Our London Christmas collection
Christmas in London.
London at Christmas really is magical. Angels above Regent Street, a giant tree in Covent Garden, and shop windows that make a quick walk take rather longer than planned.
We’ve brought our photographs, favourite stops and practical notes together here. Come for a little Christmas inspiration, then choose the story, route or planning advice you need.
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The detail behind the lights
Make a weekend of it.
Three ways into the same trip. Read our photo story for the atmosphere, open the maps for the route, or check the essentials before you go.
01 · The story
A Christmas weekend in London
From Covent Garden to the Christmas angels: our photographs and a suggested two-day plan, with time to stop and look up.
Read the weekend story →
02 · The route
London Christmas: your two-day route map
Put the places in order. Four day-and-evening maps bring the walking sections and Tube connections together.
Explore the route maps →
03 · The essentials
London at Christmas: before you go
Switch-on dates, tickets, weather and the practical details to check before heading out into the lights.
Read before you go →A few lights. A lot of looking up.
You don’t have to see every display. Pick a few favourites, leave room for a warm drink, and let the city do the rest. The photographs are from our visit; this year’s confirmed dates and seasonal details are in the articles.