Christmas lights
Christmas at Kew
An illuminated evening trail through the gardens. A good choice when the light installations themselves are the main event.
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Winter in London
Discover Christmas markets, ice skating, festive lights and New Year’s Eve. Plan your winter trip with our independent guides.
Winter events to discover
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Ice skating
Skate at Somerset House
An outdoor courtyard rink for a classic central London winter evening. Pair it with a wander through nearby Covent Garden.
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Winter fairs
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
A full-scale festive fair with rides, food, ice attractions and skating. Choose this for a lively outing with several activities in one place.
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Christmas lights tours
Compare walking tours and a Christmas lights bus with an audio guide plus a river boat ticket.
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Hogwarts in the Snow
Look for studio admission with return transport, on a date during the festive feature.
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The evening light trail needs its own ticket. Regular garden admission does not include it.
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A West End musical for your winter trip
Compare all 12 musicalsA family matinee, an evening in Oz or a night of ABBA songs. Find the show that fits your plans, then check performance dates in our guides.
The Lion King
Puppetry and familiar songs at the Lyceum. Combine it with Covent Garden; check the age advice for a family visit.
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Wicked
An evening in Oz at the Apollo Victoria. Keep dinner and your pre-show plans around Victoria.
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Mamma Mia!
An upbeat ABBA musical at the Novello, with time for a West End walk before the performance.
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See London at your own pace
Afternoon tea on the river or a private black cab outing between festive plans.
Christmas edition announced
Luminiscence at Westminster Cathedral
An immersive light and music show, with a Christmas edition from 25 November to 2 January. Check individual performance dates before booking.
Plan your winter visit
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A Christmas weekend in London
A two-day plan combining the West End with a winter outing.
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Choose activities around your family, the weather and the journey home.
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A festive walk through London’s streets, lights and window displays.
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