Step Into Dickens’ London: The Great Christmas Feast at The Lost Estate

Every Christmas season, London seems to reinvent itself, lights, markets, music, and magic fill every corner. 

Yet there’s one experience that rises above the rest for those who truly live Christmas all year long.

Welcome to The Great Christmas Feast at The Lost Estate, an immersive dining and theatre experience that transports you straight into the world of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

If you’ve ever wished to dine by candlelight in Dickens’ own parlour, listening as he reads his most beloved story, this is your chance.

A Christmas Carol Comes to Life

The Great Christmas Feast takes place inside The Lost Estate, tucked away in West Kensington, a hidden London venue transformed into Dickens’ home on Christmas Eve, 1843.

As you step through the doors, you leave modern London behind. The smell of mulled wine, the glow of gaslight, and the sound of carols fill the air. Around you are flickering candles, handwritten manuscripts, and the bustle of Victorian servants.

And then, Dickens himself appears.

Played by a skilled actor, the author welcomes you as his guest and begins to tell his story, switching effortlessly between Scrooge, Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.

All the while, you dine and drink in his world, as live musicians weave haunting melodies around every scene. It’s beautiful, atmospheric, and utterly unforgettable.

The Feast: Victorian Flavours, Modern Magic

The experience includes a three-course feast, created by Executive Chef Ashley Clarke (whose previous work includes Gordon Ramsay Group and Temper Soho).

Each dish is inspired by 19th-century Christmas dining, but with a luxurious modern twist.

Starter: Think rich ham hock terrine or a beautifully balanced vegetarian option, served with pickled winter vegetables and crusty sourdough.

Main: A stunning confit Gressingham duck leg with roast potatoes, mulled cabbage, and artichoke purée — or a hearty vegetarian mushroom pithivier.

Dessert: A festive showstopper — Twelfth Night cake with Christmas pudding ice cream or mulled-berry coulis.

And of course, the drinks are pure theatre. The bar serves Victorian-inspired cocktails such as the “Smoking Bishop” (a Dickensian favourite), a warm, spiced, smoky creation that’s Christmas in a glass.

A Night of Story, Spirit, and Splendour

Every element of The Great Christmas Feast is designed to draw you deeper into Dickens’ world. The set changes, the lighting shifts with each ghostly visitation, and the music swells to match the story’s emotion.

Guests find themselves laughing, gasping, and even wiping away the odd tear as Scrooge finds redemption, all while raising a glass of something delicious to the spirit of Christmas.

The production runs for around four hours, and each year it sells out quickly — so early booking is essential.

When and Where

📍 The Lost Estate, 7–9 Beaumont Avenue, West Kensington, London W14 9LP

A short walk from West Kensington or Earl’s Court stations

🎄 2025 Season: 14 November 2025 – 4 January 2026

Tickets: From around £105 for previews to £249 for VIP dining experiences

Book now at christmasfeast.thelostestate.com

Why It’s a Must for Christmas Lovers

For readers of That’s Christmas 365, this event isn’t just another festive night out, it’s a full-scale celebration of Christmas tradition, nostalgia, and theatre.

It captures the spirit of generosity and transformation that defines the season.

It’s beautifully immersive, perfect for those who crave that old-fashioned Christmas feeling.

And it blends storytelling, dining, and music into a once-in-a-lifetime festive memory.

If you’re the sort who keeps Christmas in your heart all year round (and we suspect you are), then this is the event to put on your festive wish list.

Final Dickensian Thoughts

The Great Christmas Feast at The Lost Estate isn’t simply a night out — it’s an act of time travel.

For one evening, you dine with Dickens himself, feel the chill of Marley’s ghost, and watch Scrooge’s heart thaw beside your own. You leave not just well-fed, but full of Christmas spirit, the kind that lasts long after the final bow.

This Christmas, dine in Dickens’ world — and rediscover the joy, warmth, and wonder of the season.