london in winter, things to do
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London comes alive at Christmas and although it gets cold in winter it’s definitely one of the best times to visit! Christmas markets are situated all over the city, there are pop up ski lodges with Swiss fondue and liqueur hot chocolates, stunning Christmas lights displays, carol singing, Christmas crafts, ice skating and so much more!

London in winter is so festive and magical, it will sure get you feeling that Christmas spirit with so many things to do. So here are 27 photos to inspire you to visit London this winter.ย 

Give ice skating a try on London’s many ice rinks…

Somerset House ice skating , London
Somerset House ice skating is very popular! Book early.
Ice Skating, Tower of London
Tower of London ice rink
Ice Skating, Tower of London
Have fun skating at one of London’s many ice rinks

Explore London Southbank Christmas Markets…

 Southbank Christmas markets
Shop at the Southbank Christmas markets
London Southbank Christmas markets
Cosy up a with a hot chocolate or mulled wine
London Southbank Christmas markets
The big swing

Shop at the Leicester Square Christmas Market…

Ornaments at Leicester Square Christmas Market
Getting festive at Leicester Square Christmas Market

Christmas in Covent Garden…

xmas market at covent garden
Crowds watching the street performers in Covent Garden

Winter in London…

london skyline by river
Take a winters walk around Embankment and admire the London skyline

Spot deer in Richmond park…

Richmond park
Take a winter walk in Richmond Park. You might even catch some deer grazing.

Photograph the quirky Carnaby Street lights…

Carnaby street, london christmas lights

Carnaby street, london christmas lights
Carnaby Street always has fun Christmas lights
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Oxford St and Regent St lights (above) …

Oxford street lights
You must take a look at the Oxford street lights

Trafalgar square has free carol concerts…

Trafalgar square, london
Warm up in one of London’s many galleries and museums

Pop up daytime Christmas markets…

handmade Christmas decorations, London market
Buy some handmade Christmas decorations at one of Londons markets.

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Meet Santa!

santa at London Christmas market
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Winter Forest in Broadgate…

winter forest, London at Christmas

winter forest, London at Christmas
Explore Broadgate’s Winter Forest

Catch that London winters skyline…

London Southbank at night
Go for an evening stroll by London Southbank
London Southbank at night
London Southbank at night

Nighttime walks around the city…

Regent street

Hope you enjoyed this post to inspire you to visit London in winter. Share this post along to anyone you think will enjoy these photos and don’t forget to pin this to Pinterest!

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Hi, I'm Sam, a British backpacker, solo travelling for over a decade. I aim to inspire and advise on solo female travel.

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