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Christmas in London 2025

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Christmas in London highlights

Christmas lights tour

See London illuminated by enchanting Christmas lights.

Best Christmas shows

Discover the best festive theatre shows in London.

Top Christmas tours

Take a Christmas tour in and around London.

New Year's Eve tours

Catch the dazzling firework display on the river Thames.
From Christmas markets and Christmas shopping in London, to ice skating rinks and Christmas events, there are so many magical things to do in London at Christmas in 2025. Find out what to see and do this year, as Christmas trees, festive decorations and twinkling festive lights pop up across the city to celebrate Christmas in London.

Unmissable Christmas experiences in London

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Top Christmas activities

Check out this ultimate list of things to do in London at Christmas.

Christmas lights in London

Venture across the city to see the many incredible light displays.
Winter market stalls at the Southbank Centre

Best Christmas markets

Pick up unique gifts and festive treats at London’s best Christmas markets.

People ice skating around the band stand in Hyde Park at Winter Wonderland on a sunny winter's day

Top ice skating rinks

Twirl your way around the city’s ice skating rinks this winter.

Popular Christmas activities in London

Dancer Ivana Bueno performs on the stage of the London Coliseum where snow falling.

The Nutcracker

Be enchanted by Tchaikovsky’s captivating ballet that sees a girl go on magical adventures.

From £21.75
People wandering around the stalls of the Winter Wonderland with a Ferris Wheel in the background.

Winter Wonderland

Enjoy rides, circus acts, festive markets and more at London's iconic Winter Wonderland.

From £7.50
Theatre show poster for a sherlock carol in london.

A Sherlock Carol

Follow the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s mysterious death as Tiny Tim recruits Sherlock Holmes to solve a Christmas mystery.

From £13.26
A family wearing coats and scarves hold hands as they stand under a bright yellow cathedral of lights at Christmas at Kew.

Christmas at Kew

See the world-famous botanical gardens' dazzling light installations and enjoy delightful festive treats.

From £27.50
A crowd of people wearing festive costumes enjoying a Christmas Day lunch aboard a cruise.

Christmas Day lunch cruise

Take a tour of the city on a panoramic bus before boarding a boat on the Thames for a Christmas Day lunch cruise.

From £159.00
A woman wearing a green dress is decorating a magnificent Christmas tree in one of the State Rooms on Windsor Castle.

Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor

Visit three historical towns at Christmastime where streets are lined with pretty festive decorations.

From £184.00

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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in London

The exterior of Claridge's dressed up with Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, a nutcracker and soldiers.

Christmas Eve in London
Twinkling lights at Southbank Centre Winter Market

Christmas Day activities
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Twixmas in London

Enjoy Christmas in London with kids

Christmas activities for kids
Flaming puddings at Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studios The Making of Harry Potter

Quirky Christmas events

Best light festivals

London Christmas food and drink ideas

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Christmas afternoon teas
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Cosy pubs

Winter rooftop bars

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London Christmas highlights

December activities
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January activities

Christmas shopping in London

Bright red and gold lights illuminate the front of Fortnum and Mason with each window representing an advent calendar door

Christmas shopping hotspots

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New Year's Eve activities

New Year's Eve fireworks

New Year's Eve events

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Christmas: essential info
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