Visit Seven Dials on Thursday 17th November, as Seven Dials’ Winter Warm Up event kicks off the festive season. Free to all, ticket holders can experience a variety of festive workshops, seasonal food, on-street entertainment, and exclusive discounts – warming the hearts, minds, and hands of all in attendance.
With the entirety of Seven Dials’ streets pedestrianised, visitors can see the unveiling of the new festive decorations, with sparkling starbursts illuminating the seven streets through cosy hues of amber and pink. Neal’s Yard Festive Arch can be brought to life with a tap point donation to Seven Dials’ charity partner, The Connection, who are operating a coat drop station throughout the evening.
Visitors taking in the views can grab a complimentary Winter Warm Up cocktail, mocktail or toasted marshmallows, or sample seasonal menus from Seven Dials’ cafes, bars and restaurants. Taking to the stage around the Dial will be the Creative Vocal Freedom Choir, providing a seasonal soundtrack of classics to the evening, and LED light performers with vivid 15 minute shows.
Ticket holders can also embrace the festivities by taking part in free interactive workshops found throughout the seven streets. From candle, wreath and cracker making, to an eco-friendly face glitter station, there’s an activity for everyone at Winter Warm Up.
Register for your free ticket.
ENTERTAINMENT & WORKSHOPS
Winter Warm Up has something for all ages. Visitors can take advantage of nighttime winter skincare consultations at Kiehls, home scenting candle and diffuser workshops at Miller Harris, or winter fragrance blending consultations at Experimental Perfume Company.
Seven Dials Market will also be home to a free sustainable wrapping station. Providing a convenient stop for eco-conscious shoppers, it’s the perfect place for visitors to enjoy a complimentary mulled wine while waiting.
For those looking to explore the Dial, the Seven Harts of Seven Dials treasure hunt will be the perfect way to do so. Collect a treasure map from an information booth and wander through the streets to discover seven special vinyls found on store windows. After finding them all and marking the hunt card, simply deposit the card back at an information booth to be in with a chance of winning up to £200 of exclusive prizes from Seven Dials stores.
● Soothing sounds of Creative Vocal Freedom Choir
● Roaming LED performers
● Eco-friendly face glitter
● Wreath-making workshop
● Candle-making workshop
● Christmas cracker-making workshop
● Calligraphers and wrapping services for all your gifting needs
● Artist Silhouette Cuttings at Astley Clarke
● Winter fragrance blending consultations at Experimental Perfume Company
● Bespoke nighttime winter skincare consultations at Kiehls
● Home scenting candle and diffuser workshop at Miller Harris
● Furoshiki gift wrapping workshop at Neal’s Yard Remedies
● Warm Up yoga session at Digme Fitness
For the full line-up of workshops and entertainment, click here.
SHOPPING
With extended opening hours until 9pm, Seven Dials’ brands are offering discounts up to 20% and complimentary treats and gifts in-store. From cheese and wine in Aesop, to Prosecco in Ron Dorff, mince pies in Murdock, and a free gift with purchases at Kiehl’s, there’s something for everyone.
For getaway gifting, head to Away, where they’ll be offering complimentary luggage tag personalisation. Adorn the Common will also be hosting a talented calligrapher, ensuring shoppers’ gift tags and cards have an elegant twist.
Please see here for more details on all in-store discounts.
FOOD & DRINK
Visitors to Winter Warm Up will find festive specials at the likes of The Escapologist, where Winter Cosmos will be served, as well as tongue-tingling hot chocolate from Hotel Chocolat, and soft ‘n’ spicy mulled wine at Seven Dials Market. For those in the mood for s’mores and saki, head to Flesh and Buns for a unique festive combination.
BrewDog have even created four brand new winter-warming cocktails, including their Cinnamon Spiced Negroni and Black Forest Mule – all served in biodegradable cups to be enjoyed while exploring. If savoury treats are preferred, attendees can head to Chick ‘n’ Sours for festive mac ‘n’ cheese bowls and their brand new Flake Shake to finish it all off.
