Wonderguide by

Nína Þorkelsdóttir

Christmas in London

Although it may not be the snowiest of places, London is certainly brimming with holiday spirit in the days before Christmas. I've been there a couple of times just before the holidays and always had a wonderful Christmastime.

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Bars and restaurants 🥨

Here are a few bars and restaurants in London where Christmas spirit is guaranteed:

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The Churchill Arms, Kensington

Nína:This pub is famous for going OVER THE TOP when it comes to Christmas decorations. Never seen so many Christmas trees piled up on one building. Really, you have to see this.

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Da Henrietta

Nína:Before Christmas every year, this hotel/restaurant opens up a pop-up Christmas cocktail bar called the Miracle Bar. They have tons of decorations and Christmas-themed cocktails (that are also delicious). Highly recommended.

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Queen of Hoxton

Nína:A rooftop bar with delicious mulled wine and open fire for added warmth and cozyness 🌲

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J Sheekey

Nína:A seafood restaurant with a fabulous festive menu.

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Christmas Markets 🎅🏻

Is there anything more festive than visiting a Christmas Market on a cold December evening?

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Covent Garden Christmas Tree

Nína:The Covent Garden Christmas market is gorgeous. It's also close to a ton of shops where you can buy Christmas presents.

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Christmas in Leicester Square

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Christmas by the River

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Kingston Historic Market

Nína:This market turns into a Christmas market each December. A traditional market with Christmas delecacies, arts and crafts.

Festive Activities ⛄️

A few things that will enhance the holiday vibes.

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Harrods

Nína:If you have kids, go see Santa at Harrods.

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Natural History Museum Ice Rink

Nína:Such a festive activity, for kids and adults. Just be careful when you skate, you don't want to spend Christmas in a plaster cast.

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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

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St Martin-in-the-Fields

Nína:Check out the Christmas program at the church St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Usually, there's a selection of concerts and other festive things going on there.

Shopping for Christmas presents 🎁

It's always tricky to find the right presents, but here are a few stores I tend to visit before Christmas if I get the chance:

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Liberty London

Nína:Great for fancy accessories, such as socks and scarves. To be totally honest though, I usually get sidetracked and end up trying on a ton of things for myself 😑