London is transformed at Christmas time into a Winter Wonderland with twinkling lights and extravagant storefronts around every corner. With so much to offer, this vibrant city is a fantastic place to experience new and quirky ways to spend the festive season. Check out our top 7 picks for unique activities in London that promise to reignite the magic of Christmas.
Winter Bar Bus, COVENT GARDEN
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Experience London like never before, the most unique, original rooftop bar is returning to the capital for its third year running. If you’re looking for a trendy rooftop bar or quirky night out in London, it’s time you hopped on board the London Bar Bus. With a drink in hand, and wrapped up in a thick cosy blanket, relax as you take in magnificent views of the London sparkling skyline, and observe the city’s buzzing atmosphere that makes it a truly one of a kind place to spend this Winter.
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London Covent Garden
London Central Waterloo
London Central Southwark
Backyard Cinema, WANDSWORTH
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This festive season, immerse yourself in a one of a kind film screening experience at Backyard Cinema. The Winter Night Garden and The Snow Kingdom are returning to Capital Studios, Wandsworth… bigger and better than ever before. Uncover the cinema’s hidden entrance and discover twinkling lights and frosted forests as you quest through live winter scenes and sets, leading you to a magical cinema where Christmas classics will be screened 7 days a week for your enjoyment.
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London Battersea
London Clapham Junction
London Fulham
Deck the halls at Pergda Paddington, PADDINGTON
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Launching 11th November, get ready to deck the halls with Pergola Paddington, where this venue will be transformed into a winter wonderland, kitted out in twinkling lights, over 350 snow-dusted pine trees with festivities for all the family. Why not book in this winter for some après ski vibes or settle in for the evening and get cosy with festive menu specials.
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London Central Marylebone
London Central Euston
London Covent Garden
Ballie Wonderland, SHOREDITCH
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Jump into the hottest Christmas venue in London this year, with over 1 million balls, mind-boggling cocktails, tasty treats and Ballie Ballerson’s very own twist on a waterfall, this location is the ultimate place to release your inner child and get some fantastic snaps for Instagram, whilst enjoying some of the best retro cocktails the city has to offer.
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London Central City Road
London Liverpool Street
London City
Horse and carriage ride through Richmond Park, RICHMOND PARK
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Experience London like never before with a Christmas horse a carriage ride through London’s iconic Richmond Park. Gaze out onto the frosted scenery as you tuck into a mince pie and a glass of sloe gin, this experience is sure to get you in the festive spirit as you enjoy the sounds of bells and hoofs with the crisp winter air blowing against your face. Don’t worry though, there will be plenty of snuggly blankets provided to keep you warm and toasty during this one-of-a-kind journey.
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London Richmond Central
London Twickenham
London Kew Bridge
Neverland’s Winterland, FULHAM
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Escape to the magical Alpine paradise that is Neverland’s Winterland. An Alpine Ski Party Lodge fit with a cocktail bar, gin bar, restaurant and an in house DJ so you and your friends can dance the night away in your very own transparent igloo. Running from the 19th November be sure to take a closer look at this one of a kind winter experience.
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London Battersea
London Clapham Junction
London Fulham
Biscuiteers, NOTTINGHILL
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After their grand opening in 2007 and the opening of their first Icing Cafe in Nottinghill in 2012. You can too learn to be a star Biscuiteers icer at the original in-shop school of icing, taking part in a 2-hour class where you can take all your Christmassy cookie creations home with you and discover a quirky hobby so you can learn to make your own yummy creations from home!
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London Central Marylebone
London Fulham
London Acton
