2023 is coming and it’s time to start planning how we’re going to celebrate. Of course, most events you’ll look up focus on New Year’s Eve, be they concerts, parties, or other creative ways to count down to midnight. When you wake up in the morning and you’re not too partied out from the night before, there are plenty of things you can do in London to ring in the new year and … [Read more...] about The Fiver: Five Things to Do in London on New Year’s Day
Christmas
A Guide to London Christmas Lights in 2022
Those Christmas lights, light up the street….wait a second; that’s part of a Coldplay song. Christmas lights are an indelible part of the holiday season. Whether you live in a modest apartment or a mansion, you likely have some of your own decking the outside and showing your holiday spirit to the world. London is no different, and you can see the Christmas lights that Chris … [Read more...] about A Guide to London Christmas Lights in 2022
The Fiver: Five of the Best Places to See Christmas Trees in London
Oh, Christmas tree! Oh, Christmas tree! Ever since it was made popular by German immigrants in the United States and Prince Albert in the United Kingdom, it has been arguably everyone’s favorite Christmas decoration. Oftentimes decorated with ornaments, lights, and tinsel, you’ll see this symbol of Christmas not only in homes and flats across London, but also in major public … [Read more...] about The Fiver: Five of the Best Places to See Christmas Trees in London
Bond Street’s Christmas Light Tribute to the Queen
One of the lovely things about London is all the beautiful Christmas lights during the holiday season. This year, Bond Street has opted to honor the late Queen with their display. Bond Street officially turned on its spectacular Christmas lights, officially marking the start of the Christmas season on the street. A brand new scheme of over 93 thousand LED bulbs lights up the … [Read more...] about Bond Street’s Christmas Light Tribute to the Queen
The Fiver: Five Things to Look Forward to in London this Christmas
Even though Thanksgiving has yet to happen here in the States, the Christmas season is upon us both at home and abroad. In London, November is when the holiday really kicks into gear as the streets become lined with decorations, and many Christmas events help residents and visitors to get into the spirit of the season. In our first real post-pandemic Christmas, you can expect … [Read more...] about The Fiver: Five Things to Look Forward to in London this Christmas
London Alert: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on – but for shorter time amid Britain’s energy crisis
London’s annual Christmas lights display has been switched on – but will illuminate Oxford Street for reduced hours this year amid the ongoing energy crisis. Energy consumption will be cut by two-thirds in comparison to last year, according to the New West End Company. The festive switch-on is a big event in the capital’s calendar as the run-up to the holiday season … [Read more...] about London Alert: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on – but for shorter time amid Britain’s energy crisis
The London Fiver – Five London Christmas Books
Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book, especially around the holidays. Christmas books definitely help to put one in a festive mood and some holiday literature has even helped to change how we celebrate the holiday from Clement Clarke Moore’s poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” to Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. London certainly has its own share of … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five London Christmas Books
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Christmas Treats in London
What’s Christmas without some great food? Whether you’re popping into Starbucks for a Peppermint Mocha, salivating for the turkey at Christmas dinner, or just looking forward to a nice cup of mulled wine or hot cider, the holidays end up being as much about the food and drink as they are about the time we spend together. All around London, you’ll find special food and drink … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Christmas Treats in London
A Brief History and Overview of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
One of the best things about the holiday season in London is the winter carnivals, and none are as big or as grand as Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Full of rides, markets, cafes, drinks, games, and shows, there are an endless number of things to do. While it may seem like Winter Wonderland has always been a part of London life, it’s actually a fairly recent addition to the … [Read more...] about A Brief History and Overview of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in London this Christmas
London is a wonderful place to celebrate Christmas. There are lights, trees, food, drink, carols, and more that bring the City’s holiday spirit to its fullest strength. You’ve probably watched how London celebrates in films like Love Actually or Last Christmas, but there are plenty of things to experience beyond what’s been on your screens. If you find yourself in London … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in London this Christmas
The Fiver – Five London Books as Christmas Gifts
Around this time of year, the question arises of what to get your family members for the holidays. While books can seem about as sexy a gift as socks, they can be enticing to the bibliophiles in your life. In fact, if you know someone planning to take a vacation trip to London, they can help inform their trip and give them new things to do or a better understanding of what … [Read more...] about The Fiver – Five London Books as Christmas Gifts
In Pictures: Dennis Severs’ House at Christmas
Dennis Severs' House is not a museum but a private home that opens to the public as a time capsule to London's past. The Christmas spirit returns to Dennis Severs' House with the Annual Christmas Installation from 25 November 2021 to 9 January 2022. How It All Started American artist Dennis Severs (1948–99) bought this unmodernized 18th-century House in 1979 and decided not … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Dennis Severs’ House at Christmas
42ft Christmas tree erected outside Houses of Parliament
The festive season has officially begun at Parliament, marked by the arrival of an enormous Christmas tree. The 42ft Sitka spruce was erected at the Palace of Westminster on Saturday morning. Parliamentary staff used a crane to unload and decorate the tree, which stands in New Palace Yard, close to the Elizabeth Tower – the home of Big Ben. Sir … [Read more...] about 42ft Christmas tree erected outside Houses of Parliament
Christmas Comes to the Charles Dickens Museum in London
Visiting the Charles Dickens Museum at Christmas time is a real treat as the place is transformed with Victorian-style decorations. This year, the Museum has lots of winter events, including a production of A Christmas Carol streamed from inside Charles Dickens's only surviving London home. There are also spooky ghost stories and 'A Search for Father Christmas' for families … [Read more...] about Christmas Comes to the Charles Dickens Museum in London
World’s Oldest Toy Store Hamleys unveils its Harry Potter and Jurassic Park Christmas windows
Toy shop Hamleys has unveiled its Christmas windows with scenes from Harry Potter and Jurassic Park. The windows depict two scenes from the Harry Potter films against a snowy backdrop alongside the Jurassic Park feature, with toys from both blockbusters set to be big sellers again this year. Hamleys chief executive Sumeet Yadav said: “This year, we are bringing the magic … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Toy Store Hamleys unveils its Harry Potter and Jurassic Park Christmas windows
The London Fiver – Five London Christmas Songs
The holidays are certainly a time for new songs to hit the airwaves. When you turn on the radio, you’re bound to hear a mix of old and new Christmas singles across all genres. The United Kingdom is certainly no different and every once-in-a-while, you’ll see a British Christmas song that involves London. These songs can be entirely about London or simply make reference to … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five London Christmas Songs
Through the Lens: London at Christmas Time
I've been lucky over the years to spend some time in London at Christmas time, and it truly is a wonderful time to visit our favorite city. There's just so much to see and do! As none of us can travel there this year, and it's unclear of when we can go back, I thought I'd share some pictures from previous Christmas's in London for you all. So, we can all dream of better London … [Read more...] about Through the Lens: London at Christmas Time
Christmas in London: Top Ten Places for Christmas Shopping in London
Shopping can be a wonderful and hectic activity during Christmastime, even in London. Of course, the city’s shopping centers, markets, and high streets offer plenty of options for Christmas gifts along with decorations galore. If you happen to be in London during the holiday season, we hope you’ll consider one of these ten shopping destinations that are full of Christmas … [Read more...] about Christmas in London: Top Ten Places for Christmas Shopping in London
London Alert: Black Friday Sale is ON – Big Discounts On Everything We Have In Stock!
The Anglotopia Store Black Friday Sale is ON! We're offering discounts on pretty much everything we have in stock. No coupon codes are needed, discount reflected in the price. Discounts on puzzles, maps, Tube gear, back issues, magnets, gift wrap, Christmas Cards and more! You can browse the entire sale here and when everything is gone, it's gone until next year. The sale ends … [Read more...] about London Alert: Black Friday Sale is ON – Big Discounts On Everything We Have In Stock!
The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in London Before Christmas
Christmas is a magical season in cities all over the world and London is no different. From the lights to the festivities, Christmas is all around Greater London and provides locals and tourists with plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit. To that end, we’ve listed out five different things you should try in London leading up to the holidays. No matter what your mood … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in London Before Christmas
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Places for Christmas Shopping On Your Holiday Visits to London
The mad shopping season of Christmas is upon us. As we venture out of our homes, we brave crowded streets and shopping centers in search of those items that will tell our friends and family how much we love them. London is a shopper’s paradise throughout the year, but things turn up a notch after Halloween ends. As we venture out of our homes, we brave crowded streets and … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Places for Christmas Shopping On Your Holiday Visits to London
The London Fiver: Five Unusual Ways to Celebrate Christmas in London
There are lots to do in London during Christmas. You can take in the lights in the city’s numerous shopping districts; you could pay a visit to Father Christmas, attend a church service, shop the Christmas markets, or have fun at Winter Wonderland. Of course, for these more traditional events, there are some unique and odd things you can do in the city during the holidays. … [Read more...] about The London Fiver: Five Unusual Ways to Celebrate Christmas in London
Christmas in London: London Pantos to See This Christmas Season
“Panto” short for “pantomime” is a type of play based upon traditional fairy tales. These pantos rule London’s theater scene during the Christmas holidays, with stories ranging from traditional family fare to more “adult” performances. Especially due to London’s status as the center of entertainment in the UK, many of the city’s pantos feature a number of big-name celebrities … [Read more...] about Christmas in London: London Pantos to See This Christmas Season
Top Ten London: 10 Best Places to Spot Christmas Decorations in London
“Those Christmas lights, light up the street” and how they light up the streets of London. From Oxford Street to Harrod’s, you can count on London to do it up big for the holiday. Many big shopping districts and landmarks throughout Great London have incredibly impressive displays of decorations that shine and sparkle all season long and despite it being early November, many … [Read more...] about Top Ten London: 10 Best Places to Spot Christmas Decorations in London
The London Fiver: 5 Christmas Markets To Plan To Visit During the Holiday Season
Once we get into November, the Christmas decorations go up all around London, and the Christmas Markets come out onto the city’s streets. Unlike the usual markets selling vintage goods, food, or clothing, obviously, these are geared more towards the festive season. While some take on the normal look of market stalls, others look like little cottages decked out in lights and … [Read more...] about The London Fiver: 5 Christmas Markets To Plan To Visit During the Holiday Season
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