Winter wonderland

The Fabulous Festive City Hideaway Has Returned To Broadgate Circle

This Christmas season, head to The Winter Forest at Broadgate Circle within London’s largest pedestrianised neighbourhood. Situated adjacent to Liverpool Street Station, The Winter Forest will be open seven days a week, from now until the 20th December.

 A must-visit destination, The Winter Forest plays host to a series of exciting events that will appeal to everyone from friends looking to eat and drink, team celebrations, or families in search of a festive day out.

Transporting visitors into a Nordic-inspired wonderland, The Winter Forest offers live music throughout the season from lunchtime Christmas carols to popular busk acts. Broadgate also plays host to an array of London’s best up and coming independent artists, starting with Joy Anonymous and Uncle Junior, through its partnership with Spinnup, a digital music distribution service that enables independent artists to release music and retain 100% of their rights and royalties.

Guests can head to one of Broadgate’s eclectic array of restaurants and bars, including brand new offerings in Finsbury Avenue Square, such as, Nyoke, Butterscotch, Yolk, Farmer J and more. Boasting a multitude of festive treats and drinks, from delicious mulled wine from Beany Green or coffee experts Grind’s unmissable espresso martini. Elsewhere, dedicated drinks connoisseurs can enjoy gin and whisky tasting from Mrs Fogg’s Dockside Drinkery and Distillery and The Botanist across the festive period.

Pioneering premium mixer brand, Fever-Tree is also at the Winter Forest, bringing you the ultimate Winter pop-up lodge. The Fever-Tree Winter Lodge is an idyllic escape for those looking for the perfect cosy evening, with soft, comfy seating, warm and welcoming interiors and wreaths and foliage exuding Fever-Tree spices and Christmassy aromas. The lodge will be serving a selection of perfect Fever-Tree pairings with an evolving menu over the festive period, including guest gins and unique pairings. 

The Winter Forest also offers creative and stylish workshops from luxury florists Grace and Thorn, where guests can learn to create a festive hand tied bouquet, to complete their Christmas decorations at home.

Open seven days a week, The Winter Forest is the perfect spot for a festive weekend outing. Guests can unwind in plush surroundings while enjoying a classic Christmas movie at the newly launched Everyman Cinema, or meet Santa himself, who will be stopping by to visit on 23rd November 10th and 19th December.

In addition this year Broadgate has partnered with Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest, one of London’s leading mental health charities, with a number of Broadgate’s restaurants, bars and events fund-raising for the charity through its ticket sales. Don’t miss the popular Monday night quiz.

A magical escape from the hustle and bustle of the Capital, The Winter Forest at Broadgate Circle is set to be one of London’s most exciting destinations this Christmas.       

Further details can be found on the Broadgate website: www.broadgate.co.uk/winterforest2019