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Christmas 2008

Christmas at Kew

13 December 2008 - 1 January 2009

Escape the bustle of the high street, and enjoy a winter day out at Kew Gardens.

Christmas at Kew is full of festive sparkle and activities for all the family, with family storytelling, the entertaining Plantomime, horse and carriage rides, as well as the chance to visit Father Christmas. London's most magical ice rink also returns to the Gardens for another festive skating season. This truly unique skating experience in front of the Temperate House, runs from 29 November.

For the perfect winter day out, why not combine a visit to Father Christmas with a turn on the ice? You can also visit the new Xstrata treetop walkway to climb into the treetops and enjoy the wider winter views revealed as the leaves disappear.

The Christmas season kicks off at Kew with a special opening weekend on 13 and 14 December, when each day closes with a traditional carol concert at 3pm.

Father Christmas

Ice Skating

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