Watch out for Santa on speedboat sleigh zooming past Tower of London
Christmas lights are being switched on at St Katharine Docks by Santa. Pictures: Lucy Young and (inset) Rehan Jamil - Credit: St Katherine Docks
Santa Claus is planning to zoom down the Thames on his modern-day speedboat sleigh to switch the Christmas lights on at the historic St Katharine Docks.
Carol singers and Christmas lights at last year's festivities at St Katharine's-by-the-Tower. Picture: Lucy Young - Credit: St Katherine Docks
He’ll be met on Thursday evening on the quayside by children from St Peter’s Primary School in Wapping, belting out seasonal carols.
But Santa won’t be bringing his reindeer — they might not survive the watery journey under Tower Bridge.
He arrives for the big switch on at 6pm, followed by entertainment on the quayside.
The picturesque docks by the Tower of London will be awash with sparking lights and festive live music, with a carol concert from the City Chamber Choir as well as the carols by St Peter’s schoolchildren.
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Mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies are also being served up to keep visitors, tourists and Santa warm now the cold winter is setting in.
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