10 Christmas Activities in London

London boasts some of the country’s most dazzling Christmas displays, and admiring them is just one way to get into the festive spirit. From the twinkling lights of Oxford Street, to the beautiful decorations that illuminate Covent Garden, you’ll be blown away with the sparkling array of Christmas lights that embellish the capital.

What’s more, The Belgravia Christmas Display Competition is back for 2022, so you can follow Belgravia’s Christmas trail to discover the neighbourhood’s beautiful festive displays.

Don’t forget to vote for your favourite! The winner will be announced on Monday 19th December.

One of the many delights of Christmas are the Christmas Markets, and London has plenty of them! Whether you go for the heart-warming food stalls, the festive atmosphere, or the artisan gifts, a Christmas market is a must-do activity each year. Imagine a mulled wine (or cider) in one hand, a mince pie in the other, listening to joyous carols as you buy presents for your loved-ones. It doesn’t get much merrier than that!

Our favourites are Sloane Square, bustling with Santa’s Grotto and a Bavarian Curling Rink, and Pimlico Farmers Market filled with the tastiest festive treats! Both just moments from our hotel doors and available until 24 December 2022. 

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The ultimate Christmas destination in London!

Hyde Park is lit with fairy lights and filled to the brim with Londoners and visitors alike. If you’ve never been before, this place has everything you can dream of… With humble beginnings as an open-air Christmas market, Winter Wonderland has since grown into an extravaganza with ice-skating, roller-coaster rides, street-food stalls, festive bars and live music and shows. For 16 years, it has been spreading the Christmas spirit throughout London, and this year won’t be any different.

Be sure to visit between 18 November 2022 and 2 January 2023.

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Marvel at five entire cities made of gingerbread this winter with The Gingerbread City at The Museum of Architecture in Belgravia. Now in its sixth year, the exhibition features expertly crafted cities created by more than 100 architects, designers and engineers. Made with dough, sweets and icing, these mini-city masterpieces will depict five edible cities across different climate zones: polar, continental, temperate, dry and tropical, exploring our desire for more liveable cities where most everyday needs can be accomplished within a 15-minute walk, cycle or trip on public transport.

Edible and festive, a visit to The Gingerbread City is a must-do this Christmas, open from 3 December, 2022 to 3 January, 2023 at 6-7 Motcomb Street, Belgravia, London.

Photo Credit: BelgraviaLDN

Enjoy 75-minutes of pure Christmas magic, with a horse drawn carriage ride through Richmond Park.

Head to Holly Lodge, where you’ll be greeted with slow gin and mince pies, before taking your place in the carriage drawn by 6 majestic Shire Horses. As you trot around the park in all it’s winter glory, let your senses go to work. Enjoy the sounds of hoofs and bells, feel the warmth snuggled under a blanket, and watch the wildlife in their natural habitat. (If you’re lucky, you may even get to experience some snow!). What’s more, you’ll also be treated to a unique behind-the-scenes visit of the working stables.

An experience not to be missed! Available until Sunday 1st January 2023.

Photo Credit: Royal Parks