Step into Oz: How to Have a Wicked Day Out in London

Good news for Wicked fans: as Wicked: For Good sweeps through UK cinemas, the hype is everywhere. With special edition pink and emerald items, themed experiences, and even Greggs’ own Yellow ‘Bake’ Road, it’s hard not to turn green with envy. To help you make the most of the magic, we’ve collected the best Wicked activities in and around London for our ESL students.

Whether you’re team Elphaba💚or Glinda🩷, here are 6 ways to have a truly Wicked day in the UK capital:

🌿Wander Westfield’s Enchanted Woods

Head to Westfield before the 4th of January for a free, multisensory adventure at For Good: The Experience. Explore behind-the-scenes photography, special sets, and props from the movie—plus, tonnes of amazing photo opportunities. Don’t forget to leave a message on the For Good Christmas tree, inspired by the enchanted woods of Oz.

🧙‍♀️Book a Seat at the West End Show

Already seen the movies? Watch Wicked live at the Apollo Victoria. Hailed as the ‘perfect escape from reality’, the West End show is on an open run—meaning it will continue as long as audiences can’t get enough. And they can’t; Wicked was recently named the 7th longest-running musical in West End history.

🍰Savour a Wicked-themed Afternoon Tea

Enjoy special Wicked-themed cakes and pastries at the Clermont hotel just a 3-minute walk from the Apollo Victoria. Alongside delicate finger sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and jam (or jam and clotted cream, we don’t judge), you’ll find pretty green and pink pastries inspired by Glinda and Elphaba. Pick a side with a choice of two special cocktails: The Good, with strawberries and raspberries, or The Wicked, with refreshing cucumber and kiwi.

🏞Visit Real Locations from the Movies

Did you know parts of Wicked were filmed just 10 minutes from our English Centre in Eastbourne? The majestic Seven Sisters cliffs, a series of white chalk cliffs along the Sussex coastline, provided the dramatic backdrop for The Wizard and I. Thanks to CGI, Elphaba gazes out toward a never-ending desert, but in reality, the cliffs overlook Eastbourne’s rolling turquoise sea and bright blue skies. To channel your inner witch, follow the Seven Sisters trail from Eastbourne to Seaford for a stunning, windswept walk.

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🎀Go on a Green and Pink Shopping Spree

Wicked-themed merch is everywhere! From witchy Christmas tree baubles to cosy pyjamas and socks, stores across the UK are joining the craze. Check out Marks & Spencer and Primark for themed clothing, makeup, and home décor, or visit LUSH for their exclusive Wicked range, including a glittery Glinda bubble bar wand and an emerald body scrub.

🥐Follow the Yellow Bake Road

You’re off to see the Wizard... of pastries! Nothing screams Britain more than a Greggs bakery, and this month, the Leicester Square café has built its very own yellow brick road—Greggs-style. If you haven’t yet tried the famed Greggs sausage roll, this is your chance. Plus, pick up a limited-edition Glinda or Elphaba travel cup and get a free coffee.

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