Christmas in London 2009
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By Time Out editors
Updated: Mon Nov 16 2009 -
Your complete guide to the festive season in London, including Christmas shows and events, ice skating and Christmas lights, plus gift ideas and tips for Christmas shopping
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The Time Out London advent calendar
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London Christmas fairs and markets
Sidestep the obvious high street shopping routes and look for gift inspiration at winter markets, open studios and neighbourhood fairs. A festive atmosphere and a few glugs of glühwein add up to an altogether more pleasant experience. Read more
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Christmas gift guide
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Ice-skating
Winter is just around the corner and London's ice-skating rinks are gearing up for the seasonal freeze. The classic venues – Somerset House, the Natural History Museum – are joined by a newcomer at Wembley Stadium, and Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park has added with an on-site circus. Read more
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Christmas party season 2009
'Tis the season to get merry. Whether you’re catching up with friends, organising an office night out, or just engaging in a spot of impromptu Christmas hedonism, there's a place to party. Read more
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Christmas lights
It's that time again, when the seasonal mood is set by various major and minor celebrities pushing the button on Christmas lights around town. We'll be adding new venues as they're announced so check back for updates. Read more
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Christmas shows and pantomimes
It's behind you! For our complete list of Christmas shows and family pantomimes in London. Our round-up includes treats for tiny tots, festive family productions and, of course, traditional pantos. It wouldn't be Christmas without them. Read more
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Christmas carol concerts
Seasonal songs and music to take part in and listen to, with concerts at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Southwark Cathedral and a huge extravaganza at The O2. Read more
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Europe's best Christmas markets
Every Christmas the UK is treated to visiting European markets, but for a real festive indulgence why not venture abroad and immerse yourself in the the real thing? Read more
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Ultimate ski and snowboard holidays
Slope off to enjoy dramatic skylines, bargain beers, ice-sculpting festivals and bathing in hot springs with macaque monkeys. Or perhaps some skiing and snowboarding. Read more
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Winter Sun Escapes
The antithesis to a British winter: white sandy beaches, jungle tours and desert adventures. How could you resist? Read more
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9 comments
Does anyone know anything good near farringdon road in london? I am going there for a few weeks
If you want shops/restaurants/takeaways to be open on Xmas day then come to Southall in West London. The town that never sleeps. Little India (on a large scale) in the heart of West London.
I would have love to spend my X-mas period on London & it would have been the most exiting period of my life but I am short of this thing called friends. greetings to everybody, <00>, merry X-mas & happy new year in advance. bey!!!!!!!
Whatever made you think it was possible to swim with dophins in London? Do you know how cold the water would be?!
Dear Manshuk, There are no longer any captive dolphins or whales in the UK that you can swim with. Dolphins suffer terribly living in a tiny pool just like you would living in a box, see www.marineconnection.org/campaigns/captivity_captive_fr ee.html
But you can watch and even swim with wild dolphins, see the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society www.wdcs.org.uk
Yesterday I found out that it's impossible to enjoy swimming with dolphins in Ln. Pity.
What to do there then? Any adrenaline capturing things?
I am arriving London for the NEw Year period and I am looking for a pool to swim with a dolphin. Where can I do it. If you know, please advise.
What do you expect?? Its christmas day!
Christmas Day in London ... never again.
I was there in 2007 - the Underground was shut down, all businesses closed !
If I had not been staying with friends I would have been reduced to cheese and biscuits for Christmas Day lunch.
Never, never again !