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Christmas in London 2024

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Christmas in London highlights

16 Nov - 19 Jan

Hogwarts in the Snow

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour gets a festive makeover.
14 Nov - 3 Jan

Christmas lights tour

See London illuminated by enchanting Christmas lights.
A girl in a white dress holds up a Nutcracker doll as she dances. In the background is a graphic of the Royal Albert Hall and a Christmas tree, while ballerinas are superimposed in the foreground.

Best Christmas shows

Discover the best festive theatre shows in London.
Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square at night time with fountains and surrounding buildings lit up

Top Christmas tours

Explore London and beyond on an exciting Christmas tour.
From Christmas markets and Christmas shopping in London, to ice-skating rinks and Christmas events, there are so many magical things to do in London at Christmas in 2024. Find out what to see and do this year, as Christmas trees, festive decorations and twinkling London Christmas lights pop up across the city.

Unmissable Christmas experiences in London

A crowd walks through London past a bright red telephone box and christmas trees.

Top Christmas activities

Check out this ultimate list of things to do in London at Christmas.
Winter market stalls at the Southbank Centre

Best Christmas markets

Pick up unique gifts and festive treats at London’s best Christmas markets.

Regent Street London Christmas lights

Christmas lights in London

Discover the top spots to enjoy London’s dazzling Christmas light displays.
The ice skating rink at Skylight rooftop in the evening, with fairy lights above the rink and views across London.

Top ice skating rinks

Twirl your way around the city’s ice-skating rinks this winter.

Popular Christmas activities in London

Christmas at Kew

See the world-famous botanical gardens dazzling light installations and enjoy delightful festive treats.

From £22.50

Winter Wonderland

Enjoy rides, circus acts, festive markets and more and London's iconic Winter Wonderland.
The actor playing Buddy in ELF the Musical is wearing a flashy green uniform and holding some toys and surrounded by Santa's little helpers all dressed with colourful costumes.

ELF The Musical

Join mischievous Buddy the Elf on his heart-warming and hilarious adventures in New York in this family favourite musical.

From £33.83

The Nutcracker

Be enchanted by Tchaikovsky’s captivating ballet that sees a girl go on magical adventures.

From £21.22
A bright room on a river Thames cruise boat decorated with Christmas decorations and tables with a Christmas dinner and bottles of wine.

Christmas Day lunch cruise

Take a tour of the city on a panoramic bus before boarding a boat on the Thames for a Christmas Day lunch cruise.

From £157
A woman wearing a green dress is decorating a magnificent Christmas tree in one of the State Rooms on Windsor Castle.

Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor

Visit three historical towns at Christmastime where streets are lined with pretty festive decorations.

From £184

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Celebrate Christmas in London

Christmas Eve in London

Christmas Day activities
People cheer and dance by the bavarian bar at winter wonderland.

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Family Christmas ideas

A boy smiles as he's given a present by Santa within Hamleys' Santa's Grotto.

Christmas activities for kids
Flaming puddings at Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studios The Making of Harry Potter

Quirky Christmas events

Best light festivals

London Christmas food and drink ideas

A table covered in sweet and savoury treats at a festive afternoon tea overlooking the London skyline from the shard.

Christmas afternoon teas

Cosy pubs

Winter rooftop bars

London New Year ideas

New Year's Eve activities

New Year's Eve fireworks

New Year's Eve events

Holiday season in London

Tower Bridge illuminated in purple nights at light, with the snow falling and the bridge reflecting in the Thames below.

Activities in the snow

December activities
Four women wrapped in coats and scarves are walking with shopping bags on Carnaby Street in London.

January activities

Plan your festive break in London

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A London Underground sign lit up at night, with Christmas lights shining in the background.

Christmas: essential info
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