The Gingerbread City is exactly that — a miniature city made from gingerbread. Houses, skyscrapers, railway stations, bridges, shopfronts and other infrastructure are crafted from the spiced biscuit, held together with all manner of fondants and icings, and decorated with sweets, chocolates and goodies. Basically, every child's (and lots of adults') dream.
LEDs illuminate the biscuity buildings, and in the past, a train set has been sent weaving seamlessly among the sweet structures (fingers crossed for the same this year). Don't fire up your oven just yet though. The Gingerbread City is put together by teams of architects, civil engineers and other professionals, who all get competitive to make their structure the sweetest of them all — with first, second and third place prizes up for grabs. Each company or team is assigned a plot within the model town, and then designs, makes, bakes and decorates a structure for that plot. This year is the fifth time The Gingerbread City has been exhibited in London, and it's taking up residence in Belgravia for the first time. It's open to visitors for five weeks over Christmas and New Year. Nature and the City is the theme, with a focus on rewilding. Forests, flood plains, urban farming and wetland plots were made available to participants, though we don't yet know what the results will be. A herd of rewilded gingerbread bison, perhaps? The Gingerbread City 2021 is at 6-7 Motcomb Street, Belgravia, from 4 December 2021-9 January 2022. Tickets are £14 adult/£8.50 child, and need to be booked in advance via their website directly or by contacting the concierge and all money raised goes to the Museum of Architecture Charity Fund.
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‘Tis the season to get boozy and to celebrate, award-winning bar The Clumsies from Athens is taking residency at Hotbox in Spitalfields for two days only. Known for their innovative cocktails, expect to sip on the likes of their X-tasis featuring buttered aged rum, passionfruit, pineapple & fermented oolong tea and the spesh Out of the Hotbox, which is a fizzy serve of gin, peach vermouth & bubbles. Ranking third in The World’s 50 Best Bars last year, you’re gonna want to soak ’em up whilst you can.
Contact us now to make a reservation or for more information regarding this event. From designer handbags to military rucksacks, discover and learn all about some of the most iconic bags in recent history.
Explore the style, design, function and cultural significance of bags from the 16th century to the present day, with Bags: Inside Out at the V&A. From military rucksacks to designer purses, despatch boxes to vanity cases, rediscover some of the most iconic bags in recent history and learn about the craftsmanship of the ultimate accessory. With around 300 objects on display, exhibition highlights include a red despatch box owned by Winston Churchill, a rhinestone-encrusted Fabergé Egg evening bag, a carefully restored Louis Vuitton travel trunk from the early 1900s and Margaret Thatcher’s iconic grey Asprey handbag. This event is taking place at the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington, London and requires tickets. Tickets cost £12 per person and can be obtained on their website directly or by requesting them from the concierge. It’s time to plan your family Christmas day out with our winter festivities kicking off on Saturday 4 December. With a full stocking’s worth of family fun on offer, including brand new interactive ‘Fix Santa’s Sleigh!’, the chance to meet Santa and his Elf in a magical winter garden, plus a festive trail around the Museum galleries with weekly prizes up for grabs, this is a special day out not to be missed!
Capture the perfect Santa Selfie as you hunt for Santa and his trusty Elf around the Museum and get a free Christmas commemorative badge to take home. Santa and his Elf will be at the Museum from 4th to the 23rd of December, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily. If you're a TFL fan then you can also travel back in time to Christmases past with our wonderful collection of winter posters on display in our seasonal Poster Parade. Plus, step into a life-sized version of one of our iconic posters to get a picture-perfect wintery image to share with your family and friends. Tickets cost £18.50 per person and also come with the great benefit of being able to come back to the museum for free over the next year as much as you wish. Once you buy your ticket you can then book your time slot to visit. Please contact the concierge now for more information or to make a booking. Get yourself feeling ridiculously festive with an evening of carols inside Sir Christopher Wren’s architectural masterpiece, aka The Big Lad aka St Paul’s Cathedral. The legendary London landmark hosts a series of free, unticketed carol concerts each year. Visit for family-friendly services, a night of organ-led carols curated by French composer Olivier Messiaen and a traditional carol service on Christmas Eve.
There will be performances from world-class soloists: Dame Sarah Connolly DBE, Freddie de Tomasso and Michael Mofidian alongside the St Paul's Cathedral Choir. If you are interested in attending then be sure to contact the concierge for more information... After a year away, the Royal Albert Hall is thrilled to open its doors for another sparkling Christmas season. Marking their 150th anniversary as the home of Christmas in London, this iconic venue has a programme full of festive fun to enjoy with your friends and family. With more than 50 performances across 27 days, this London landmark will be brimming with Christmas cheer this season.
New shows for 2021 include an evening with international opera star Jonas Kaufmann, an in-concert screening of movie classic The Muppet Christmas Carol, and a special Royal Albert Hall edition of variety show Christmas Compendium of Reason – hosted by Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince. And the season features many classic favourites including Carols at the Royal Albert Hall, The Nutcracker, the London Community Gospel Choir, My Christmas Orchestral Adventure, Royal Choral Society, and Handel’s Messiah – which has been performed at the Hall since 1871. And Father Christmas at the Hall will feature, with storytime sessions running up to 9 times a day from 2-21 December. Other shows in the Hall’s smaller spaces include Christmas jazz evenings with Earl Okin and The Shirt Tail Stompers, and an evening with the Jason Frederick Cinematic Trio celebrating Vince Guaraldi’s music from A Charlie Brown Christmas. If you are interested in any of these events then contact the concierge to find out more information or to arrange tickets for your attendance. At one of the hottest spots in London, during one of the busiest nights of the Christmas season, head chef Andy (Stephen Graham) is under pressure: he is running late, his restaurant is overbooked, the meat stock is low and there is a surprise visit from a health inspector. Cleverly choreographed and impressively shot in one continuous take with no hidden cuts, Philip Barantini’s suspenseful drama is an immersive masterclass of tension. BIFA-nominated Stephen Graham leads an incredible ensemble cast in the most exhilarating British film of the year.
As we are close partners with the British Film Institute, The Lexo Club are proud to offer access to this preview screening which will give you an exclusive glimpse of this film before the public have access on the 31st of December. This event will take place at the BFI Southbank in London at 8:30 PM on the 8th of December. Tickets are priced at £55 per person. Preview Screening of ' Swan Song' + Q&A with Director Benjamin Cleary and Cast (December 8th)29/11/2021 Set in the near future, Cameron (Mahershala Ali) is a loving husband and father who is expecting his second child with his wife Poppy (Naomie Harris). When he is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he is presented with an alternative solution by his doctor (Glenn Close) to shield his family from grief. Written and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Benjamin Cleary, Swan Song explores how far we will go, and how much we’re willing to sacrifice, to make a happier life for the people we love.
As we are close partners with the British Film Institute, The Lexo Club are proud to offer access to this preview screening which will give you an exclusive glimpse of this film before the public have access on the 17th of December. This event will take place at the BFI Southbank in London at 5:15 PM on the 8th of December. Tickets are priced at £55 per person. Agathe Rousselle (in an incredible feature debut) stars as Alexia, a woman who has a titanium plate fitted into her head after a car accident as a child, and consequently develops an unusual connection to motor vehicles. As an adult she makes her living dancing at car shows until a violent altercation with a fan sends her on a bizarre, unpredictable journey (for both Alexia and us). Titane, an exploration of avant-garde body-horror, is vibrant, extreme cinema, but it’s also delicately woven with surprisingly tender themes of gender and sexuality, and a deliciously wry humour. This follow-up to Raw firmly asserts Ducournau as a bold and original filmmaker worth taking a shocking, ultra-violent trip for.
As we are close partners with the British Film Institute, The Lexo Club are proud to offer access to this preview screening which will give you an exclusive glimpse of this film before the public have access on the 31st of December. This event will take place at the BFI Southbank in London at 8:30 PM on the 6th of December. Tickets are priced at £55 per person. It's been nearly two years since our last trip to the Continent, so there's no doubt The Witcher Season 2 is among the most eagerly anticipated TV Shows this side of Christmas.
The eight episodes of The Witcher Season 2 are set to continue the story of the eponymous, monster-hunting Geralt of Rivia, played once again by big-screen Superman Henry Cavill. The season 1 finale ensured that the show's (sometimes confusing) multiple timelines are now aligned, uniting Geralt with orphaned princess Ciri (Freya Allan) - just as their respective destinies decreed. We're also guessing it won't be too long before they cross paths with the show's third viewpoint character, the mage known as Yennefer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra). On Wednesday the Official Red Carpet Premiere will take place at the classic premiere location of Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square in London and The Lexo Club can provide you with access. Please use your membership to contact the concierge to make your booking. For one night only the UK's top designers, hottest models and an extensive line up of glamorous celebrity guests come together to honour the fashion elite. Recognising creativity and innovation in fashion, celebrating exceptional individuals whose imagination and creativity have broken new ground in fashion globally over the past 12 months and the brand and businesses that have transformed the possibilities of fashion today.
For any of our members who are attending tonight's event then please note that the concierge will have already been in touch with you by sending your tickets and passes and your Lexo Club Schedule. Please make sure you keep all documents on your person and follow any dress code provided to you. Always ensure you have your The Lexo Club Card on you at all times as may be required for security clearance. We also have our staff at tonights event for you if you need them. Please contact the concierge if you have any questions and/or require anything else. Coldplay have announced their Music Of The Spheres World Tour. The tour includes five UK dates in August 2022. They have recently confirmed five UK tour dates, four of them in London at Wembley Stadium and one other in Glasgow.
The Lexo Club is proud to announce that as a Hospitality Partner for Wembley Stadium we have allocated a large number of Club Wembley VIP, Gold Hospitality VIP, Diamond Hospitality VIP Tickets for all four dates. All VIP tickets are currently showing as 'Sold Out' or 'Unavailable' via all official ticket sellers so we are proud to provide our members with exclusive ticket access. We can even provide our members with access to the official after party. We currently have different different ticket packages allocated for our members that we are selling at various prices starting from £250 per person. Please note that members are welcome to bring non-members as their guests to this concert. Click read more to see what tickets are currently available to Lexo Club members on different dates... ![]() The Lexo Club is back and we're happy to announce that we are working hard to bring ticket costs down and availability high and its going great. We are working on great deals that all of our members can afford to enjoy with their family. We are happy to announce some brand new teams to join The Lexo Club Family, which are Crystal Palace, Cardiff City, Queens Park Rangers (QPR) and FC Barcelona. We are excited to present to you this weeks football fixtures that The Lexo Club members can enjoy. There's no need to hold a membership with the team directly as all your favourite teams are now allowing you to purchase Lexo Club VIP Ticket Packages with tons of amazing features directly from us using your membership with us. This feature is still open to all our members so be sure to take advantage of it... Click on the read more button to see the fixtures we have available... Tate Modern presents a rare chance to experience two of Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Rooms. These immersive installations will transport you into Kusama's unique vision of endless reflections. Infinity Mirrored Room - filled with the Brilliance of Life is one of Kusama's retrospective at Tate Modern. It is shown alongside Chandler of Grief, a room that creates the illusion of a boundless universe of rotating crystal chandeliers.
A small presentation of photographs and moving images - some on display for the first time - provides historical context for the global phenomenon that Kusama's mirrored rooms have become today. Born in 2929 in Matsumoto, Japan, Kusama came to international attention in 1960s New York for a wide-changing creative practice that has encompassed installation, painting, sculpture, fashion design and writing. Since the 1970s she has lived in Tokyo, where she continues to work prolifically to international acclaim. The Lexo Club is proud to be able to offer our members access to "Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Rooms" on the 9th of December to the Kusama Champagne Experience, despite the whole event being sold out till March 2022. With our exclusive package you can experience the Infinity Mirror Rooms, followed by a glass of limited edition Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame x Yayoi Kusama, on a breath-taking Level 10 Viewing Terrace. We currently have the available time slots:
Tickets are priced at £75 + VAT for our members. Tickets are subject to availability and change. All time slots are currently scheduled for the 9th of December 2021. The exhibition is located in the George Economou Gallery within Tate Modern. Please contact The Lexo Club Concierge to make your booking... We are always working hard to bring you new exclusive access to the world around us using your membership with us and thats why we are proud to announce our Members Only Theatre Champagne Packages. We are proud to be the only concierge that can offer these exclusive packages.
You will be treated as a VIP in some of London's best West End Theatre's with your own section of the bar reserved for either your party or for members of The Lexo Club Only, complimentary bottles of Champagne and complimentary programmes for the show. The Lexo Club have recently been working heavily on building stronger and closer relationships with all the biggest theatres in London to bring the best experience to our members with access to sold out tickets, VIP packages that are not available to purchase without being one of our members, member discounts on tickets and much more. We will also be launching a Theatre Fine Dining Package as well soon. Currently we are operating this package in these theatres:
If you are interested in having a three-course meal package exclusive to our members at any of these theatres then you can feel free to discuss options with the concierge and take advantage of the prototype package before we realise it. Please note these packages can not be booked too last minute as they require preparation from both The Lexo Club and the individual theatres and some of the theatres will not take last minute requests. Please contact the concierge regarding your request for VIP tickets and then we will quote you on the price as price depends on theatre tickets and the show as well as the package. Experience a taste of indulgence in opulent surroundings with Afternoon Tea at 116 Pall Mall. Inspired by Searcys founder John Searcy, the Confectioner's Afternoon Tea has been carefully crafted by in-house caterers Searcys and expertly paired with live music to give guests a suitably elegant experience.
One of the area's most prestigious venues, 116 Pall Mall is a Grade I listed building and a stunning example of Georgian architecture and elegance. Designed by architect John Nash for the United Service Club, the venue opened its doors in 1828, and has played host to many high-profile guests and momentous moments in history. The Confectioner's Afternoon Tea features stunning savouries, freshly-baked scones with clotted cream and jam, followed by a selection of indulgent sweet delicacies, including a Chocolate, cherry and pistachio delice; Passionfruit éclair; and Searcys signature Victoria. For little ones, there will also be a Children’s Tea with a Galia melon, orange and pomegranate salad, rolls, scones, and special sweet pastries with popping candy, rainbow frosting and cake pops. If you're interested in attending then there will be a charge of £32 per person and reservations can be made via The Lexo Club Concierge. The Christmas edition of the DIY Art Market is taking over Truman’s Social Club in Walthamstow this December. Over 100 artists from around the UK, both well-established and up-and-coming talents, will be selling originals, ceramics, screen prints, patches, tote bags, zines, artist books, jewellery and more at the market, so it’s the perfect time to stock up on pressies.
It’s just £1 entry and there’ll also be festive grub and mulled wine to enjoy whilst you shop. Taking place in Greenwich’s Peninsula Square on the weekends, FLOW Festive Farmers Market will feature a line-up of local, creative traders offering everything from sustainable produce to takeaway food. We’re talking cured meat, fresh bread, fruit and veggies, top quality cheese and plants, as well as festive street food like turkey & cranberry arepas and turkey kati sliders at Design District’s Canteen. Kick start your Christmas and champion some of the best in the biz.
If you're interested in attending then be sure to contact The Lexo Club Concierge for more information or to help you arrange your day. After launching an online marketplace last year where people could buy items like the glass ceiling hammer, pay gap filler and the lean in heels to raise money for their work supporting disadvantaged girls aged 14-19,
The Girls’ Network is popping up this year with The Empowerium. The pop-up in Coal Drops Yard will be stocked with products donated from COS, The Body Shop, S120, EMIN + PAUL and more, plus a pair of PJs from Cara Delevingne and a one-off sketch by Downton Abbey costume designer Anna Robbins, which will all be raffled off with the money raised going to The Girls’ Network. If this project interests you then we would advise you visit their website to see their online interactive empowering experience for yourself by clicking here. London’s not short of Christmas Markets to hit up during the festive season and this year, They Made This are getting in on the action with a Graphic Art Fair taking over Protein Studios in Shoreditch. For one weekend only, you’ll be able to shop limited edition art from 50 of the world’s top graphic artists, including the likes of Margo in Margate, Supermundane, Yeye Weller, Fandango Kid and plenty more.
There’ll also be the opportunity to get involved in screen printing workshops and commission your own one-of-a-kind artwork from the resident artists, all whilst stuffing your face with mince pies and sipping on mulled wine. And with prices starting from just £15, Christmas shopping has never looked so good. If you're interested in attending then be sure to contact the concierge now to arrange your attendance. Head down to the gorgeous Paddington wonderland for a sack-load of Christmas music, festive cheer and boisterous merry making, just like the good old days. On Thursday evenings they have DJs playing until late for a proper party atmosphere!
Deck the Halls will be bringing a bounty of festive joy, featuring a winter wonderland forest with over 350 Christmas trees, private alpine chalets, an Alpine Lodge, stunning decorations and 5 pop up restaurants. Set across two floors, the upstairs deck will take the shape of a winter forest set to the backdrop of snow-covered hills. The lower level will transform into a huge, beautiful, heated Christmas alpine hall, complete with ten cosy private winter cabins. In the spirit of Christmas, seating at Deck The Halls is communal. Tickets start from £10 and range to £100 per person/package, however, if you are a party of 20+, please contact the concierge and we will arrange your tickets and once you have purchased your tickets and we will endeavour to reserve you an area. A completely unique event where live actors, virtual reality and sensational 5D effects place you inside the action. Your journey begins in The Spirit of Man, a steampunk bar and restaurant on London's Leadenhall Street. With Journalistic George Herbert as your guide, you'll crawl, slide and weave your way through 24 extraordinary scenes, experiencing first hand the fear and destruction of the Martian invasion.
You're not just watching. It's happening and you're part of the story. You'll visit the Royal Observatory, sneak into a deserted house, escape London by boat and even fly to Mars - all with Jeff Wayne's multi-award wining musical version of The War of The Worlds as your soundtrack. Tickets start from £50 per person but there are many different ticket options and packages (including VIP packages) available so contact the concierge now for more information. Wine and dine this December as Wingnut Wines and Dutch natural wine shop Vin Natuur join forces for a one-off pop-up.
The London-Groningen connection came about when Charlie of Wingnut Wines and Vincent of Vin Natuur both lived in Madrid and now they’re reuniting at Finch Cafe in London Fields. As well as collabing on a natty wine list for the evening, the pair have drafted in Hot 4 U to do the food and they’re also promising music, revelry and single bottles opened impulsively during the night. Tickets cost £5 per person and include a glass of natural cider, so contact the concierge now to get yours and to help plan your attendance. A fun and exciting tasting journey through five festive wines including sparkling, white, red and dessert wine with delicious food pairings.
If you're dreaming of a wine Christmas then come and join us on this stylish, multi-sensory wine tasting experience at a cosy event space in London. An engaging wine expert will make spirits bright as they lead you on a fun and exciting tasting journey through five festive wines including sparkling, white, red and dessert wine. They've also wrapped up a selection of delicious food pairings to perfectly pair with wine and help you understand how to pair your wines this Christmas. You'll start the night with a blind wine tasting round of fizz. Will you be able to identify your Prosecco from your Cava?! You'll then be guided through a series of rooms that will excite all your senses, each room will have a different theme to help you understand the wine better. The festive wines wine will be perfectly paired with luxury Christmassy foods such as charcuterie, cheese, cranberries and gingerbread. Through your interactive experience you will learn about your preference to wine and have an improved understanding how wine and food really pair together so you can impress all your guests this Christmas season. This is a ticketed event and tickets start at £45 per person and can be requested from the concierge. The event is taking place in Shoreditch, London and for more information please contact the concierge. Come and experience the magic of Christmas in Jack's Winter Lodge situated in the heart of the Winter Village on Westfield London Square. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit and and enjoy food and drink under the cover of Jack's Winter Lodge with live music every Thursday from our acoustic duo every Thursday from 6.30pm.
Ticket from £6 per person allow you to enjoy a hot toddy with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey or Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple. Tickets can be requested from the concierge at any time. |
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Tickets are priced at £25 per person for members or £35 per person (sold in pairs) for clients. Please contact The Lexo Club Concierge for more information regarding this event or to make a booking...
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