Top 10 activities for festive fun in London
With the festive season upon us, searches for ‘Christmas activities in London’ are up by +1,650%, proving that many of us are looking to flock to the capital for some cheery Christmas fun!
So, the travel experts at AttractionTickets.com have shared their top 10 family-friendly activities during Christmas in London.
1) Winter’s Tail at Chessington
26th November 2022 – 2nd January 2023
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Chessington with your nearest and DEERest for some festive family fun and to enjoy some winter thrills.
Highlights:
Father Christmas Sleepovers 25th November – 23rd December
Festive Sleepovers 26th December – 3rd January
The Wild Christmas Panto
Magical Cookie Kitchen
Live Entertainment
2) Hampton Court Palace Ice Skating Rink
17th November 2022 – 8th January 2023
Wrap up warm, get together with your family and take in the magnificent views of the beautiful Tudor palace as you glide around this stunning outdoor ice rink. Skate under the stars and make magical memories on a day out with the kids at Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink.
Highlights:
Set in the grounds of a spectacular historical palace
Penguin aids available for the little ones
Festive refreshments
3) Hogwarts in the Snow
12th November 2022 – 15th January 2023
You are invited to spend a very ‘Harry Christmas’ at the Studio Tour during Hogwarts in the Snow, when the iconic Harry Potter sets are dressed for the festive season in a blanket of filmmaking snow.
Highlights:
Yule Ball returns
Gryffindor Common Room festively decorated
Snowfall which covers the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Castle
Christmas dinner in the Hogwarts Great Hall
4) Legoland at Christmas
26th November 2022 – 3rd January 2023
Just outside of London, Legoland isn’t just for the summer months and can be enjoyed at the most wonderful time of the year for their Christmas events.
Highlights:
Ollie’s Christmas chaos show
Father Christmas’ Magical Sleigh
Storytime with Father Christmas
DUPLO puppet pantomime
Festive Breaks
5) Christmas at the Tower of London
23rd November 2022 – 3rd January 2023
See the Tower of London transformed like never before with the Christmas trail displays across the famous fortress.
Highlights:
Explore the 12 Days of Christmas in a unique Tower of London style
Pick up a special trail map and find all the song’s famous verses
Festive treats available along the way
6) Christmas at Kew
16 November 2022 – 8th January 2023
Enter a botanical world filled with seasonal cheer with Christmas at Kew. Guests can enjoy the annual after-dark festivities with the family, as they discover sparkling tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections, and trees in jewel-like colours.
Highlights:
Follow a mile-long route
Enjoy five new installations for 2022
Say hello to Father Christmas along the way
Tasty treats available from street food vendors
Listen to your favourite festive tunes
7) Winter Wonderland’s Santa Land
18 November 2022 – 2nd January 2023
A Christmas day out with the kids would not be complete without a trip to visit Father Christmas at his grotto. And, Winter Wonderland’s Santaland is bringing guests the opportunity to experience this for free!
Highlights:
Santa Land is free to enter
Santa will provide a gift for all children
Watch Santa’s Parade
Family-friendly rides from £2
8) Christmas by the River
15th November 2022 – 2th January 2023
London Bridge’s most charming festive market has made its return to the banks of the Thames to bring festive cheer to all. With a lovely riverside spot, Christmas by the River has it all, bringing the best seasonal treats and temptations.
Highlights:
Delicious street food outlets
Christmas shopping with views of Tower Bridge and the city’s skylines
Outdoor festive film screenings
Workshops, tastings, and storytelling events
9) Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime
10th December 2022 – 15th January 2023
A Christmas panto is a must-see for the whole family. And London’s home of Pantomime is hosting a brand-new production of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Highlights:
Prices from £25
Comedy superstars Dawn French and Julian Clary lead the cast
Brand-new lavish sets and costumes
10) Oxford Street Christmas Lights
2nd November 2022 – 3rd January 2023
And lastly, London’s most iconic Christmas lights are back for 2022! ‘A Sky Full of Stars’ returns to Oxford Street providing the perfect backdrop to explore the nostalgic, seasonal wonders of this festive destination.
Highlights:
Over 1700 installations
An array of 5,000 dangling stars
Energy-efficient LED lights to cut energy consumption by two-thirds
