GET YOUR FESTIVE GLOW ON at this year’s Club Curling, which returns to King’s Cross this winter in partnership with the world-renowned masters of psychedelic neon signage, God’s Own Junkyard.
Open to the public from Friday 8 November 2024 until Sunday 2 March 2025, Club Curling will this year come alive with a spectacular array of neon lights in the stunning bar area, creating the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere and take that all-important selfie!
Club Curling
Last year’s trip back to the 90s makes way for this season’s vibrant neon playground, as London’s hottest festive fixture returns to Coal Drops Yard for 2024.
The energy and bright lights of God’s Own Junkyard’s Walthamstow warehouse will be recreated in the Club Curling bar, welcoming visitors to stay a while, enjoy a warming winter drink and soak up the Christmas lights on steroids both before and after their play on the sustainable curling lanes. The electrifying installation will also include a bespoke neon ‘King’s Cross Is Always A Good Idea’ sign made in collaboration with @RealHackneyDave, a partnership that continues from the summer’s Riviera-themed Souvenir Shop.
Teams of up to six people per lane can play at Club Curling from 12pm to 9pm every day (last slot 8pm), with sessions lasting 45 minutes. Avid curlers will be able to enjoy the six colourful, sustainable curling lanes for just £9 per person (children under 12 play for free when accompanied by an adult), making it the perfect activity for the whole family to enjoy this festive season.
This year, a donation from each ticket sale will be go to local charities, Global Generation and New Horizon Youth Centre.
Global Generation is an educational charity that works with local children and young people, businesses, residents and families to co-create gardens across Camden, Islington and Southwark, aiming to showcase how disused urban spaces can become an oasis for plants and people to grow. New Horizon Youth Centre is a local youth homelessness charity which is on a mission to give young people’s potential a home.
In 2022 and 2023, almost £30,000 was raised for New Horizon and Shelter, the national homelessness charity which has a store in Coal Drops Yard.
Club Curling players are encouraged to pre-book online to avoid disappointment. Some lanes may be available on a ‘turn up and play’ basis.
Christmas trees
Coal Drops Yard will once again see a 50-foot traditional Christmas tree arrive in time for the festive season, wrapped with thousands of twinkly, sustainable pea lights for all to enjoy.
Liliane Lijn’s much-loved ‘Temenos’ installation will also return to Lewis Cubitt Square in November. The immersive, 11-metre-high geometric winter sculpture comprises 19 neon poles which gradually change colour from a beautiful golden yellow to a cool winter blue.
Winter art
A brand-new, fun and festive winter art installation on Granary Square is soon to be unveiled as part of King’s Cross’ annual series of winter installations and festive trees commissioned as part of its ongoing commitment to art and culture in the neighbourhood. Keep an eye out for further details coming soon!
Chrissy Cullen, Place Marketing Director at King’s Cross, said: “We are thrilled to be bringing back Club Curling with a vibrant new twist this festive season. Partnering with God’s Own Junkyard, we’ve transformed the experience into a neon wonderland that promises to delight visitors of all ages. This year’s electrifying makeover, combined with our commitment to supporting local charities and the addition of stunning art installations and festive trees, makes King’s Cross a must-visit destination. We can’t wait to welcome everyone for an unforgettable winter experience.”
Club Curling will run from Friday 8 November 2024 until Sunday 2 March 2025. First play begins at 12pm and last play at 8pm. Book your tickets from 11 October here: https://www.kingscross.co.uk/event/club-curling.
More information can be found on the King’s Cross website
