The days between Christmas and New Year are a great time to reconnect with family and friends, catch a show, or explore something new. Wimbledon Town Centre offers the perfect mix of relaxation and celebration.
1. Ice Skating in Wimbledon Quarter
Glide and twirl on Wimbledon Quarter’s real-ice rink. Come rain or shine, it’s perfect winter fun for all ages and abilities. Book your ice skating tickets here! There are food and drink stalls throughout the season and Go Inspire’s Market in the Courtyard 28-29 December.
2. Catch a Christmas Show
This season is brimming with fantastic performances! New family shows include The Nutcracker and Snowy Day at Polka Theatre, as well as New Wimbledon Theatre’s GIGANTIC panto spectacular, Jack and the Beanstalk, starring Alexandra Burke and Joe Pasquale.
Curzon and Odeon Wimbledon cinemas are screening family favourites like Paddington in Peru, Moana 2 and Wicked (with sing-along screenings too!). Plus, families and adults alike can also enjoy FREE film screenings at Wimbledon Library.
3. Leisurely Meet Up with Friends
Family-run plant-based cafe Lu-Ma has introduced afternoon tea to their menu for the festive season—a fresh take on indulgence, without the guilt.
Have you checked out Wimbledon’s new wine bar? Oy Bar, serves fresh seafood, sharing boards and a curated wine list to suit everyone, from casual sippers to connoisseurs. Treat yourself to oysters and champagne for a pre-NYE celebration, or brunch and barista coffee are available throughout the daytime.
If you’re shopping the Boxing Day sales in Wimbledon, pop into the Elys Restaurant to refuel and meet up with family and friends. Their new menu includes a range of options, from hearty meals to healthy salads and gluten free cakes.
4. Get Active Indoors
The Boardroom Climbing Wimbledon offers physical, mental, and social benefits that make exercise feel like play. From beginners to experienced climbers, it’s an unparalleled climbing experience that caters to adults, teens and kids. Extra kids’ climbing sessions have been added for the Christmas holidays, with climbing challenges and fun games—but book quickly as they sell out fast!
If you’re looking for fun for the whole family, The Golf Groove welcomes players of all levels. Tee off at the Empire State Building, play world-class courses or fun games while practicing your swing. The bar and lounge is a great venue to watch live sports too.
Little Gym Wimbledon is running holiday camps for children 3-12 years old. Non-members are welcome to join the camps and trial sessions are available throughout the year.
5. Explore Something New
Touted as serving the best chai tea in the UK, Cuppa Chaii Wimbledon also offers a range of free board games to play and open until midnight every day of the week. From classics like Carrom and Ludo to Monopoly and Snakes & Ladders, you can sip, play and stay late!
A new art exhibition has emerged at 194 The Broadway, This Space Has Been Closed for Something Like, I Don’t Know… 5 Years, 7 Years. The exhibition, featuring artists Natasha Brown and Francesco Felletti (Wiggle Room), explores the past lives of the vacant site — a tailor’s shop, a corner store — and explores its potential. By appointment only, email hellowiggleroom@gmail.com to book.
