London comes alive at Christmas – especially for children. Whether you’re after an enchanting light trail, a show-stopping theatre performance or a festive afternoon out of the city, these are the experiences worth booking now for a bit of Christmas magic…

The festive season is in sight, which means it’s time to book tickets to the best events taking place across the capital this December. To that end, we’ve pulled together a selection of the best musicals, ballet, pantos and festive events – so you can secure your place before they sell out.