Christmas lights over Regent Street at night
All seasons

December – February

Christmas & winter in London

Lights, panto and fires in historic pubs.

Why go

  • Festive lights
  • Panto & shows
  • Cozy pubs & hotels

Things to do

Best of winter

Regent Street lights Mayfair Regent Street lights Festive light displays
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Winter Wonderland Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Funfair in Hyde Park
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Covent Garden Piazza & Market Soho & Covent Garden Covent Garden Piazza & Market Piazza at Christmas
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Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square Giant Christmas tree
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The Royal Opera House Soho & Covent Garden The Royal Opera House Ballet & opera
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The Savoy Soho & Covent Garden The Savoy Grand afternoon tea
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The Ritz London Mayfair & St James's The Ritz London Palm Court afternoon tea
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George Inn Borough & Bermondsey George Inn Galleried coaching inn
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Princess Louise Bloomsbury & Fitzrovia Princess Louise Victorian pub interior
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Pack list

What to bring

  • Warm coat
  • Scarf & gloves
  • Warm hat
  • Waterproof boots
  • Thermal layers
  • Umbrella

Events to know

On the calendar

  • Christmas lightsFrom November
  • Winter WonderlandTypically mid-Nov to early Jan
  • Pantomime seasonDec – Jan
  • New Year's Eve fireworksDecember 31
  • Chinese New YearJan / Feb

Dates change every year, so check the organizer's website before you plan around an event.

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