December is here and we've got plenty of festive Film, Food, and Art for you to enjoy at The Station this Christmas!

 Father Christmas will be back at The Station in The Present Sorting Office with Mrs Claus on selected dates in the run up to Christmas. Our Father Christmas experience is suitable for children aged 1-12 - timed slots must be booked for this experience, with a maximum of 4 children per time slot. Spaces are limited and tickets can be booked on our website.

Our latest children's activity trail starts today! Have a go at The Christmas Chocolate Factory Activity Trail which runs daily until Tuesday 2nd January. Trail sheets are just £1 and can be purchased from The Station Shop, which is open daily from 10am – 4pm.

This weekend we'll have the first of three Christmas Fairs at The Station - our Handmade Christmas Fair, on Saturday 2nd, will feature a selection of stalls showcasing the creative talent of our region, with quality artisan makes just perfect for Christmas gift giving. There will be further opportunities for Christmas shopping at our Vintage Christmas Fair (Saturday 9th), and Christmas Food and Drink Fair (Saturday 16th December). You can find details of our full Christmas line up on our website. 

December is the perfect time to enjoy a Christmas classic at The Station Cinema. We've got screenings of Home Alone, Elf, Love Actually, The Polar Express and It's a Wonderful Life. And that's not all - Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet, hits our screens on Friday 8th December! 

Book your table at The Station Cafe | Bar, to enjoy a festive meal with family and friends this Christmas. We're serving our our Christmas Menu, and Festive Afternoon Tea menu from today - advance bookings only. There are still a few tickets left for our Christmas events, including Christmas Jazz Night, on Friday 8th December, and Supper with Santa, on Saturday 23rd December. 

Richmond's biggest open art exhibition A Spot on the Wall returns to The Station Gallery this month, featuring work from over 40 local artists. The exhibition runs until Tuesday 16th January, and all artwork on display is available to buy from The Station Shop.

And that's not all - next week sees the opening of a new business here at The Station, just in time for the busy Christmas period. The Sweet Stop, a modern take on a traditional sweet shop opens its doors on Tuesday 5th December.