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Things to do this Christmas in London

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London in November and December is a magical place. There is so much to see and do and the decorations often light the way. Here’s a list of some great things to get you up to this winter.

Shopping!

Of course, shopping at Christmas is a given, but doing it in London gives you a little more festive cheer. Harrods on Brompton Road is kitted out for Christmas from the fall, so chances are good to see the red carpets and gold trim. Harrods is a great place to shop for home decorations, some stocking stuffers, or that all-important surprise gift!

Another obvious choice for Christmas shopping is Selfridges on Oxford Street. Its traditional decorations, life-size polar bears and the entire floor dedicated to festivities is a great place to get into the atmosphere.

Fortnum & Mason in Piccadilly is one of the most festive shops in all of London. The shop is transformed into a winter wonderland at Christmas and there are many delights to try. This is a great place to buy cookie baskets or gifts.

fun in the snow

London has an abundance of ice skating rinks around Christmas time, with Hampton Court Palace and the Natural History Museum being some of the most popular. There are also ice rinks at Canary Wharf, Hyde Park, Somerset House, Tower of London, Westfields and the London Eye. Prices range from £7 to £25, so check out the best deals before you go.

Cheap and Cheerful Things to Do With (or Without) the Kids

Christmas is a pretty expensive time without paying for days or nights out with the kids, but there’s still plenty to do that won’t break the bank.

Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park takes place every year and is free to visit. It opens on November 22 and will run until early January. There is an ice rink, many attractions, a circus and a Magical Ice Kingdom. Some of the attractions charge an admission fee, but there is still plenty to see and do if you just look around.

Another thing to do that is free is a Christmas lights walk. You can start at Trafalgar Square and tour Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Caranaby Street and Oxford Street. Other places with beautiful Christmas lights are Covent Garden and Sloane Square, so be sure to check when all the lights come on and go on a beautiful journey through the big city.

nights out

If thinking about all that makes you tired, why not sit in a local theater and enjoy some cultural performances? The English National Ballet returns for another year with its production of The Nutcracker.

Prices start from £10 and it takes place at the London Coliseum, but there aren’t many dates so get there early!
London also welcomes plenty of pantomimes and shows in winter that are great for both adults and children. Cinderella, Aladdin, Jack and the Beanstalk are some of the best options for this year.

There is something so special about spending an evening walking through a Christmas market and London hosts many during November and December. Some last a month or two, but others only visit the city for five days, so get out there and enjoy mulled wine and roasted chestnuts!

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