Christmas in London
There is something magical about the festive season, something that changes somewhere you have long been or visited into something completely new, giving you a completely different view on the world around you. As everyone gets into the festive mood, the cheer spreads through the crowds and everyone starts suffering with red cheeks that somehow make them look merry.
So what can you do in the capital, to make this Christmas, just a little bit more special?
Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park
Perfect for children and adults alike, this bustling winter wonderland features festive delights such as an ice rink, fairground rides, circus and ice forest, while those who fancy shopping can take some time to stroll around the Christmas market and hopefully pick up some Christmas gifts.
Christmas at Hamleys
For those with little peeps to entertain why not take them to meet the big man himself, before he heads back to his home to get ready for present delivery! Somehow he is managing to spend time at Hamleys right up until the 24th – he must have his elves working hard.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Richmond Theatre
Every year as a child I had to go and see a panto, it just wasn’t Christmas without one and this year you can pop and see a few different ones in London. However if you fancy some celeb spotting while you are at it, then Snow White might just be the one for you, as it sees Jerry Hall take to the stage as the wicked witch.
Check out the Christmas Lights
Where ever you go in London be it Oxford Street or Regents Street, Trafalgar Square or Covent Gardens, you are bound to be left looking around in awe at the beautiful lights there are to be seen, so why not take some time and take a stroll around the streets and see what gorgeous lights you come across.
Christmas Day
It may surprise you to learn that some things don’t stop in London for Christmas Day! Oh no Ripley’s London will still be open for you to check out all the weird and wonderful things they have on show, while the Peter Pan Cup will be held in the Serpentine lake brrrr I don’t envy those swimmers!
But most of all whatever you do this festive season – enjoy yourself.
Christmas in London photo from Shutterstock
I was looking for a post to read and with Christmas fast approaching ,this made a perfect read as I tend to spend it in London and there’s something magical about it
And don’t forget ice skating at the Tower of London. There’s so much to do and see in London at Christmas.
I would love to go to London at christmas time!
We’re hoping to get up there Christmas eve for abit of magic at the Winter Wonderland
We always spend a weekend in London in the run up to Christmas and love it! So much fun to be had!
I think Covent Garden is really magical at Christmas. Their decorations are fantastic – massive baubles hanging from the ceiling, candy canes etc – and there’s the scent of mulled wine and chestnuts in the air. Just perfect.
We have never been to London over Christmas. It does look so beautiful.
I would love to do christmas in london one year
What a beautiful picture! Cold air does make Christmas extra special. I always try to console myself that after all, it was warm during the first Christmas…
Bright lights big city ooh how I love London and miss it
I love London any time of the year but it’s magical at Christmas
London is fab all year round, but at Christmas it is a truly magical place
Eurgh Hamleys is an absolute nightmare at any time of the year never mind Christmas x
We visited at the end of November so got to see the lights etc, and my teen went to Winter Wonderland and loved it!
I am planning to visit magical London next Christmas as I’d like to go for the Liberty window opening & visit the store as I have never been before.
London at Christmas isn’t for me – too busy. I hope anyone who goes has a lovely time though as it sounds great.
My boys would love to go to Ripleys on Christmas day. I’m really surprised to hear it’s actually open!
I used to love all the lights in London as a little girl. And feeding “reindeer” in Bushy park so they wouldn’t be hungry on Christmas eve. They were only normal deers really.
Last year I won a wonderful prize: an all-expenses paid day trip to London – left my house @ 4.30am & got back about midnight having seen the lights of Oxford Street & the wonders of Christmas in Covent Garden. Didn’t think I’d be able for it as I walk with a stick and get tired easily but adrenaline & willpower got me through! Brilliant!
The Christmas Lights are great – Surprised that everything is not closed for Christmas Day though!