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The festive season is upon us and Shoreditch is abuzz with twinkling lights, market stalls and plenty of mulled wine. Don your winter woollies and head to one of the East End’s Christmas pop-ups to soak up some yuletide cheer.

Cinema in the Snow

Snowfall is rare in the city, but step through the doors of Pop Up Screens’ Cinema in the Snow in Hackney, and you’ll be transported into winter wonderland. Until 18 December, you can watch a line-up of classic Christmas movies, from Elf and The Grinch, to Home Alone and Love Actually. And this cinema experience is taken up a gear with luxurious hot chocolate, warming mulled wine, homemade brownies and, of course, popcorn, courtesy of Drum and Kernel.

Hackney Downs Studios, Amhurst Terrace E8 2BT; popupscreens.co.uk

The Nordic Yulefest

We have embraced Nordic culture in 2016, most recently with the art of hygge taking over our homes, wardrobes and kitchens. Now, in the heart of Shoreditch, immerse yourself in the captivating world of Scandinavian food, drink and festivities at The Nordic Yulefest on Old Street. Enjoy free-flowing mulled wine, creative cocktails and a smorgasbord of festive nibbles by candlelight, while spinning the Wheel of Fortune or taking some snaps with a grizzly bear in the photo booth. It’s the ultimate Christmas party.

347 Old Street, EC1V 9LP; www.nordicyulefest.com

Queen of Hoxton

 The Queens of Hoxton’s famous ‘Once Upon A Wigwam’ is back and we can’t wait to snuggle up inside this whimsical rooftop tent and enjoy some expertly crafted Christmas cocktails and a festive menu of winter warmers, including venison goulash meatballs, sloe gin braised turkey and the compulsory hog roast.

1-5 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3JX; queenofhoxton.com

Broadgate Ice Rink

Amongst the City’s sky scrapers and office blocks, Broadgate Ice Rink comes to Exchange Square, where city workers, families and first-time skaters alike can test out their skills on the ice. Once you’ve has enough of the chill, warm up with some street-food on offer or head to one of Broadgate’s bars and restaurants, like Jose Pizarro’s latest outpost.   

Broadgate, EC2A 2BQ; broadgateicerink.co.uk