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.
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Christmas At Kew
A Tunnel of Light, scented Fire Garden and a beautifully illuminated Rose Garden are just a few of the attractions on offer for visitors to Kew this holiday season. The visitor attraction in West Lond...
Christmas At London Zoo
From a fun festive trail to a sensory sweet shop which is just bursting with fantastical and sweet effects, Christmas At London Zoo has something for absolutely everyone. The festive trail will ...
Hampton Court Palace Ice Skating Rink
It really says something that Hampton Court was Henry VIII’s favourite home because the Tudor monarch had over sixty palaces to choose from. You will love it too, especially at Christmas when the venu...
Kingston Christmas Market
If you head down to Kingston Town centre this festive season, you’ll discover that the South West London town has had a festive makeover to coincide with the opening of its Christmas market...
Lightopia
It may be dark and chilly out but there’s no need to go into hibernation just yet. The city has a plethora of cool things to do at this time of the year, with tonnes of fantastic events to warm ...
Miracle At Henrietta
Oh, we do like a festive pop up, and, in our opinion, if you’re going to do one – you’d better go big or go home. Thankfully, the Henrietta Hotel seem to have followed our advice with the kitsch...
Natural History Museum Ice Rink
After a break for the pandemic in 2020, the Natural History Museum Ice Rink is back in 2021, and with a new installation planned for 2022, this year marks the final time that the rink will be erected ...
Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever
Superstar of the small screen Peppa Pig returns to the West End this winter with a new show at the Duke of York theatre. Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever will feature all of the delightful characters t...
Skate at Somerset House
London is truly blessed when it comes to festive skating rinks. There’s the magnificent offering at the Natural History Museum, the equally stunning set up at the Tower of London, the enormous rink at...
Southbank Centre Winter Market
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without a Christmas Market and one of the best in town in recent years has been the one on the Southbank. The Southbank Centre Christmas Market is part of a lar...
The Great Feast
As Christmas approaches, news reaches us of a fantastic new food and music festival in Central London. The Great Feast will see Dominic Cools-Lartigue and Selfridges combine for a one of a kind, multi...
The Macallan Manor House
There’s nothing quite as fun as a really good festive pop up, and the Rosewood’s new offering is about as inviting as they get. Set in the swish surroundings of the Holborn hotel, The Macallan Manor H...
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 ...
The Snowman
If you’re looking for heartwarming theatre in London this Christmas, then this is the production for you. This festive version of The Snowman brings Raymond Briggs’ book delightfully to li...
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...
Winter Wonderland – Christmas Events in London
Christmas events in London really don’t come any bigger or better than Winter Wonderland. The winter festival has been wowing visitors for over ten years with its intoxicating mix of fun fair rides, i...
Gingerbread City
When I first read about the Museum of Architecture’s Gingerbread City initiative, my first thoughts were that it must be a wind up. A whole city made of gingerbread?! Surely that was too good to...
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...
