insideKENT Magazine Issue 32 - November 2014 | Page 120
CHRISTMAS
THE MULTI-AWARD WINNING
Ideal Home Show at Christmas
returns to Earls Court London
THE UK'S BIGGEST CHRISTMAS EVENT RETURNS TO EARLS COURT IN
LONDON FOR THE LAST TIME BEFORE MOVING BACK TO OLYMPIA.
The Christmas event will be the last Ideal Home
Show to be hosted at Earls Court before the
iconic venue is redeveloped from 2015, and takes
place from the 19th-23rd November. It's never
too early to start thinking about the holidays, and
the UK's biggest Christmas exhibition is set to
be the hot ticket over the yuletide season pr viding
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everything you could possibly need in the runup to the festive period, from a colossal indoor
ice rink, rain-free shopping, live entertainment
and celebrity appearances.
The famous venue will be transformed into a
winter wonderland featuring 650 exhibitors across
seven sectors including: Interiors & Home
Accessories, Food & Drink sponsored by Regina,
Home Improvements & Outdoor Living sponsored
by Hydropool, Fashion & Beauty sponsored by
Lexus, Technology & Gadgets sponsored by
Virgin Media, Christmas Gifts and Christmas
Decorations. This will be the last time the nation
can enjoy Christmas in Earls Court, before the
Ideal Home Show moves back to its original
home at Kensington Olympia from 2015.
The show will feature a host of festive favourite
celebrities, including celebrity chef Gino
D'Acampo, English actress and celebrity chef Lisa
Faulkner, interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-
Bowen, gadget expert Suzi Perry, and well-known
TV personality and wine expert Olly Smith. The
experts will be on hand at the show offering their
own festive hints and tips to make your Christmas
Ideal.
Highlights from the London Show
Christmas Ice Rink – The centrepiece of the
exhibition is a spectacular ice rink to get you in
the festive spirit and for the whole family to show
off their moves! There will also be a Bandstand,
which will feature a whole host of talent and
musical genres to bring you the best Christmas
tunes whilst you skate. From gospel and children's
choirs, to bands and solo artists, it is sure to put
you in the festive spirit.
The Christmas Theatre – The main theatre will
host talks and workshops from a range of experts
to advise on how to create the perfect homemade
Christmas. The hourly sessions will focus on
making Christmas cards, festive wreaths,
decorations, table settings and much more.
The Christmas Catwalk sponsored by Lexus
– A round up of the latest trends and festive
fashion, from the best Christmas party dresses,
hair styles, and make up looks to ensure you
look your best throughout the party season.
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The Christmas Champagne Bar sponsored
by Hydropool – Treat yourself with a glass of
bubbly and relax after all that shopping!
The Christmas Food & Drink Theatre
sponsored by Regina – This interactive theatre
will feature top celebrity chefs, including Gino
D'Acampo, and drinks experts including Olly
Smith, giving you handy hints and tips for your
Christmas culinary creation and festive tipples to
match. With live cook-along demonstrations,
foodies are able to learn from the experts in how
to cook up a storm in the kitchen this Christmas.
The Gregg Wallace Christmas Restaurant –
The acclaimed restaurant returns for another year,
hosted by friend of the show Gregg Wallace,
providing a traditional Christmas lunch with a
twist.
Ideal Christmas Book Shop – A chance to
browse through all the latest offerings from
celebrity chefs and bakers, plus DIY and gar ening
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experts, and find the best Christmas presents,
all at exclusive show prices. Plus personalise any
gifts by having the book signed by your favourite
chef or expert while at the show.