There is no better time to be in London than during the month of December. This is when the streets come to life in streams of fairy lights, so pretty that it often feels like you are inside a Christmas tree! You can also enjoy traditional European Christmas Markets, a new tradition that has swept London.
This year I travelled to London to soak up the Christmas spirit and see for myself just how magical this city can be at Christmas time. Here are my top picks for everything you should do for a magical Christmas in London.
Post updated December 2021.
How to spend Christmas in London
1. Winter Wonderland
As the Brit’s version of a traditional European Christmas Market, Winter Wonderland is the most important Christmas activity for any visitor to London in November/December because it truly is a world of wonder. Think pop-up German stalls selling glühwein,