Are you spending Christmas in London? There are plenty of things to do at Christmas in London. Find all you need to know about the festive season in the capital, from Christmas markets and London shopping to ice skating rinks and Christmas activities for all ages. London feels magical at Christmas with plenty of sparkling Christmas lights, trees and decorations to discover across the capital.
Christmas Shopping In London
Shop for Christmas gifts and decorations in London’s fabulously festive West End. Exit the tube at upmarket Bond Street for top London department stores Selfridges and Liberty London, which both house dedicated Christmas shops. Selfridges is the go-to store for Union Jack baubles, while Liberty is known for its traditional wreaths and gorgeous crackers. Marvel at Oxford Street‘s magical Christmas window displays, as well as its glittering lights and decorations.
Festive Food
Ready for lunch? Refuel at hidden shopping and dining gems like St Christopher’s Place, off Oxford Street, which boasts 20 restaurants and cafes, or Carnaby, off Regent Street, where you’ll find independent restaurants offering more than 15 cuisines from around the world.
For a sumptuous treat, break up the day with a delicious afternoon tea at one of London’s luxury restaurants or hotels; some of which offer special Christmas-themed teas with seasonal treats.
Christmas Activities
From the merry shopping hubs of Bond Street, Oxford Street and Mayfair, it’s an easy walk, Tube or bus ride to Hyde Park‘s popular festive attraction Winter Wonderland, where you can browse wooden chalets for gifts, sip mulled wine, feast on German sausage and even enjoy a skate on the ice rink. Perfect for families, there are also several gentle rides for kids, the highlight of which is the observation wheel which affords sweeping views of the fair and beyond.