A collection of water colour and acrylic paintings inspired by the Forest, the City of London and nature by Peter Edmonds and Sylvia Cottrell at The View, 6 Rangers Road, Chingford, E4 7QH (next to Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge).

There will be local craft stalls to browse, providing the perfect antidote to online shopping and busy high streets. The Epping Forest setting will become a traditional festive scene with seasonal refreshments available at the pop-up après-ski terrace, and there will be seasonal songs, storytelling, a woodland trail and a visit from the Frost Queen on her woodland sleigh. Children can have plenty of fun with the ‘activi-ski pass’, a £4 ticket providing 5 seasonal craft activities. Otherwise, admission is free.

Come and meet Father Christmas and experience a magical day with lots to do. Enjoy the Christmas spirit with a glass of mulled wine, cider or our signature hot chocolate while singing along to Christmas songs in the “snow”. Pop inside for some seasonal activities or source a last minute gift from the traditional Christmas stalls and gift shop. £14.95 per child (includes gift). Booking required - tickets go on sale viaEventbrite on Saturday 14 October.