Best Things to Do in London England at Christmas
If you are planning a trip to London England at Christmas and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. London is an amazing city at any time of year, it is magical at Christmas! The city is full of twinkle lights, decorations, carols, Christmas markets, and an abundance of wonderful shows and concerts. Browse the must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal London England Christmas bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your London England Christmas trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Christmas Markets and Fairs in London England
Play, shop, and eat at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland
Spend an evening at the Winterville market and circus
Browse the market stalls at Christmas in Leicester Square
Check out Tudor Markets Christmas by the River at London Bridge City
Enjoy an Alpine Christmas themed market at the Kingston Christmas Market
Check out market stalls before enjoying a sauna at the Wintertime Market, Southbank Centre
Christmas Lights in London England
See the illuminated sculptures at Chiswick House Christmas Magical Lantern Festival
Follow the twinkle light trail through the Kew Botanical Gardens
Wander under the lights at Syon Park Enchanted Eltham Palace Woodland Garden
Admire the Christmas tree at Claridges Hotel
Check out the lights on Oxford Street, Regent Street, Carnaby Street, Seven Dials, Bond Street, South Bank, and Duke of York Square
Christmas Events in London England
Visit Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studio
Watch a Christmas film at Backyard Cinema Snow Kingdom
See reindeer at the London Zoo
Attend the Hamley’s Christmas Toy Parade
Go on a husky sleigh ride and meet Santa at WWT London Wetland Centre
Go for a Sail with Santa on the Thames River
Check out Santa’s Grotto at Greenwich Royal Naval College
Attend the Christmas Pudding Race for a good laugh
Participate in Santacon
Enjoy a Christmas themed Afternoon Tea
Have a pint in a traditional English pub decorated for the season
Dine in an igloo at Stratford Roof East
Tour Kensington Palace, hear stories of the past, drink mulled wine, and carol under the tree
Enjoy a Very Dickenson Christmas at the Charles Dickens Museum
Check out the Christmas Past exhibit at the Geffrye Museum
Experience an Elizabethan Christmas at Hampton Court Palace
Christmas Shows in London England
Attend St Nicky’s Imaginarium Christmess in the Borough Market
Watch the English National Ballet perform the Nutcracker
Attend the Beauty and the Feast dinner show in the Vaults
Watch the Dick Whittington Christmas Pantomime at the London Palladium
Watch the classic A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic
See the untraditional Meow Meow, Apocalypse Meow: Crisis is Born at the Globe
Watch the clowns perform at Slava’s Snow Show
Watch Disney on Ice Passport to Adventure at The O2
See The Snowman musical at the Peacock Theatre
Watch Nativity! The Musical for a good laugh at Eventim Apollo
Christmas Carols and Concerts in London England
Party at the Jingle Blues Christmas Party Show
Listen to a Christmas Concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields Church
Attend Carols by Candlelight at Royal Albert Hall
Take a photo under Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree and listen to the carolers
Listen to the choir rehearse for Christmas Service at St Paul’s Cathedral
Attend the Piccadilly Christmas Concert at St. James
Christmas Shopping in London England
Stop in Fortnum and Mason to purchase a Very Berry Christmas Cake and Marc de Champagne Truffles
Visit Santa at Harrod’s and grab a few treats in the Sweet Shop
Enjoy the Hamley’s Toy Store window display
Browse the Liberty’s Christmas Store
Shop the West End and enjoy the window displays along Regent Street
Enjoy the window display and a sweet treat at Prestat’s
Check out the Mistletoe at Covent Garden
Enjoy Cider and gingerbread at Borough Market
Ice Skating Rinks in London England
Skate the Somerset House’s courtyard rink
Check out the Hampton Court Palace ice rink
Go for a skate at the Tower of London
Skate around the Christmas tree at the Natural History Museum
Check out the ice rink at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
Skate on the rooftop ice rink at Skylight
Go for a skate under the London Eye
Check out the rink at Canary Wharf
Check the London England Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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