An illuminated Christmas tree at night, in front of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

Christmas in London 2023

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Christmas ideas

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 2023. Find out what to see and do this year, as Christmas trees, festive decorations and twinkling London Christmas lights pop up across the city.

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Unmissable Christmas activities

London Bridge City christmas market by tower bridge Top Christmas markets
The ice skating rink at Skylight rooftop in the evening, with fairy lights above the rink and views across London. Top ice-skating rinks

Christmas shopping in London

Christmas lights above Oxford Street, London, at night Christmas shopping hotspots
Shoppers and cars pass Selfridges, covered in twinkling lights for the festive season. Winter sales

Tickets, hotels and offers

Theatre tickets
Attraction tickets
Hotels

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in London

Christmas Eve in London
Christmas tree and lit-up seasonal shopfronts in Mayfair, London Christmas Day activities
A Christmas tree with dazzling warm white lights and red ornaments in the foreground. Red buses beneath shining 'spirits' of Christmas and stars. Top Christmas lights

Family Christmas ideas

A boy smiles as he's given a present by Santa within Hamleys' Santa's Grotto. Christmas activities for kids
Flaming puddings at Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studios The Making of Harry Potter Quirky Christmas events
Purple and white illuminations light up the water and bridge over the ancient moat at Eltham Palace. Best light festivals

London Christmas food and drink ideas

An indulgent table covered in a Christmas-themed afternoon tea with plates adorned with Holly and sweet treats with Christmas cocktails. Christmas afternoon teas
Cosy pubs
A busy rooftop bar with fairy lights and stunning views across London's skyline. Rooftop bars

London New Year ideas

Friends gathered around sparklers and smiling. New Year's Eve activities
New Year's Eve fireworks
London New Year's Eve Fireworks © Kois Miah New Year's Eve events

Holiday season in London

Activities in the snow
December activities
Four women wrapped in coats and scarves are walking with shopping bags on Carnaby Street in London. January activities

Plan your festive break in London

London hotels
A London Underground sign lit up at night, with Christmas lights shining in the background. Christmas: essential info
Person holding a blue London transport Oyster card with a London Underground train arriving at a Tube platform in the background. Oyster and travelcards