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Christmas in the Capital
Here are a few of our favourite attractions and activities across London that you can enjoy this festive season.
3 November, 2021
Our favourite Christmas markets
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Set up within the stunning Market Building, Christmas in Covent Garden offers everything from handmade crafts to unique jewellery.
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The iconic Borough Market offers some of the finest seasonal foods, cookery masterclasses and gifts for food lovers.
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Along with seasonal treats and delicious food, Christmas in Leicester Square is home to a Spiegeltent playing host to a bunch of exciting performances.
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Winter Wonderland's market features a range of traders selling locally sourced and handmade crafts, Christmas shopping staples and delicious food and beverages.
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Kingston Christmas Market offers magical gifts and street food, along with live music.
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Beneath the iconic Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square sit 34 wooden chalets offering plenty of festive food and drink, as well as high end gifts.
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Southbank Centre Winter Market is the setting for a range of pop-up bars, street food stalls and independent craft traders.
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A wonderful array of ethical, sustainable and vegan artisan products can be found at Hackney Christmas Market.
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With stunning views of Tower Bridge, Christmas by the River is host to stalls selling food, drink and perfect stocking fillers.
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Our favourite ice skating rinks
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The UK’s largest open-air ice rink can be found at Winter Wonderland, set around the charming Victorian bandstand in Hyde Park.
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Immerse yourself in the quintessential winter experience by ice skating within the grounds of the beautiful Hampton Court Palace.
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Canary Wharf Ice Rink offers themed sessions including 80’s, 90’s and Soul Classics nights.
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Skate surrounded by iconic architecture and views across Greenwich Park at Queen’s House.
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GLIDE at Battersea Power Station is London’s only riverside ice rink, surrounded by twinkling lights and a spectacular 30 ft Christmas tree.
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A uniquely Swiss themed experience is offered by Skate at Somerset House, set within the stunning courtyard, alongside the Chalet Suisse restaurant and Skate Lounge.
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Skate around a huge Christmas tree, under falling snow and to your favourite Christmas tunes at Alexandra Palace.
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Take a break from your Christmas shopping and visit the ice rink at Westfield.
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Our favourite Christmas lights
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Carnaby Street, W1
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Regent Street, W1B
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Chelsea, SW3
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Covent Garden, WC2
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Seven Dials, WC2
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Oxford Street, W1
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Trafalgar Square, WC2N
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Kew Gardens, TW9
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Lightopia, SE19
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Winter Wonderland, W1K
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Piccadilly Circus, W1D
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