Petersham Nurseries Candlelit Christmas Market and Carols

Rekindle some old fashioned Christmas spirit with a special evening of candlelit shopping and carol singing at the wonderful Petersham Nurseries. Far cry from the hustle and bustle and high street tat on Oxford Street, the Petersham Nurseries Christmas Market and Carols is what this time of year should really be about: twinkling lights, roasting chestnuts, delightful smells, fresh produce and festive cheer - all in one of south-west London's best settings. Held on two consecutive Wednesday evenings in mid-December, the market is a free event and features a choir performing carols from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Christmas trees and wreaths, traditional decorations and inspirational gifts will all be on sale, while head chef Tito Bergamaschi will be showcasing a selection of unique, delicate and versatile cheeses from the north Italian province of Lodi. This being Petersham Nurseries, the evening market would not be the same without some delectable homemade mince pies with brandy butter and hot mulled wine, as well as other festive goodies for sale. Other Christmas events going on at Petersham Nurseries in December are wreath making workshops (Mon 5 & Mon 12 - ?100, including tea, coffee and cake on arrival, and hot, seasonal lunch with wine) and the annual Christmas Feast (Thurs 22, Fri 23 & Sat 24 from 12pm-3.30pm - five-course set menu for ?90 - reservations essential). The nurseries will be closed from Christmas Day until Thursday 29 December.