Festive Fun at Barbican Leisure
Make Christmas Merry with plenty of fun activities and delicious restaurants to embrace the festive spirit!
Plan a fun-filled day out for the kids, catch up with friends over a festive meal and tipple, or throw an end-of-year Christmas party for your work colleagues. Whatever your plans are this festive season, we have some great options for you. As we are home of food, film and fun.
FOOD
Ho, ho, ho... Christmas time is here and so are the amazing festive menus that’re available at our array of restaurants! Whether you fancy something traditional or a little different, keep scrolling to pick the perfect place to visit with your friends and family this Christmas.
Pizza Express
Christmas means showtime at Pizza Express so gather your friends and family for a symphony of festive flavours. With Christmas specials from Dough Balls in Blankets to the Snowflake Brownie, you’re guaranteed to have a showstopper of an evening.
Available until 1st January.
Planning a corporate celebration? There are plenty of festive packages available to make your Christmas even more merry. Click here to drop an enquiry to their dedicated booking team today.
Perhaps you’re looking for a gift, look no further, with the Pizza Express gift card or e-gift card, you can give the gift of pizza this Christmas.
Click here for bookings and more information.
Bella Italia
Add some sparkle to your Christmas party at Bella Italia. With their delicious, Italian-inspired Christmas menus and friendly team members, you will have everything you need for a truly magical Christmas party. Perhaps you’d like to toast to your colleagues with a cold glass of prosecco, or enjoy a pasta-powered get-together with your closest friends.
Whatever your 2024 Christmas party plans, trust Bella’s to make it a memorable one. Click here for more information and bookings.
This year, surprise your loved ones with a gift they truly want: a Bella Italia gift card! Whether you’re shopping for your office’s Secret Santa or searching for the perfect stocking filler for your pasta and pizza-obsessed partner, give a gift with a little extra flavour this Christmas.
Click here to shop
Nando's
Who cares about naughty or nice, Christmas at Nando’s is all about spice! Christmas shopping can be long and hard so why not take a break and turn up the heat this festive season. Add some spice with Nando’s favourites like their flavoursome spicy rice or the juiciest boneless chicken thighs around.
Frankie & Benny’s
Take the stress out of organising another office Christmas party and book your festive feast at Frankie & Benny’s this year! Indulge in a festive helping of Italian American favourites, all whilst enjoying the friendly, laid-back atmosphere with a hand-crafted cocktail in hand. Think juicy beef burgers stacked with stuffing, pulled turkey and pigs in blankets, and Christmas Dinner Calzones – There are delicious options for a range of dietary requirements too.
There’s no need to hold back on your guestlist either because their delicious Festive Set Menu is priced at just £19.95 for two courses and £23.95 for three!
We’ve saved the best till last though…
Click here to book now.
FUN
Tis the season to have some fun!
Are you in charge of organising the work Christmas party? Or maybe you just want some festive fun with a group of friends? Get your Christmas crew together and jingle all the way to Barbican Leisure.
Tenpin
Tenpin’s Elves have made an exciting Christmas present for you…
For the ultimate festive fun with family and friends, head to Tenpin and enjoy 2 games of bowling and a meal This December.
Available to book now, the offer runs until Tuesday 24th December, available Monday-Friday for £10.00 per child and £12.50 per adult.
Click here for T&Cs and bookings.
FILM
Vue jam-packed with new releases this Christmas, with something for the whole family.
Red One
Santa Claus has been kidnapped from the North Pole and Christmas is in danger! An E.L.F operative must team up with the world’s most accomplished tracker in order to save Christmas in time.
Wicked
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen!
Misunderstood because of her green skin, Elphaba (Cynthia Erio), forges an unlikely relationship with Glinda (Ariana Grande), a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroads as their lives begin to take very different paths.
Moana 2
Get ready to set sail for an epic voyage with Moana as she journeys far into the seas of Oceana after accepting the call from her wayfinding ancestors. The challenge ahead is dangerous and breeds an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced before.
Christmas Classics
Get in the festive spirit and relive the magic of your favourite Christmas classics on the big screen!
- Gremlins
- How The Grinch Stole Christmas
- The Muppet Christmas Carol
- Love Actually
- White Christmas
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
- It's A Wonderful Life
Click here to book tickets, and here to see all the latest releases in our film guide!
Christmas Opening Times
Individual brand opening times may vary throughout November and December.
Visit the individual brands website for latest opening times during the festive season, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve opening times (not all brands are open on these dates). View all brands here.
Plan your Visit
If you’re planning a trip to one of our top activities, then pre-booking is always recommended to avoid disappointment. Please contact individual brands to book.
We have on-site parking for visitors travelling by car, but you can also get to us by train, bus and on foot. Find out more here.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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