Santa's Grotto

Hounslow Urban Farm

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th, Friday 18th until Thursday 24th December 2009

11am - 3pm

Come and see Santa in the Farm Grotto!

For further details please telephone: 0208 831 9658 or email: urban.farm@continental-landscapes.co.uk

£7.50 per child seeing Santa with all adults entering for free.

Christmas Open Studios

Redlees Artists Studio

Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December 2009

Friday 6pm - 9pm   ●  Saturday and Sunday 11am - 6pm

The artists at Redlees Studios will be showcasing their work during this festive weekend. Whilst a selection of artworks will be displayed in the formal setting of the permanent gallery, the artists will welcome visitors in their individual studio space.

Live music, refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the weekend to get you into the festive mood.

Free Admission

Conservation Volunteers Work Party

Bedfont Lakes Country Park

Saturday 5th December 2009

10am - 3pm

Come join the volunteers to help maintain the high standard of nature conservation in Bedfont Lakes, from habitat management to footpath repairs! People volunteer for a number of reasons including gaining experience in the nature conservation industry, keeping fit, meeting like-minded people and putting something back into their local community. Whatever your reason, why not give it a try!

Meet at The Information Centre, Bedfont Lakes Country Park

Winter Woodland Day

Cranford Park

Sunday 6th December  2009

10am - 3pm

Join us in the run-up to Christmas at Cranford Park to see, and learn about, traditional woodland management and crafts.  A chance to buy some last minute gifts for loved ones.

For further details click here  >

Heliosphere

Lampton Park

Tuesday 15th December 2009

6pm

The evening will begin with a children's candlelight procession by the Edward Pauling School and end with a fireworks display.

Don't miss the giant colour-changing lantern that is the Heliosphere. Using music, lighting and the location, the Heliosphere creates the illusion of flying. Spiralling and spinning and seemingly weightless, an aerial dancer suspended beneath a helium balloon explores the uncharted space between the ground and rooftops.

Tree Dressing Day

Sunday 20th December 2009

12pm

Join in the winter solstice celebrations by helping us to dress one of our trees with all your unwanted tree decorations, and help the country park through the dark and dull winter months.