The most wonderful of the year is finally here: the Festive season is upon us and London is celebrating. To make sure you make the most out of it, we have prepared some recommendations on how to enjoy this special time of the year in London with your loved-ones.
The top places to go ice-skating in London this festive season
Christmas in London wouldn’t be the same without a day of ice-skating. This is the perfect traditional Christmas activity for families, friends and couples. Here are the best places to go ice-skating in London this winter:
-Hide Park Winter Wonderland. When? From 19th November 2026 till 3rd January 2027 from 10am to 9:00pm. Where? Hyde Park, W2 2UH. Fee: adult tickets start from £12.65, children: £9.35
-Hampton Court Palace. When? From 20th November 2026 till 3rd January, 2027 from 10am to 8:00pm (excluding Christmas Day). Fee: Adult £21, children: £16
-Skate at Somerset House. When? 11th November 2026 until 10th January 2027. Where? Strand, London WC2R 1LA. Fee: adult tickets start from £16, children: £12.50
-Glide at Battersea Power Station. When? 6th November 2026 until 3rd January 2027. Where? Nine Elms, London SW11 8EF. Fee: adult tickets start from £19.56, children: £12.07
The top 5 places to do your Christmas Shopping in London
London has a shop for every single gift idea you could possibly think of. Although you can definitely indulge all year long shopping in its most iconic shopping centres, here are the places we recommend for your Christmas shopping!
-Harvey Nichols department store. Where? 109-125 Knightsbridge, Belgravia, London SW1X 7RJ
-Burlington Arcade. Where? 51 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 0QJ
-Harrods. Where? 87-135 Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL
-Oxford Street London. Where? Oxford Street London
-Westfield. Where? Westfield, Stratford, London