london at christmas

London at Christmas

There is a bunch of activities in London to male your Christmas celebration special.

Visit a dazzling show with three quarter of a million lights on Oxford Street

Each year since 1947, a Christmas tree has been given to the people of London from the people of

Norway in gratitude for Britain's support for Norway during World War II.

The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is usually a Norwegian spruce over 20 metres high and 50-60 years old. It is selected from the forests surrounding Oslo with great care in advance. The Norwegian foresters who look after it describe it fondly as 'the

queen of the forest'.

So you should definitely give it a look

Ice skating is one of London's favorite winter pastimes

Natural History Museum Ice Rink

Skate at Somerset House Ice Rink

London's major concert venues all stage performances at Christmas

Pantomime is a great Christmas tradition in London; as much a part of Christmas as

decorating Christmas trees, Christmas shopping and turkey!

Carols is still a rather popular Christmas tradition.

Take a thermos of hot tea and join a group of carol singers

London's Christmas markets are great places to find beautiful and unique gifts, from

jewellery and crafts, to fashion and toys.

So spend the day doing some Christmas shopping

Hand Knitted Christmas Socks

Or maybe Christmas sweets

Choose some presents for our loved ones.

Go and find a perfect christmas tree at the bazaar

Bur remember Brits say you need to take your tree and decorations down within 12 days of Christmas or you’ll have bad luck for

the next year.

There's nothing more exciting than meeting Santa.

Numerous Santa grottos are open around the city

For a very merry day out this Christmas, look no further than London Zoo – a winter wonderland in the heart of the city.

Have a Christmas Drink in a London Pub

A cozy London pub could be the perfect place to spend the 25th.

Try eggnog, candy cane cocoa or hot spiced cider

And have a Merry Christmas!