Christmas in London
Christmas in London is pretty darn magical. The entire city gets a festive makeover, complete with lights, trees, and baubles galore. Sure, it's absolutely freezing, ram packed with people, and eye-wateringly expensive, but still... MAGIC. I've put together a mini guide with some of my favourite festive spots and things to do around the city in the run up to Christmas.
Top 5 Christmas Lights in London
01. Regent and Oxford Streets
The most famous of London light displays, head to Regent Street for the iconic angels. Neighbouring Oxford Street also has a pretty star motif display.
02. Carnaby Street
Carnaby Street has a long history for being one of London's coolest thoroughfares, and as such it's lights are always unique. Expect colour, flamboyance, and lots of fun!
03. Covent Garden
The Piazza is known for it's oversized baubles that adorn the market place, but head to Seven Dials for more festive lights, and maybe even a cheeky spot of shopping.
04. Bond Street
The legendary shopping street looks it's very best at Christmas, with plenty of festive displays from the well-heeled businesses that call it home.
05. Kew Gardens
Christmas at Kew is a major event in London, with the botanical gardens given a light-filled festive makeover.
Festive Fits
Restaurants and Dining
The Ivy Chelsea
The Ivy Chelsea Garden is a lavish restaurant on The Kings Road known for it's epic festive displays (pictured).
34 Mayfair
Luxury Central London restaurant 34 Mayfair goes all out with festive decor - past years have included over 14,000 decorations and a bauble ceiling.
Daphne's
Daphne's in Chelsea is known for it's spectacular canopy of baubles that hangs over diners. I've never actually eaten there, so report back!
Bars and Drinking
The Churchill Arms
West London pub The Churchill Arms (pictured) has an incredible tree-bedecked makeover every Christmas - it also serves up some tasty Thai food!
The Dickens Inn
A personal favourite, The Dickens Inn looks mighty fine lit up for Christmas, with a large festive tree taking up the exterior.
The Miracle Bar
The Miracle Bar at Covent Garden's Henrietta Hotel gets glitzily bedecked in all things festive, as well as limited edition Christmas cocktails.
