Christmas in London 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the weeks right before Christmas, when you get to wander round festoon-lit markets with a mulled wine in-hand; listen to festive swing music at dazzling concerts and sing along to classic carols in candlelit settings; watch Christmas movies with live orchestral soundtracks; dine on molten raclette in your own private riverside igloo; and settle into a cosy pub with a seat next to the fireside.

Behold, our run-down of all the Christmassy things to do in London for 2022:
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Wandering past fairy-lit huts selling handcrafted wares, cup of mulled wine in hand… if you’re in the market for a little Christmas shopping, this is where to do it. SEE LONDON’S BEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS
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All the best spots for ice skating in London, from mini rinks on rooftops with hot cocktails, to sprawling ones in front of Tudor palaces. PERUSE THE BEST ICE RINKS IN LONDON
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Whether you’re a herald angel or more of a cattle lowing in the singing stakes, there are plenty of atmospheric spots for a little carolling in the city, from candlelit churches to pub singalongs. CAROLS & CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
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Terraces decked out with fur throws, snuggly blankets, candles and fairy-lights… and in some cases, about six storeys underneath you. TAKE A LOOK AT LONDON’S BEST WINTER ROOFTOPS & TERRACES
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Organising the Christmas party. It’s only the second most stressful office activity after dealing with items mysteriously disappearing from the fridge. So we’ve rounded up the most potent combinations of booze, atmosphere, and fun in London… AIN’T NO PARTY LIKE AN HR PARTY
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Christmas is all about close friends and family, tucking into delicious food, in a cosy, festively decorated room… and if that room isn’t in your house, you don’t have to do the washing up. SEE LONDON’S BEST PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire… plus mulled wine, craft beers, board games and Sunday roasts. FIND THE BEST LONDON PUBS WITH OPEN FIRES
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Only the most glo-o-oo-o-oh,o-oo-oh, o-ooh-orious Christmas lights in London this year, plus details on what to expect at the switch-on parties. READ THE GLOWING REVIEWS
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And if you want to explore one of the city’s many after-dark light displays, this guide should illuminate you… TAKE A LOOK AT LONDON’S BEST LIGHT TRAILS
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It’s Christmas in London’s theatres, too – and this year you can catch jaw-droppingly stunning performances of The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and The Snowman. SEE LONDON’S BEST CHRISTMAS BALLET SHOWS
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If a tower of yule logs, mince pies, Christmassy cupcakes and turkey sandwiches sounds good to you, then this might just be your cup of tea. SEE THE BEST FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEAS
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The weather may be chilly, but your love life’s about to heat up. Check out these cosy WINTER DATE IDEAS
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Looking for more great things to do? Check out all these free things to do in London