We love Christmas.
It is such a magical
time of year. I love nothing more than making it exciting and magical
for the children, seeing them enchanted with the magic of Santa and
their gleeful faces as they enjoy all Christmassy things before the
joy of opening gifts galore on the big day.
Another big love of mine
is to see the twinkle of Christmas lights and decorations adorning
streets, houses and shops. Christmas events such as Winter
Wonderlands are like heaven to me. Likewise I love the hustle and
bustle of Christmas shopping, finding that perfect gift for my loved
ones before beautifully wrapping them to place under the sparkling
Christmas tree.
As I love Christmas
especially Christmas shopping on high streets that are showcasing
captivating Christmas decorations, we have decided to venture further
afield for out Christmas shopping this year with a little trip to
London.
With so many magical
things to do at Christmas in London from Christmas shopping, festive
events, Christmas markets, ice skating rinks and Winter Wonderlands,
my love of all things Christmassy will be well and truly satisfied by
a visit to London at Christmas. Plus seeing the capital adorned with
twinkling lights, Christmas decorations and stunning Christmas trees
will be a wonderfully magical sight for the children.
Here are a few of the
Christmas themed things I would love to do whilst visiting London -
Trafalgar Square
Christmas tree
A trip to London during
December would not be complete without visiting the magnificent
Christmas tree that is displayed in Trafalgar Square. I love the
tradition of the tree being donated to the people of Britain by the
city of Oslo each year and it would be amazing to be able to say I’ve
seen it in person. It would be even more magical if we manage to
visit when there is carol singing underneath the tree….a truly
festive delight.
Christmas shopping
As well as hitting the
high street shops where I will have to make sure to visit Liberty of
London (I’ve wanted to visit here for many, many years), Harrods
and Selfridges even if it is just to see what their Christmas
displays and departments, top of my list is exploring the numerous
Christmas markets and festive fairs that fill the capital during the
month of December.
Winter Wonderland
Christmas would not be
complete without a visit to a Winter Wonderland and the one in Hyde
Park looks perfect for getting festive. I know the kids will love the
huge funfair and games, and I will enjoy exploring the Christmas
market and the festive atmosphere.
Ice skating
Giving us a little snowy
and wintery wonder ice skating is perfect for Christmas fun. Thanks
to lots of ice rinks popping up all across London at places such as
Canary Wharf and the Natural History Museum we will be able to enjoy
a little Winter ice skating.
Christmas At Kew
Christmas time at Kew
Gardens sounds magical thanks to the twinkly light trail after dark
where in the setting of stunning lights there are also Victorian
funfair rides and food stalls.
I cannot wait for our
Christmassy trip to London where we will enjoy a few magical days in
the capital. With so much Christmas events and shopping to enjoy we
will be grateful to be able to rest our heads and get some much
needed relaxation after busy Christmas filled days at the holiday apartment of Short Let London.
Have you enjoyed
London at Christmas time? Do you recommend any other Christmas events
in the capital?
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