Christmas is one of the most exciting times to visit London! So why don’t you plan a Christmas trip to London soon?
Host Family Stay offers a great opportunity to learn about English Christmas traditions, as you can be a part of a local family and experience close up how the Brits prepare for Christmas. Besides, there are many special activities to do in London during Christmas time!
No matter if you want to shop for gifts under the Oxford Street Christmas lights, enjoy one of the fantastic Christmas shows around London, visit one of the beautiful Christmas markets like the market stalls at Southbank or soak in the magical Christmas atmosphere at Winter Wonderland you will love your Christmas trip to London.
Go for Christmas shopping under the Oxford Street Christmas lights!
Oxford Street and Regents Street are loved by many shoppers all year around, but during Winter time there are spectacular lights to watch whilst shopping for gifts for your loved ones. Also, you can’t miss the amazing Christmas window displays at Selfridges on Oxford Street!
You can complete your shopping trip with food and drinks at Carnaby Street near Soho which is decorated with especially beautiful lights – some of them are even in a tropical theme, so here Grinch supporters are welcome too.
Need to warm up and rest? Join one of the fantastic Christmas shows
Should you need a little rest after your exhausting shopping trip, West end is always worth a visit. Whether you want to keep in the Christmas theme or not, there are many exciting shows to see. Besides regulars such as Lion King and Wicked, there are also some winter themed shows like the Nutcracker or Cinderella by Matthew Bourne’s which will be in London for just 7 weeks from 9 December to tell you a different Cinderella story.
Visit one of the most beautiful Christmas markets!
There are many Christmas markets all around London, but one you definitely have to visit is the Christmas market located at Southbank. There you will find small stalls selling almost everything in the range from food to souvenirs and decoration.
In addition, the location between Waterloo and London bridge is amazing. As you will have the Big Ben and London Eye literally on your way, you might as well stop there too!
Also you will be pleased to know that just 2 minutes walk from the Christmas market stalls in Waterloo there is a little food market where you can grab delicious international street food, if you fancy that too.
Enjoy the magical atmosphere at Winter Wonderland!
Winter Wonderland is the ultimate place to go to soak the festive atmosphere in London. It’s not only a huge Christmas market, it also includes a typical Bavarian city, karaoke Hütten, roller coasters, a giant wheel and loads of food. So no matter what your interests are, at Winter Wonderland everybody will find something that makes them happy!
Besides, Winter Wonderland offers multiple Chrismas shows, a Circus and a nice Ice Rink so you can easily spent a day there!
Did we catch your interest? Visit our website http://www.hostfamilystay.com/ or contact us now by email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 207 112 5129 for further information and to plan your Christmas visit with a local family for a small budget!
Published on 25th November 2019