Fabulous Christmas Gift Experiences in London That Will Make the Festive Season Truly Magical

If you’re looking for a fabulous festive treat for your favourite person this yuletide, ditch the material gifts and opt for one of our Christmas gift experiences in London instead; from creative cocktail shaking and crafty festive wreath making to portrait painting and bread baking, there’s something for everyone this Christmas 2024! 

There’s nothing quite like being in the city during the festive season, which is why a London Christmas gift experience should be at the top of your present list this year. Not only will your best guy or gal get to see the yuletide sights (ice skating in Hyde Park, anyone?), they’ll also get to snuggle down in a cosy environment to have fun with fellow creatives and learn some fabulous new skills – which will last a lot longer than a box of Quality Street! 

Not sure which fabulous experience gift to choose for your best mate or wonderful date? We’ve rounded up four of our absolute favourite Christmas activities, craft workshops and cooking classes which are bound to please everyone – from the budding baker in Brixton to the promising cocktail shaker in Shoreditch! 

Shake things up this festive season with a London cocktail making class

If you’re shopping for a cocktail lover, why not send them off to a mixology masterclass so they can learn all the techniques they need to make some seriously delicious cocktails at home? From magnificent margaritas to perfect pina coladas, they’ll shake, stir and muddle their way to DIY cocktail heaven – it's the ideal London experience gift for anyone who's planning on becoming the hostess (or host!) with the mostest this Christmas! 

All of our cocktail classes in London are led by mixology mavens and professional bartenders, which will mean your best guy or gal will be in safe hands throughout the whole session. They’ll be greeted with a delicious cocktail (or mocktail, if that’s their preference!) on arrival, and the class will begin with a full demonstration of techniques and equipment. They’ll be taught all about choosing ingredients, blending flavours and using herbs, spices and garnishes in their drinks – and then it’ll be time for them to hop behind the bar and get shaking! At the end of the cocktail class, they’ll be able to relax with their fellow bartenders and enjoy the fruits of their labour – cheers!

Choose an exciting festive art class – the ideal Christmas gift experience in London for your creative pals

Got a promising Picasso to buy for this Christmas? If they’ve already got pots of pencils and stacks of sketchbooks, leave the material gifts behind and send them off on a creative adventure this yuletide with one of our festive art classes in London. Whether they're already brilliant with brushstrokes or their artistic skills leave a little to be desired, a fun art class or craft workshop is the perfect Christmas experience gift for anyone who fancies getting creative!

From promising painters looking to brush upon their brushstrokes, to adventurous crafters searching for a brand new hobby, we’ve got an art class that will tick all the boxes. If they’re keen to socialise and get creative at the same time, a festive paint and sip session is the perfect Christmas activity for your bestie; they’ll learn how to paint a festive portrait, still life picture or watercolour art Christmas cards with a tasty tipple in one hand and head home with some beautiful new wall-worthy artwork. 

If they’re more into printing than painting, let them add a DIY touch to their festive season with a Christmas lino printing workshop, where they’ll be shown how to design, carve and ink their own lino block and whip up some cracking Christmas cards and wonderful wrapping paper. Got someone who’s keen to get out and about and develop their snapping skills? Send them off on a  photography tour, where they’ll get to see all the festive sights and learn how to master the art of perfect picture taking.

Discover some DIY Christmas gifts here for the homemade touch!  

Whip up some wonderful winter treats at a cooking class in London

What’s one of the best things about the festive season? The food, of course! From Christmas parties with delicious cocktails and cracking canapes to warming mince pies fresh from the oven, spiced biscuits topped with the sweetest icing and of course, the all-important festive feast on the big day itself, there’s a lot to enjoy! So if you're shopping for a foodie this festive season, why not ditch the boxes of biscuits and shop bought treats, and gift them an exciting cooking class instead?

If you’re searching for a Christmas gift experience in London for a budding baker or a keen chef, give them their tastiest yuletide yet and send them off on a culinary journey with one of our London cooking classes. For anyone charged with preparing Christmas lunch, a class in easy Christmas cooking is a great experience gift option; they’ll learn how to prepare the tastiest turkey, the crispiest roast potatoes and all the trimmings, with none of the usual stress that comes with cooking on Christmas day. 

Are they more into dessert than the main course? From baking courses where they’ll learn to perfect their pastry for mince pies and whip up the richest yule logs, spiciest Christmas puddings and even edible Christmas gifts, to cake decorating classes where they can discover how to ice a true festive showstopper, there’s something for everyone with a sweet tooth that needs satisfying! 

Get to grips with greenery at a festive London floristry class

Is your loved one feeling the festive frazzle? Whether your marvelous Mum has been overwhelmed with gift lists and visiting relatives, or your magnificent mate is working right across the holiday season, let them escape their stresses and unwind with a festive floristry class in the city. The chance to relax and unwind, get creative and enjoy a few festive treats? We say, yes please!

It’s scientifically proven that nature holds healing powers, and getting to grips with greenery can significantly reduce stress and anxiety and boost mood – so what better way to rejuvenate your loved ones than with a London floristry course? Help them adorn their front door by sending them off to a wreath making workshop, where they’ll learn how to weave seasonal greenery, flowers and dried embellishments into a beautiful Christmas wreath that will give any visitors warmest welcome this yuletide, or let them master the art of flower arranging and discover how to fill vases in style, creating beautiful festive flower arrangements that will add a certain something to any Christmas table. 

If they’re more into perennials than posies, a glass terrarium class as a gift experience will let them get their hands dirty and create calming miniature ecosystems that add a beautiful touch to any desk, shelf or sideboard, while a kokedama course is perfect for anyone who likes their plants to be a little bit different!