Christmas in London is truly magical, as the city transforms with festive lights, iconic markets, and winter-themed activities that feel like scenes straight from a holiday movie.
Place
Oxford Street
Landmark
4.6
Flagship & major department stores line this bustling street featuring around 300 retailers.
Regent Street
Landmark
4.8
Well-known street for shopping featuring sophisticated flagship stores & international retailers.
Carnaby Street
Landmark
4.6
Hip pedestrian West End street dating back to the 1600s lined with global & one-off fashion brands.
Covent Garden
Landmark
Activity/Tour
London Christmas Lights Guided Tour With Christmas Music
Activity
4.8
Attraction
Hyde Park
Park
4.7
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.
Tower of London
Historical place
4.6
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
Tower Bridge
Attraction
4.8
Panoramic views from high-level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery.
Somerset House
Attraction
4.4
Neoclassical riverside palace hosting courtyard events, a winter ice rink and the Courtauld Gallery.
Battersea Power Station
Historical landmark
4.6
Repurposed riverside Victorian power station featuring luxury shops, dining & entertainment.
Hampton Court Palace
Historical place
4.7
Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.
Harrods
Department store
4.4
Entertainment
Southbank Centre Winter Market
Market
4.0
Outdoor, global street food market, focused on sustainable and artisan produce; open weekends.
Shopping
London Bridge Christmas Market
Shopping mall
4.4
Fortnum & Mason
Department store
4.6
18th-century department store known for its gourmet groceries including tea and posh preserves.
Cafe/Dessert
Selfridges
Department store
4.5
Upscale department store stocking designer & popular clothing brands plus housewares & gifts.