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 5 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 21st November till 5th January from 10am to 9pm. Where? Hyde Park, W2 2UH. Fee: adult tickets start from £11.50, children: £8.50
-Hampton Court Palace. When? From 22nd November, 2024 till 5th January, 2025. Fee: Adult £19.65, children: £14.65
-Skate at Somerset House. When? 13th November, 2024 until 10th January, 2025. Where? Strand, London WC2R 1LA. Fee: adult tickets start from £15.00, children: £10.00
-Glide at Battersea Power Station. When? 8th November, 2024 until 5th January, 2025. Where? Nine Elms, London SW11 8EF. Fee: adult tickets start from £16.00, children: £10.50
-Ice Rink Canary Wharf. When? When? 26th October, 2024 until 23th February, 2025. From 10am to 9pm. Where? Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AB. Fee: adult tickets start from £13.95
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