London Canal Museum Carols & Ices

An evening of Christmas Carols and Christmas ice cream - a unique Museum late.

Carols & Ices - London canal Museum

Do not miss  a truly unique evening Christmas event for adults on 11th December 2025 at London Canal Museum. Listen to Christmas carols in the candle-lit museum, drifting up from the ice well and enjoy a demonstration of making Christmas ice cream, Edwardian style - learn how it was done before refrigeration, and have a taste! There will also be short boat trips on the canal to see the beautiful lights of King's Cross - which need to be booked in advance.

About Carols and Ices

  • From 1800 to 2100 on 11th December 2025
  • Carols in the ice well - Look down into the illuminated ice well where singers will sing Christmas carols at intervals.
  • Ice cream making, Edwardian style. A tribute to Mrs Agnes B. Marshall, the Edwardian queen of ice-cream making Christmas ice cream using ice and salt without a freezer. Sweet mincemeat flavour! 
  • Free mince pie
  • A pay bar will be available offering beer and wine. Bar open 1800-2030. 
  • Candle lighting and atmospheric lighting in the historic building
  • Doors open 1800 (slightly earlier if you. Last entry 2030 - but come earlier if you can!
  • Short boat trips on Long Tom at 1800 1830 1900 1930 2000 and 2030 - pre-booking essential 
  • An opportunity for Christmas shopping in the museum shop. 

Tickets are £10 per person without a boat trip - £14 with a pre-booked short boat trip

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Venue details

Address:
London Canal Museum
12-13 New Wharf Road
London
N1 9RT
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