Be Richmond BID has unveiled a host of free festive family events and activities to look forward to in the run up to Christmas.

On Saturday, 25th and Sunday, 26th November get into the festive spirit with a pop-up riverside Winter Wonderland in Whittaker Avenue, complete with Christmas Elf Workshops, Selfie Sleigh and North Pole Post box. Find the perfect present at the riverside Christmas Market with more than 30 stalls featuring the very best of local gifts and produce.

The official Christmas Lights Switch On Ceremony will take place at 4pm on Saturday 25th, with the help of the Deputy Mayor, cast members from the Richmond Theatre Pantomime, Dick Whittington and a very special festive guest.

On Saturday, 9th December join Buddy the Elf and friends at the launch of the Christmas Family Reindeer Trail. Download a map, find each of the reindeer, crack the code and win a festive treat. The trail runs until Tuesday, 19th December.

Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas from 1st to 12th December with a special gift giveaway across all Be Richmond’s social platforms. Each day there will be a winner announced from the online entries, with fabulous presents kindly provided by Richmond BID businesses including the Richmond Hill Hotel, L’Occitane and Gaucho amongst others.

Designed to appeal to the entire family, the Be Festive Events are free and open to all. Mark your calendars and make this holiday season truly special.

Be Richmond is the Business Improvement District (BID) for Richmond town centre. Its purpose is to represent and support Richmond BID levy payers, and to promote Richmond town centre as a great place to live, work and explore.

To find out more go to berichmond.london/Christmas