Christmas in London
There are mince pies in the shops and decorations are going up all over town – it can only mean one thing – Christmas is coming and City Countdown just can’t wait! Here’s our guide to the events we think you’ll love this Christmas in London.
Eccleston Yards Christmas Market
Belgravia’s best kept secret, Eccleston Yards, is getting into the festive spirit this month with the launch of its first ever Christmas Market. The venue, which will open on Fridays, Saturdays, and S...
A Christmas Carol at The Bridge Theatre
Nicholas Hytner’s new version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Bridge theatre promises a scary, joyful, spooky, hilarious and ultimately triumphant adaptation of the play. And with j...
Support the UK’s out of work musicians by buying an Xmas Tree from Green Elf Trees
We don’t want to make this any more stressful than it already is, but this year’s round of Christmas shopping might be the most important you ever do. Not only can you support the retail industr...
The Queen’s House Ice Skating Rink
Enjoy breathtaking views of the River Thames and Greenwich Royal Park as you glide gracefully (or not) around The Queen’s House Ice Skating Rink this Christmas. The venue, which is set on ...
Cosy Fashion for Winter 2020
With indoor festive parties pretty much off the table, our wish lists are filling up with knits and loungewear to comfortably transition from Autumn to Winter. Not only is winter a time to stay cosy, ...
The Miracle on Kingdom Street
This Christmas, the Miracle On Kingdom Street is offering Londoners a chance to escape the real world for a fun filled winter wonderland full of twinkling lights and snow dusted pine trees. Set in the...
The Coppa Club Igloos
It’s igloo bagging season again, and if you fancy grabbing one, you’ll have to be quick. There are few better ways to spend a cold winter evening than to be surrounded by your mates in a c...
Things To Do In London At Christmas
It’s that time of the year again, folks. Everywhere you look, Londoners are donning their best reindeer ears and slipping into their finest Christmas jumpers. Supermarkets are piled high with tu...
London’s Cosiest Places for Winter
It goes without saying that London is amazing when the sun is shining and the weather is good. Winter in the city can be tough, however, with rain, sleet and even snow to contend with. Fortunately, th...
Last Christmas Movie
If you were beginning to think that the great British rom com was dead, then this Emma Thompson helmed festive treat could not have come at a better time. Set to the music of pop legend George Michael...
Walthamstow Wassailing
Why not join the good people of Walthamstow for a New Year’s Wassailing Ceremony. What better way to celebrate the season of good will than with this anicent toast to the season? Wassailing is an anci...
Skate NYE
This article refers to the Skate New Year’s Eve event in 2018. It’s time to get your skates on and get yourself down to Somerset House on the 31st of December for this spectacular New Year...
Grimm Tales – Unicorn Theatre
This well chosen collection of tales from the legendary Grimm brothers leads its audience into a dark world of fantasy, enchantment and magic. The Unicorn Theatre is the venue for the show with the th...
Winterville Winter Festival
London seems particularly determined to do Christmas in style this year. The city is currently playing host to a seemingly neverending array of festive events and experiences, with several Winter Wond...
The Nutcracker – Ballet in London
If you fancy seeing some top ballet in London, then don’t miss this brilliant production. The Nutcracker has been delighting audiences since it first debuted in St Petersburg in 1892. Since then...
After Dark – Winter Festival
If you’ve grown bored of the bog standard high street Christmas decorations and you are yearning for something a bit more bespoke and original, then maybe this new winter festival at the ever wonderfu...
Beauty and the Beast
This well known story, famously the subject of several successful films, gets the pantomime treatment this Christmas with the producers promising an all singing, all dancing musical delight to thrill ...
Christmas At London Zoo
Festive trails are big business in London in 2018 and not to be outdone, London Zoo have thrown their hat into the ring with their very own festive grotto. The new festive trail will give visitors a c...
