Winterville, Clapham Common

If the idea of being herded like cattle through Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland turns your stomach (tip: go on a weekday evening when it's much more peaceful and magical), head to Clapham Common's Winterville, South London's answer to Christmas festivity. As promised by the postcode, winter revellers can expect something a little different.

Think street food pop ups rather than hot dog stalls, craft beer instead of watery lager and roller discos over traditional ice sculptures. With an immersive World Beyond the Wardrobe experience, families can visit Narnia. Test your skills at Plonk Golf's circus-themed indoor golf course before settling in for one of your favourite holiday movies at the Backyard Cinema, which will be showing everything from Elf to Die Hard this holiday season. There's also several new attractions to get excited about, including a showcase of Rabbit Rabbit Comedy's comedians including Kerry Godliman, Fin Taylor and Tony Laws.

There's a range of food vendors, including live-fire Swedish barbecue sensationalists Lagom, and Chin Chin's dessert bar serving up your favourite nitrogen-infused ice cream scoops.

As well as feasting on food and drink, you should make time to head to the ice-rink and Spiegeltent for further festivity, though traditionalists will enjoy Winterville's market street and fairground. Hopefully you can pick up those last minute gifts before heading over to the Ferris Wheel.