Christmas on a budget
Great
ideas for saving money this Christmas, including tips on shopping, presents, homemade decorations, wrapping paper and Christmas trees.
See our guide to Christmas on a budget
London ice-skating rinks
London's top seasonal outdoor ice-skating venues, including the eighteenth-century elegance of Somerset House, the unique landscape of Kew Gardens, or the Ice Age attractions of the Natural History Museum.
See our guide to ice skating
Christmas shopping in London
The best shopping streets across the capital, where to find Christmas presents and decorations, plus late-night events and pre-Christmas sales.
See our guide to Christmas shopping in London
Christmas markets in London
A guide to the best Christmas markets and winter fairs in London: places to find Christmas presents, decorations or just warm up with a glass of mulled wine and get into the festive spirit.
See our Christmas markets guide
Christmas shows in London
Our guide to the best Christmas shows in the capital: family shows, pantomimes and shows for adults, including 'War Horse', 'Edward Scissorhands' and Cirque du Soleil.
See our guide to Christmas shows
Christmas carols in London
Seasonal songs and music, including
candlelit concerts at St Martin-in-the-Fields, a service at Southwark
Cathedral and St John's Smith Square's 'The Glory Of Christmas' festival.
See our guide to Christmas carol services
Christmas lights in London
Find the best of the festive displays in the capital, from Oxford Street to Hampstead, as well as the switch-on times and the celebrities doing the honours.
See our guide to Christmas lights in London
20 Christmas presents for under £20
Beat the credit crunch with our suggestions for some unusual and original Christmas gifts, each costing less than £20.
See our Christmas gift ideas
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