1 CHRISTMAS DELIGHT

Series of outdoor musical performances, from traditional classical to more contemporary and experimental music.
Covent Garden Piazza, WC2 (www.coventgardenlondonuk.com 020-3047 2555), until Dec 22

2 LATE-NIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING PARTY

Enjoy a festive shopping experience with cocktails and entertainment. Featuring more than 75 dealers selling goods including furniture, artwork, jewellery and clothing.
Alfie's Antique Market, Church Street, NW8 (www.alfiesantiques.com 020-7729 6066), Thur

3 BLAKE IN LAMBETH

Celebrating the life of William Blake with readings (Tate Britain, 1pm) and a musical and spoken word party, pairing the words of Blake and Shakespeare (The Cavendish Arms, 8pm).
Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1 (www.tate.org.uk/britain 020-7887 8888); The Cavendish Arms, Hartington Road, SW8 (www.the cavendisharmsstockwell.co.uk 020-7627 0698), Fri

4 MULLED WINE FLIGHTS

Get merry for the festive season. Step aboard the London Eye for special mulled wine-fuelled trips.
The London Eye, South Bank, SE1 (www.londoneye.com 0870 5000600), until Jan 5

5 FESTIVE FAIR

A host of stalls offering Christmas gifts and stocking- fillers, festive food and drink.
Leeds Castle, Maidstone (www.leeds-castle.com 01622 765400), Sat & Sun

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