The festive season is upon us, and London is so magical as ever! If the Christmas lights at Oxford Street weren’t enough to entice you, here are my 5 favourite things to do during the festive season this December:
- Unleash your inner kid at Winter Wonderland
Its an annual tradition, you can’t possibly be a true Londoner if you don’t head down to Winter Wonderland at least once every year. I can’t remember a year where I didn’t head down there for the churros and a ride on a dragon (just call me #motherofdragons !!) on one of the many carousels. Unleash your inner child and don’t let anyone (and I mean anyone!) judge you for it!
2. So many festive afternoon teas, so little time
You know I love an afternoon tea, but afternoon teas at this time of the year are my most favourite festive activity. So many to choose from, but here are some of the faves…
Christmas Afternoon Tea at Claridges (Don’t miss Karl Lagerfield’s upside down Christmas tree installation!)
Christmas Carol Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester
Photo Credit – The Dorchester
Festive Afternoon Tea at Royal Lancaster London (halal options available upon request) – I’m looking forward to visiting this one in a few weeks!
Photo Credit – The Royal Lancaster Hotel
Ski Sunday Afternoon Tea at The Gherkin at the Christmas Ski Lodge
Festivi-tea at The Corinthia
Photo Credit – The Corinthia
3. Ice skating on the Natural History Museum Ice rink
Not much of an ice skater, but even if you’re hanging onto the railings the magic is hard to miss. Don’t let all those little kids whizzing past you put you off! 🙂
Or Somerset House…
4. And winter cinemas..
Rooftop Cinema at The Berkeley
Hot chocoloate, blankets, hot water bottles to cosy up on the rooftop of The Berkeley, Knightsbridge watching some of your favourite Christmas films? Yes please!
https://www.the-berkeley.co.uk/rooftop-cinema/
Photo Credit – @theluxeedition
Miracle on 34th Street at The View at The Shard
One of my ultimate feel good black and white Christmas films with a view of London? Where do I sign up.
https://www.theviewfromtheshard.com/en/whats-on/events/winter/miracle-on-34th-street-film-screening/
Cinema in the Snow, Hackney (8-18th December)
https://www.popupscreens.co.uk/tickets/events/upcoming/christmas/
Backyard Cinema’s Winter Night Garden (very limited availability)
Photo Credit – @timeout
https://www.backyardcinema.co.uk/
5. And, of course, all the many Instagrammable winter gardens (#doitforthegram)
Dalloway Terrace
Winter Forest, Broadgate
Have I missed anything out? Let me know what you’ve been doing during this festive period!
Lots of love,
TLH xx