CHRISTMAS IN LONDON | London Christmas Markets, Lights & Activities That You Can't Miss!

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  • If you're looking for the best Christmas in London activities, be sure to watch this video and read the full written guide here for more details: happytowander.com/christmas-t...
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    Wondering where to find the best Christmas lights in London, or where to visit the best Christmas markets in London? This guide to the top Christmas in London activities is sure to help you plan your festive trip to London for the holidays, with plenty of fun holiday-themed ideas for things to do in London at Christmas time.
    This video features some of the most popular London Christmas activities, from Christmas markets like Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and Christmas by the River to the Trafalgar Square Christmas Market, Leicester Square Christmas Market, Battersea Christmas Market, Mayfair Christmas Market and more... as well as the famous Christmas lights on Regent St, Carnaby St, South Molton St, and Oxford St.
    Other recommendations include the best ice skating rinks in London, like skating at Somerset House, skating at Battersea Power Station, skating at Hampton Court Palace, skating at the Queen's House in Greenwich, and more.
    If you are visiting London for Christmas, don't miss this list of festive and fun London holiday activities!
    00:00 INTRODUCTION
    00:43 QUICK TIPS
    01:35 1. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & DECOR
    03:24 2. CHRISTMAS MARKETS
    07:46 3. FESTIVE DEPARTMENT STORES
    08:54 4. ICE SKATING RINKS
    09:33 5. FESTIVE TREATS
    10:04 6. FESTIVE BARS & RESTAURANTS
    10:50 7. HOLIDAY SHOWS
    11:18 8. FESTIVE LONDON ATTRACTIONS

Komentáře • 59

  • @HappytoWander
    @HappytoWander  Před rokem +5

    Hey everyone! Hope you enjoy this guide to Christmas things to do in London. I list out more specifics and recommendations in the written version of this guide, so be sure to check it out here: happytowander.com/christmas-things-to-do-in-london/

  • @GG-wp5do
    @GG-wp5do Před 5 měsíci +2

    Just got back from touring the London Christmas lights and markets...I did most of your places on this video in one night- im a flight attendant and thats all i had. I loved the decorations on new Bond street..just beautiful, thank you

  • @timwright701
    @timwright701 Před rokem +37

    They know how to do Christmas in England.

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Před rokem +1

      They certainly do!!

    • @hypeout-original
      @hypeout-original Před rokem

      @@HappytoWander even though the financial state of the country is in horrible conditions they still waste electricity on all these lights... Good looking at least

    • @pop7292
      @pop7292 Před 8 měsíci +2

      London not England,England barely puts lights up on their houses so you can only really feel the Christmas spirit in London. I've been there and outside of London there are not a lot of lights up.

    • @Cartar.11
      @Cartar.11 Před 8 měsíci

      The lighting the decorations and generally it is a beautiful place to visit around Christmas time with so much to do. I heard winter wonderland is worth a visit in London also.

  • @yurischulz7542
    @yurischulz7542 Před 9 měsíci +3

    2. Place on my Bucket list.
    I always wanted to go to London in the pre- christmas time to christmas

  • @Vanloves2travel
    @Vanloves2travel Před 10 měsíci +2

    Wow! So much festivity to see and enjoy at Christmas in London. Adding this to my growing bucket list. Thanks for another amazing video, Christine.

  • @sarawarrener2193
    @sarawarrener2193 Před rokem +5

    Fantastic video Christine. So many great ideas. Bucket list is to come back to London to enjoy everything Christmas 🎄🎄

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it, Sara!! Hope you get to see London at Christmas time someday

  • @erine.5680
    @erine.5680 Před rokem +4

    I miss Christmas in London so much Austria is definitely a place to visit during Christmas time but for me London has the most by far options

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Před rokem +2

      Aw! I actually think the Christmas markets are wayyyy nicer in Austria, but I agree nobody does Christmas glitz and glamour like London when it comes to decorations and lights 🤩

  • @artsygirl2003
    @artsygirl2003 Před rokem +1

    aww you're back! merry christmas and thank you for sharing ❤🎄🎁

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Před rokem

      Yes I am!! Hi!! Thanks so much for the lovely comment and for watching 🥰

  • @restingquietlyclub
    @restingquietlyclub Před rokem +3

    Great video. I aspire to spend a lovely family Christmas in London.. definitely on the bucketlist!

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Před rokem

      Hope you get that chance sooner rather than later!!! Thanks so much for watching 🥰

  • @kalisdu
    @kalisdu Před rokem +1

    Many thanks for the Maps list 🥰 Have a lovely Christmas!

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Před rokem

      You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching 🥰

  • @beautifulflorida
    @beautifulflorida Před rokem +2

    This is so amazing! Very nice walk! Happy New Year!

  • @PS_Travels
    @PS_Travels Před rokem +4

    London does do Christmas well. Lovely video 😊

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Před rokem +1

      Yes, I still can’t get over how magical it all is!! Thanks for watching 🥰

  • @josephsnearline2022
    @josephsnearline2022 Před 7 měsíci

    I made the mistake of going to Hamley’s on Regent Street on a Saturday afternoon in December to look for some gifts for my son. It was absolutely crazy. My then four year old son appreciated the gifts though, asking me when I was going back to London.

  • @drewcorry5056
    @drewcorry5056 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely Awesome from start to finish

  • @satan6548
    @satan6548 Před 6 měsíci

    We are here now, visiting from California, thanks to your video. Thanks!

  • @pv5730
    @pv5730 Před rokem +1

    So thorough. Thanks.

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Před rokem

      You’re very welcome! Hope you find it helpful!

  • @jimharrington5678
    @jimharrington5678 Před 9 měsíci

    Very informative thanks for your efforts

  • @arunyesodharan6836
    @arunyesodharan6836 Před 9 měsíci

    We are coming to explore London in Christmas this year.. waiting !!! ❤

    • @shivamgulati5320
      @shivamgulati5320 Před 6 měsíci

      Hey, even I am planning at the same time, can you help me with the places you have shortlisted, will appreciate the help :)

  • @user-xc4eh4kp9n
    @user-xc4eh4kp9n Před rokem

    Bravo!! great content. I was wondering if any of your videos cover new years night? Where to eat and booking, watch fire works, i.e.?

  • @edwardlawrence4278
    @edwardlawrence4278 Před rokem +1

    At night I Seen this Video I Like So much Beautiful Decorate Shops and Bulding.Funtastic🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Před rokem

      So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 🥰

  • @BostonsRandJ
    @BostonsRandJ Před rokem +2

    WONDERFUL! C U next year???

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Před rokem

      Yes I’d love to come back again next year over the holidays! 😍

  • @fitz4adventures
    @fitz4adventures Před rokem +1

    Absolutely amazing. We were in London Dec last year and will be returning this year, we simply love it.

    • @racing4fun384
      @racing4fun384 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Awesome I’m going for the first time.. what should I except weather wise ?

    • @racing4fun384
      @racing4fun384 Před 11 měsíci

      Going Dec 13-26

    • @fitz4adventures
      @fitz4adventures Před 11 měsíci

      @@racing4fun384 Last year it was COLD. High in the low 30's F lows in the 20's. We were there Dec 11th and it snowed one night, it was a sight to see for sure. It's in our London video if interested. The Christmas vibe is AMAZING!!!!

    • @racing4fun384
      @racing4fun384 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@fitz4adventures awesome, what about the rain? Did it rain a lot?

    • @fitz4adventures
      @fitz4adventures Před 11 měsíci

      @@racing4fun384 we had great weather, COLD but no rain.

  • @RubbishRemovals356
    @RubbishRemovals356 Před rokem

    Magical

  • @jacquelinele3242
    @jacquelinele3242 Před 26 dny

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful and complete video, so many tips on Christmas spots to visit. I can't wait to get to London next december 🎉
    Just one thing, could speak slower in your different videos ? 😊

  • @user-zd2ip5nk6o
    @user-zd2ip5nk6o Před 8 měsíci

    Charming❣️

  • @travisperfekt
    @travisperfekt Před rokem +2

    Hey wonderful London videos, how do you the videos so high quality? Any tip would be apppreciated:)

    • @HappytoWander
      @HappytoWander  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much!!! I’m not sure I do anything special, but I film in 4K 50fps with my Sony a7IV. I also have some great lenses (24-70mm f2.8 G-Master & a nifty 50) which help!

  • @RissAndCo
    @RissAndCo Před 11 měsíci

    Do you know when the Christmas markets end? We will be there JAN 4-8 and hoping we’ll still see all the decor and markets?

    • @Magic_beans_
      @Magic_beans_ Před 10 měsíci

      You’ll probably see some. The lighting displays tend to stick around until about Epiphany (Jan. 6). If you want to see those it should probably be one of the first things you do.
      Only a few markets have confirmed their dates for 2023-24, so we can only really say what’s happened in the past. Most close by Jan. 1, but a couple should still be there when you arrive. Last year Leicester Square and Southbank stayed open through the first week of January.

  • @heroinevoyages
    @heroinevoyages Před 6 měsíci

    Will it still be festive from 26-31 December ?

  • @vadusa
    @vadusa Před rokem

    Mostly Christmas City it's New York and most popular Christmas songs in the World 🎵 from USA. Sorry 🤣 We are absolutely Love England 🇬🇧 and Welcome to Manhattan for Christmas Time!

  • @barakskitchennvlogs9121
    @barakskitchennvlogs9121 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful sharing with us ❤ stay happy 💕 new subscribe ❤

  • @gloriachoy1591
    @gloriachoy1591 Před 8 měsíci

    Did you say no public transportation on Christmas!

  • @elbaby2001
    @elbaby2001 Před 7 měsíci

    How long after Christmas do these events last? I get to London between Christmas and new years.

  • @bensmithy4279
    @bensmithy4279 Před rokem

    Woah you do talk fast.

  • @user-ks5ek1me6o
    @user-ks5ek1me6o Před 10 měsíci

    You gave a good journey in 12 minutes🫶🏻