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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in London. Read on for maximum festive feels
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Christmas in London really is magical. Almost as soon as the temperature drops and the clocks go back, the city is transformed into a wintry wonderland, glittering with Christmas lights and creatively decorated trees, with winter pop-ups and Christmas markets around every corner and Christmas songs wafting through the air.
When December comes around, everyone suddenly seems to be that little bit friendlier, and you can fill your free time sipping hot booze, watching festive shows and pantos, revisiting your favourite Christmas films, gliding around picturesque ice rinks and having a proper knees-up at all the Christmas parties.
Get the lowdown on all the fun festive things to do for Christmas 2022 in London in our comprehensive round-up. And be sure to check back regularly as we continue to update the list with newly announced markets, pop-ups, parties and other festive events happening in London.
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See our city decked out in all its best bling this winter
Glide (or fall over) in style at these awesome ice rinks
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Find a festive play or panto that your lot will love
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There’s nothing tastier than a meal you didn’t have to cook
Wrap your mitts round a steaming, spicy bevvy
Soak up all the festive fun at these holly jolly nights out
Find somewhere to belt out ‘Oh Come All Ye Faithful’
Catch your favourite Christmas film on the big screen
Learn how to make wreaths, decorations, gifts and traditional Christmas food
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Swap Oxford Street for one of these festive fairs
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Keep grannies, dads and toddlers on side at one of these shows
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