, Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and lots of seasonal treats, Live Music and Dance, and so much more

When: 30 Nov 2024 from 1pm - 6pm.

Where: Vineyard Community Centre, Richmond, London, TW10 6AQ.

Click here for more information.

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