Christmas Events In London
There’s always something magical happening in December – we’ve reviewed everything from the Christmas lights and outdoor ice rink at Somerset House to the festive market in Covent Garden. We’ve also tried all the fairground rides at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and seen the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Trafalgar Square.
Jack Thornes A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic A heart-warming version of DIckens Christmas tale that takes a fresh look at the plot
Christmas lights walking tour around London See the lights down Oxford Street and the big Christmas tree standing in Trafalgar Square
Traditional Black Cab Tour of Londons Christmas lights See the Christmas lights from the back of one of Londons iconic black taxi cabs
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Christmas Funfair A festive theme park with an ice rink fairground rides and Christmas food and drink stalls10
Christmas lights tour on a vintage Routemaster bus An evening tour of the Christmas lights onboard an open-top Routemaster bus
Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker at the London Coliseum See the English National Ballet performing Tchaikovskys classic ballet at the Coliseum
Christmas Eve Tour with Dinner & Midnight Mass See the Christmas lights with a dinner and midnight mass at St Martin-in-the-Fields
Christmas services at St Pauls & Westminster Abbey Attend an atmospheric candlelit service and hear Christmas carols sung by the choir
Peter Pan Cup – Serpentine swimming race on Christmas Day The Serpentine swimming race has been taking place every Christmas morning since 1864