London for Christmas

Your Guide to Christmas in London

London for Christmas

Your Guide to Christmas in London

 

Upcoming Highlights

Greenwich Lantern Parade

Greenwich Lantern Parade

20 November 2024
The Christmas festivities in Greenwich begin with the local school children's handmade lantern procession and the switching on of the Christmas lights in Greenwich Market. ... read more

Father Christmas comes to Museum of London Docklands

Santa at London Docklands

22 November - 23 December 2024
Snow has fallen, the decorations are up, carols are being sung: it can only mean one thing! Santa welcomes you to our festive Grotto. ... read more

Your Weekly London for Christmas Podcast

Your Weekly Podcast

London for Christmas on the move
Each week, catch up with ClAIre and AlistAIr for ideas on what to do in London for the week. A new podcast is released every Sunday. ...subscribe today

Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair

Chelsea Physic Xmas Fair

21-24 November 2024
Browse over 100 of the finest independent and small businesses with a lovingly curated selection of gifts for everyone on your list. ... read more

Winter Wonderland Skating

Winter Wonderland Skating

21 November 2024 - 5 January 2025
Glide into the festive season on the UK’s largest open-air ice rink. Enjoy the fan-favourite attraction, set under a canopy of twinkly lights and around the charming Victorian bandstand in Hyde Park ... read more

What's On at a Glance

What's On at a Glance

Festive Season 2024-25
Use the week-by-week listings guide to quickly see what's on in London while you're here. Choose from concerts, theatre, dance, markets, walking tours, workshops and much, much more. ... don't miss out

Dick Whittington and his Cat (Hackney)

Dick Whittington (Hackney)

23 November 2024 - 5 January 2025
Join Dick on his search for fortune, fame and new beginnings! Along the way, he’ll experience the adventure of a lifetime, battling rats, falling in love, and finding himself on the path to becoming the Mayor of London. ... read more

The Snowman

The Snowman

23 November 2024 - 4 January 2025
Make your Christmas a cracker with this family treat that will melt your heart. Join the Boy as his Snowman comes to life and they embark on a magical adventure far across the world. ... read more

Phantom Peak – Wintermas

Phantom Peak – Wintermas

21 November 2024 - 19 January 2025
The festive sequel to other Phantom Peak add-on experience. Journey through a cheerful town-wide unique puzzle hunt designed exclusively for Wintermas. Discover new challenges and other puzzles. ... read more

Christmas at Fulham Palace

Christmas at Fulham Palace

29 November - 1 December 2024
Explore the annual Christmas fair at the Palace – browsing the market, treating yourselves to mulled wine, mince pies, and a variety of other food and drink, singing along to carollers in the courtyard, and lots more! ... read more

Meet Santa at ZSL London Zoo

Santa at ZSL London Zoo

23 November - 24 December 2024
Experience the Magic of Christmas at London Zoo this year. We've got everything you need (including seasonal food and drink to keep you fuelled-up) for a jam-packed family day out! ... read more

Italian Christmas Bazaar

Italian Christmas Bazaar

23 November 2024
Spend a wonderful day at the Italian Christmas Market, Il Circolo’s annual fundraising event showcasing Italian products in the Chelsea Town Hall. You will find lots of nice ideas for seasonal gifts. ... read more

Jack and The Beanstalk (Charing Cross)

Jack and The Beanstalk

23 November 2024 - 11 January 2025
This magical musical adventure is everything a panto should be - just NOT for all the family! ... read more

Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas

Father Christmas

20 November - 28 December 2024
Join Santa as he awakes from a dream of sun, sea and sand only to find it is the busiest day of the year: Christmas Eve. ... read more

PAN

PAN

20 November 2024 - 11 January 2025
Soar from the starry night skies of London to an island brimming with wonder, where fairies flit, pirates plot, and the Lost Ones await their happy ending. ... read more

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

21 November 2024 - 5 January 2025
From high adrenaline rides to family-friendly performances, classic festive treats to street food scene, and cosy fire pit bars to mythical ice kingdoms – we guarantee there’s something for everyone. ... read more

Three Wine Men

Three Wine Men

22-23 November 2024
The Big Christmas Wine Fest is always the much-anticipated and biggest tasting of the year! Oz, Olly and Tim can’t wait to share their wines with you at Christmas. ... read more

Pinocchio

Pinocchio

23 November 2024 - 4 January 2025
Will Blue Rinse Fairy and Krik Krak the cricket be able to keep Pinocchio off the crooked path, as he battles the trials and tribulations of becoming a “real boy”? ... read more

Looking for some ideas?

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