Visit London Blog » the snowman http://blog.visitlondon.com Enjoy the very best of London Mon, 20 May 2013 21:03:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The Snowman in London http://blog.visitlondon.com/2012/12/the-snowman-in-london/ http://blog.visitlondon.com/2012/12/the-snowman-in-london/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Jenny http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=30856 The Snowman and the Snowdog. Channel 4 images The Snowman and the Snowdog. Channel 4 images The Snowman and the Snowdog. Channel 4 images

Have you seen The Snowman in London? He’s been melting the hearts of both children and adults for 30 years and this Christmas, he’ll be visiting the capital in more ways than one.

On Christmas Eve, The Snowman will enjoy some spectacular views of London as he returns in Channel 4′s sequel to the much-loved animated film. In The Snowman and the Snowdog, The Snowman and friends swoop past some of London’s most famous sites, including the London Eye, Big Ben and the OXO Tower. 24 Dec, 8pm

You can also see the original animated version of Raymond Brigg’s The Snowman at the Barbican, with the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera providing extra magic with a live accompaniment to the film. The family double-bill also includes a screening of Peter and the Wolf, with narration by Tamsin Greig. 22-23 Dec

Finally, clocking up its 15th year at the Peacock Theatre, Sadler’s Wells is the dance production of The Snowman. This family treat includes an orchestra, dancing penguins and of course, the magical flying sequence, all created live on stage.

Which is your favourite version of The Snowman?

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One of the many wonderful things about The Berkeley hotel is its health club and spa which has a roof-top pool and terrace. 

For a real treat and touch of glamour, head to the hotel’s terrace in Knightsbridge which has been transformed into a winter wonderland. 

We felt truly pampered whilst spending an afternoon there.  After a swim, we settled down with a hot chocolate, swamped in warm blankets, surrounded by pine trees and heated lamps. We watched  The Snowman on the terrace’s big screen, which really got us in the mood for Christmas.

 The Berkeley’s Winter Wonderland is the perfect escape from the Christmas shopping and parties and we left the roof-top with a warm glow and festive feeling. 

On the way out, we treated ourselves to a delicious cocktail at the fabulous Blue Bar.

 The Winter Wonderland package until 31 Jan 2011. £50 per person including up to four hours access to the movie theatre, heated pool and health club, hot chocolate and home-made mince pies. Call +44 (0)20 7201 1699 or email healthspa@the-berkeley.co.uk to book.

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Wishing you a magical, penguin-filled, merry Christmas from Visit London!

It doesn’t get much more festive than this happy scene from The Snowman.

We hope you have a lovely day and that Santa brought you everything you wanted for Christmas.

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