Curling has been growing in popularity in recent years, nudged on by its compelling showings at various Winter Olympics, and you can try your hand at it in King’s Cross this winter. This pop-up outdoor arena boasts six synthetic curling lanes, on which you can curl your heart out for 45 minutes before rewarding yourself with a tasty cocktail at the Curling Club bar. Last year’s 90s theme is being replaced by bright neons, with Walthamstow’s God’s Own Junkyard recreating their warehouse in the bar. Booking opens on October 11.
The arrival of winter might make you want to do nothing else than hunker down in your toasty home under a pile of blankets. But, if you go into hibernation mode, you’ll miss out on a truly magical time in London. Luckily, there’s heaps of wintry pop-ups that spring up across the city at this time of year, each with their own cosy vibe that will recreate the feeling of being in your living room – and elevate it far beyond the possibilities of a night on the sofa.
We’re talking riverside heated igloos, Alpine-themed lodges and kitschy nostalgia-themed bars that will keep you warm with atmosphere and, most importantly, yummy food and festive drinks. Here’s our round-up of the best hideaways, markets and quirky festive experiences waiting to lure you in from the cheek-tingling cold and warm your socks off.
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