London Christmas Guide 2025
London is in full festive mode, and the city feels more magical than ever. From world-famous Christmas lights and traditional markets to immersive winter experiences and elegant seasonal events, the city offers something special for every visitor. Here is your updated guide to the best Christmas lights, markets, experiences, and seasonal highlights still available this season.
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✨CHRISTMAS LIGHTS (ongoing now)
All major areas are already illuminated for the season:
Regent Street
Oxford Street
Carnaby Street
Covent Garden & Seven Dials
Belgravia
Bond Street – Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Cartier, Ralph Lauren façades
A private chauffeur-driven Christmas Lights Tour remains one of the most enchanting ways to experience them.
🎁 BEST FESTIVE STORES & DISPLAYS
Harrods, Liberty, Fortnum & Mason – iconic Christmas windows
Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Cartier, Ralph Lauren – luxury façades
Annabel’s (Berkeley Square) – one of London’s most elaborate yearly Christmas installations
St Pancras, Covent Garden & Trafalgar Square Christmas Trees
Leadenhall Market – beautiful traditional décor
✨ Selfridges – “A Most Magical Christmas” (Disney Theme)
Disney-themed festive displays and installations.
Visit Dolly’s Starring Disney on the LG floor — a special café offering Disney-inspired tea and seasonal sweets.
✨ The Ralph Lauren Christmas Experience (Sloane Square)
A cosy festive terrace with seasonal drinks, elegant decorations, and an unmistakably warm Christmas atmosphere.
🎄 CHRISTMAS MARKETS (all ongoing)
Southbank Winter Market — until 4 January
Leicester Square Christmas Market — until 1 January
Covent Garden Apple Market — ongoing
Greenwich Market — ongoing
Trafalgar Square Christmas Market — until 2 January
King’s Cross / Coal Drops Yard — until 22 January
🍴 Special Highlight:
Tod’s Christmas Food Market — Tottenham Court Road
Curated by @eatingwithTod — featuring limited-edition festive dishes and London’s rising street-food creators.
⛸ ICE RINKS (open now)
Somerset House Ice Rink
Battersea Power Station Glide
Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink
Canary Wharf Ice Rink
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink
🎡 MAJOR CHRISTMAS EVENTS (running now)
Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park — until 1 January
Christmas at Kew Gardens — until 4 January
Neverland at Kenwood House — until 3 January
Hogwarts in the Snow (Warner Bros Studio Tour) — until 18 January
🎭 SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
Carols at Royal Albert Hall — performances throughout December
Churchill Arms — famous for its 90+ Christmas trees
The Great Christmas Feast — immersive dinner & storytelling
Peter Pan Cup — the traditional Christmas swim in Hyde Park (25 December, spectators welcome)
📸 BEST PHOTO LOCATIONS
Harrods, Liberty, Fortnum & Mason windows
Cartier & Tiffany on Old Bond Street
Annabel’s (Berkeley Square)
Covent Garden, St Pancras & Trafalgar Square Christmas Trees
Leadenhall Market
Ralph’s Coffee, New Bond Street
🍰 FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA (seasonal menus running)
Fortnum & Mason
The Ritz
Claridge’s
The Langham
The Savoy
🎄 Merry Christmas from BSI UK!
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