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Built on relationships, the Eastern City is the UK’s central business district. Nestled between Aldgate and Bank, Monument and Liverpool Street, our iconic towers and historic streets are where diverse perspectives create impact. This is where dynamic businesses thrive alongside dining, shopping, arts and culture.
LIGHTING UP YOUR CHRISTMAS
FIND OUT MOREFrom London’s tallest Christmas tree and a spectacular switch-on with Davina McCall to Dickensian festivities, creative workshops and seasonal surprises, discover the magic of Christmas in the Eastern City.
Explore the mix of old and new. Eat, drink, shop and dive into arts and culture. Take your experience to new heights and discover all this vibrant area has to offer.
Eastern City Festive Dickensian Walking Tour
Step back into the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London on a journey through the very alleyways that inspired Charles Dickens. Long before the towering skyscrapers of the modern City, these cobblestone courts and hidden passages were home to the dark, ghostly tales that defined a Victorian Christmas. On this complimentary…
Christmas Card Making Workshop
Create your very own Dickensian Christmas cards to take home and share with your loved ones this festive season. Participants can expect a hands-on, creative workshop, creating their very own Dickensian Christmas cards to take home and share with loved ones this Christmas. Attendees will be using collage, cutting and…
Festive Calligraphy Workshop
Step into a Dickensian Christmas and discover the beautiful art of traditional calligraphy. In this 1.5-hour workshop, you’ll learn to write with a traditional dip pen and ink under expert guidance from artist & event stylist By Edlyl, before putting your new skills into practice by creating elegant, ribbon-adorned gift…
Christmas Embroidery Motifs on Tote Bags Workshop
Get into the festive spirit with a fun and creative Christmas embroidery workshop. Amelia will introduce you to the beautiful, relaxing art of embroidery, guiding you through simple stitches to create your own charming Christmas motifs on a cotton tote bag. Perfect for beginners, this immersive workshop offers a lovely…
Eastern City BID Paint Your Own Nutcracker Workshop
Over one lunch hour you’ll paint your own 18cm wooden nutcracker in proper Victorian style: red coat, black boots, gold buttons and braid, or whatever colours your nutcracker has in mind. Our tutor starts with a short demo of the basics, then it’s hands-on for the rest of the hour,…
Festive Wreath-Making Workshop
Get in the festive spirit by joining in with Jar and Fern’s Festive wreath making workshop. You will be introduced to the finest seasonal foliage and have a variety of traditional foliage to choose from (e.g. Christmas tree, pine cones, dried orange slice) as well as some more options like…
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