Things To Do In London At Christmas
17 Nov
Spending Christmas in London is always memorable, with events and attractions springing up all across the city. From swimming in the Serpentine to the world’s most famous Christmas tree, London has plenty to offer those seeking festive fun in 2010!
South Bank German Christmas Market
Enjoy those seasonal culinary specialties – Bratwurst Sausage and gingerbread hearts, washed down with a large glass of Glühwein (German Mulled Wine) at the annual German Christmas Market. Of course there’s plenty of opportunity for shopping too. Take a wander amongst the traditional wooden chalets to find a wide variety of unique hand-crafted gifts and unusual Christmas presents!
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
Don’t miss the famous tree lighting ceremony, held on Thursday 3rd December. Each year since 1947, the people of Norway have clubbed together and sent the people of Britain a giant spruce tree in gratitude for our help in the Second World War. The tree takes pride of place until the twelfth night of Christmas, when it’s quietly taken down and shredded for New Year compost.
Hyde Park Ice Skating
No, it’s not because they forget to grit the footpaths – Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland will once again feature London’s biggest outdoor ice-rink. The rink is open from 10am to 10pm daily. Skaters are advised to book their preferred time slot in advance, as sessions always sell out quickly!
Covent Garden Royal Opera House
The Royal Ballet’s Christmas Season is a longstanding tradition, with a great programme of shows including Cinderella and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Meanwhile, the Royal Opera present Hansel and Gretel. If you wait for New Year, you’ll find quite a contrast. Anna Nicole Smith the Opera opens in February!
Greenwich Park 5K Santa Run
The Greenwich Park 5K Santa Run is held on Sunday 6th December and includes a free Santa suit for each participant. 2,000 Santa’s are expected to take part and no previous athletics experience is necessary! If you’re still feeling energetic by Christmas Day, traditional morning swimming is again taking place in Hyde Park’s welcoming Serpentine Lake.
Guest post by Ben Piper of UK Tickets.





