Christmas

The London Fiver – Five London Christmas Songs

Dec 8, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

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

Dec 2, 2020 By jonathan 1 Comment

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

Dec 9, 2019 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

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!

Nov 29, 2019 By jonathan Leave a Comment

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

Nov 19, 2019 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

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

Nov 12, 2019 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

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. The Christmas decorations go up on the high streets, the … [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

Nov 22, 2018 By John Rabon

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

Nov 15, 2018 By John Rabon

“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

Nov 8, 2018 By John Rabon

“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

Sep 19, 2018 By John Rabon

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

The London Fiver – Five Things to do in London on Christmas Day

Dec 13, 2017 By John Rabon

London is a magical place around the Christmas holidays, but city practically shuts down on 25 December. If you’re there over the holiday, it may be difficult to find something to do with seemingly everything closed, but London is still a vibrant place full of Christmas activities. We’ve managed to compile some ideas for activities covering Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Things to do in London on Christmas Day

London Alert: Christmas Events at the London Transport Museum

Oct 26, 2017 By jonathan

The London Transport Museum is one of our favorite museums in London and they're getting into the holiday spirit this year with a ton of Christmas related events. Here are the details: All aboard for Festive Fun at London Transport Museum from 1 December 2017 until5 January 2018. Families can visit Santa’s Secret Hideaway or track him down in one of the Museum’s historic … [Read more...] about London Alert: Christmas Events at the London Transport Museum

London Alert: Dickens’s A Christmas Carol to be Staged in Windsor Castle’s State Apartments This December

Jul 6, 2017 By jonathan

This is a really unique experience that I thought was worth sharing. An adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol is to be staged for the first time in the state rooms at Windsor Castle (the Queen's favorite home). What a rare treat! Here are the details: This December, for the first time, an immersive Christmas performance will be staged in the magnificent … [Read more...] about London Alert: Dickens’s A Christmas Carol to be Staged in Windsor Castle’s State Apartments This December

The London Fiver – Five Things You Can Do in London on Christmas Day

Dec 15, 2016 By John Rabon

London is a city blanketed in lights and good cheer at Christmastime. There’s always something to do throughout the season (something touched upon in the previous article about winter activities), but what is there to do on Christmas Day itself? You might think that the city shuts down for the holiday, and nothing is open (especially seeing that Christmas falls on Sunday this … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Things You Can Do in London on Christmas Day

The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in London at Christmas Time

Dec 7, 2016 By John Rabon

Christmas time is here again. London goes all out for Christmas, with decorations covering every square inch from Trafalgar Square to Oxford Street. Of course, the metropolis that gave birth to the modern idea of the holiday via Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol knows how to put on events that make it feel special. London offers a ton of great Christmas activities whether … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Things to Do in London at Christmas Time

Borough Market Unveils UK’s Longest Christmas Paperchain

Dec 5, 2016 By jonathan

London's Borough Market has gotten into the Christmas spirit by creating the world's longest Christmas paperchain. From Borough Market: The UK’s longest paper chain has been unveiled at Borough Market. Members of the public were invited to spread the love by contributing festive messages to the chain which at 472 metres long, is over 150 meters longer than the height of The … [Read more...] about Borough Market Unveils UK’s Longest Christmas Paperchain

The London Fiver – Five Winter Activities for London

Dec 1, 2016 By John Rabon

Winter is a wonderful time of the year anywhere in the world, though it has a special loveliness in London. Whether you’re visiting during the coldest months of a year or have the fortune to live there all year long, there are plenty of great activities and events throughout the city. If you’re down for food, friends, and fun, you should look no further than these five great … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Winter Activities for London

Get a Glimpse of Christmas Past at the Geffrye Museum

Nov 9, 2016 By jonathan

This looks like a very fun exhibition - going to have to check it out when I'm in London next year for Christmas. Here are the details: Each year, authentic festive decorations, lighting, music and greenery transform the Geffrye Museum’s period living rooms, giving visitors an evocative insight into how Christmas has been celebrated from 1600 to the present … [Read more...] about Get a Glimpse of Christmas Past at the Geffrye Museum

Happy Christmas: The Christmas Tube Map

Dec 24, 2015 By jonathan

A Londoner has created a Tube map with a festive twist to help spread Christmas cheer. The man, who asked only to be named as Paul, created the innovative design as a Christmas card for friends. Stations include 'We Three Kings Cross St. Pancras', 'Holyborn' and 'Myrrhgate'. Others listed include 'Mornington Present', 'Charing Frost' and 'Winterloo'. Click the image above to … [Read more...] about Happy Christmas: The Christmas Tube Map

The London Fiver: Five Christmas Events in London You Must Experience for a Perfect Christmas in London

Nov 17, 2015 By John Rabon

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas is a fantastic holiday no matter where you are, though London is full of festive cheer and things to do that rival any city on Earth. Many neighbourhoods have creative Christmas light displays, public spaces turn into grand markets, churches ring with music, and other tourist attractions get a magical makeover. No matter … [Read more...] about The London Fiver: Five Christmas Events in London You Must Experience for a Perfect Christmas in London

Christmas in London: Check out These Magical Images that Show Modern London Superimposed with London’s Christmas Past

Dec 24, 2014 By jonathan

Getty Photographer Peter Macdiarmid has taken pictures of London during Christmas in the past and superimposed them over the modern day - creating a magical look at London's Christmas Past. Check out the gallery below: Source: Getty Images. … [Read more...] about Christmas in London: Check out These Magical Images that Show Modern London Superimposed with London’s Christmas Past

Christmas in London: 2014 Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Lit Last Night

Dec 5, 2014 By jonathan

London's Christmas tree was lit last night to great fanfare in Trafalgar Square. Did you know that the tree is a gift from Norway every year? A Norwegian Spruce has been donated to London every year since 1947 by the City of Oslo as thanks for British support to Norway during the Second World War. In keeping with its Norwegian roots (no pun intended) the tree is lit … [Read more...] about Christmas in London: 2014 Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Lit Last Night

London Travels: Highlights of Where We Ate During Our Time in London During Christmas

Feb 19, 2014 By jonathan

After every trip, we always share a list of the places we ate. This time around, the list is rather large because were in the UK for so long (33 days). So, this is not an exhaustive list of every single place we ate, but rather a list of the highlights. We don’t need to share every time we ate fast food or had a horrible meal. But we’ll share the meals we loved and the meals … [Read more...] about London Travels: Highlights of Where We Ate During Our Time in London During Christmas

Photo: Eros Statue in Piccadilly Circus Covered in Snow Globe

Nov 20, 2013 By jonathan

The iconic statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus has been covered in a giant snow globe for the Christmas season. The reason? Other than to be rather festive, it is to protect the statue during the holiday season from vandals. Oh and it looks like sell more ad space in the already ad cluttered area popular with tourists. Still, I think it's pretty cool! … [Read more...] about Photo: Eros Statue in Piccadilly Circus Covered in Snow Globe

Christmas 2013: Regent’s Street Christmas Lights Switched On

Nov 10, 2013 By jonathan

The Christmas lights above Regent's Street, one of London shopping corridors, were turned on last night to much fanfare. It's a bit early this year, but then they've done it later this year than they did last year. The theme this year is Peabody and Sherman, which have a movie coming out, and it's really Christmas related. But the lights themselves are stunning this year. This … [Read more...] about Christmas 2013: Regent’s Street Christmas Lights Switched On