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17 magical activities for a fairytale Christmas in London

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Christmas in London, festive streets, dazzling store windows, lights everywhere, Christmas markets, and carol evenings – London has it all! Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season.

 

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Luton Airport transfer to London’s Victoria Station

Terravision coaches will take you to London’s Victoria Station in just 1 hour and 40 minutes. Adult tickets are priced at £13 for a one-way journey or just £20 for a return. Children under 5 travel for free, while those aged 5-12 can travel for £10 one-way or £15 return. No luggage restrictions apply.

In the event of a flight delay, coach tickets remain valid for the next available departure. Book your tickets online at least 24 hours before departure.

Prices are valid for online bookings via the Terravision website or by clicking the banner below.

 

1.Enjoy the festive air from Hyde Park where Winter Wonderland takes place.

Winter Wonderland is a carnival where you can find the largest UK`s open-air ice skating rink, bar ice, Ferris wheel, spectacular shows and a Christmas market. Winter Wonderland is opened every day except Christmas day. The metro stations nearby are Hyde Park Corner and Marble Arch.

It occurs between 21 November 2024 to 5 January 2025 and is opened Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

 

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2.Visit the Warner Bros studios which will be prepared for the “Hogwarts in the snow” holiday from 16th of November 2024 to 19th of January 2025. Step into the Forbidden Forrest, stroll down Diagon Alley or see the Griffyndor or Slytherin common rooms.

You can find details about Harry Potter tours and book a ticket <HERE> or on the Tiqets platform below.

 

3.Take an affordable tour on an Uber Boat along the River Thames and enjoy the view of London’s illuminated bridges. One adult ticket is 10.2 £ and 5.10 £ for children.

If you enjoy Thames cruises, there are even more options available, including discounted combo tickets that include cruises with meals or other perks, such as luggage storage. More details and bookings <here> or on the Tiqets platform below.

 

4.Take a stroll through the Kew Botanical Gardens, where lights, surprises, decorated pathways, and trees create a magical atmosphere. Between 13th of November 2024 and 5 January 2025, opened from 4.20 p.m. to 10 p.m. with the last entrance at 8 p.m.

One adult ticket price is 14 £ and one children ticket price is 5 £ (between November-January).

More details and bookings <here> or on the Tiqets platform.

 

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5.Grab a pair of skates and go ice skating at the Somerset House which will be opened between 13th of November 2024 to 12th of January 2025. DJs and special events, gourmet food, and plenty of good vibes at London’s premier winter experience.

One ticket with skates is from 15 to 26 £/adult and is opened between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

 

6.Enjoy the Christmas carols from Trafalgar square, Saint Paul’s cathedral or Saint Martin in the fields church. In Trafalgar Square, performances usually take place from 4 PM to 8 PM on weekdays and from 2 PM to 6 PM on holidays. Entry is free.

 

7.Discover the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ on Regent Street, where angel decorations made of 300,000 tiny lights will amaze you and fill you with joy.

 

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8.Cosy London igloos and cabins to cuddle up in this winter. Our list of amazing places from Skylight Tobacco Dock, Jimmy Pop Up -Fire and Fromage – South Bank, York & Albany winter cabin, Coppa Club Igloos.

Are you in the mood for a skip-the-line ticket to the Hard Rock Café London (Old Park Lane)? You can book it with Tiqets, hassle-free and without waiting in line. Details <here>.

 

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9.Do you enjoy the Christmas markets? There are plenty to choose from Southbank Centre Winter market, Covent garden Christmas markets, Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, London Bridge City or Kingston Christmas market.

Opened from early November to 24 December 2024.

 

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10.The Christmas lights and decorations are best seen on Oxford Street, Carnaby, Covent Garden, Bond Street, Regent Street, Sloane Square, and South Bank—but perhaps even better from an open-top bus or the London Eye.

 

11.Inevitably, you’ll find yourself drawn to books, and the best places to explore them are the famous London bookstores: Daunt Books, Foyles, Goldsboro Books, Hatchards, Lutyens and Rubinstein, Persephone Books, Shapero Rare Books, Southbank Centre book market, Stanfords, Waterstones.

Do you want to ride the London Eye, get a London card, or buy a museum ticket? Purchase it from Tiqets at the same price as at the counter and enjoy the time you saved. Details and bookings <here>.

 

12.If you want to go shopping on 26th and 27th of December you can’t miss the sales from the big shops. The sales period lasts until the end of January.

 

13.What about the most beautiful toy stores in London? Christmas without toys isn’t Christmas. No toy, no joy.

These are just a few of the toy stores in London: Hamleys, The Harry Potter Shop, The Disney Store, Cachao Toy Shop, Lego Store London Leicester Square, Benjamin Pollock`s Toyshop, Puppet Planet, Sylvanian Families, Science Museum Shop.

 

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14.Every year, Annabel’s, one of the most elegant clubs in the world, showcases a different Christmas facade, each one seemingly more beautiful than the last. We can’t wait to unveil the magic behind Annabel’s Christmas facade for 2024.

 

15.A royal Christmas celebration at the Tower of London will take place from 29 November 2024 to 5 January 2025, excluding 24 and 25 December 2024 and 1 January 2025. Discover how Christmas markets were once organized and immerse yourself in the Victorian festive atmosphere. Enjoy shows and listen to holiday music from that era.

Access is included with Tower admission <Here> or on the Tiqets platform below.

 

16.Enjoy festive family fun at Windsor Castle on Sundays, from 22 December 2024 to 5 January 2025, from 10 am to 3 pm, excluding 25-26 December 2024 and 1 January 2025. Tickets available here.

 

17.For the best Christmas trees, visit St. Pancras, Covent Garden, Coal Drops Yard, Leadenhall Market, and Trafalgar Square. The last one is the most famous in all of London because it is gifted every year by Norway. It’s a special tree that comes from the Oslo region and is brought to the UK by sea.

 

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