{"id":35143,"date":"2022-11-18T13:24:43","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T13:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=35143"},"modified":"2023-06-20T16:26:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T15:26:32","slug":"5-things-to-look-forward-to-in-december-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do\/5-things-to-look-forward-to-in-december-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"5 things to look forward to in December 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

You know what they say – let’s end the year with a bang! With endless reasons to celebrate and make everlasting memories, this December will certainly be one for the history books. <\/span><\/h2>\n

Discover our fun-filled list of things to look forward to in December 2022, including the most talked about events of the season!<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Jurassic World – The Exhibition<\/h3>\n

Editorial credit: Anton_Ivanov \/ Shutterstock.com<\/h6>\n

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If you’re searching for an incredible, immersive experience this December, look no further than Jurassic World The Exhibition<\/span><\/a>, now open for a limited time in London. With 3D scenes inspired by the film, you’ll walk through the land of the giants, coming face to face with life-size dinos, including the infamous T-Rex. You can even enter the Hammond Creation Lab, where scientists bring dinosaurs to life. Rally up your friends and family – this is an experience you certainly won’t want to miss!<\/span><\/h5>\n

Stay Nearby: London Excel<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| London Docklands Central<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
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Winter Solstice<\/h3>\n

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Got plans for 21st December yet? Why not unite with Brighton locals and tourists to celebrate Burning the Clocks<\/span><\/a>? A lively community event to signify the shortest day of the year. The evening begins with a parade through the city, where many will bring extravagant paper lanterns to illuminate the streets. Finishing on Brighton’s well-known pebble beach, each lantern is thrown onto a blazing bonfire to mark the end of the year. Consider it a magical evening for all the family to enjoy!<\/span><\/h5>\n

Stay Nearby: Brighton<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| Brighton Seafront<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
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Boxing Day Sales<\/h3>\n

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Looking to venture out after your cosy Christmas celebrations? Join the famous buzz of Oxford Street<\/span><\/a> shoppers, explore over 200 shops at The Trafford Centre<\/span><\/a>, or head to the heart of Edinburgh to browse St James Quarter<\/span><\/a>. The Boxing Day sales never disappoint, and with thousands of retailers whacking down their prices, you’re sure to bag a bargain.<\/span><\/h5>\n

Stay Nearby: London Covent Garden<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| London Central Marylebone<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
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New Year’s Eve<\/a><\/h3>\n

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When it comes to seeing in the new year, bigger is always better! Why not head to The Big Smoke to witness the UK’s largest firework display<\/span><\/a>? Join thousands of upbeat party-goers in a momentous countdown and experience the harmonious notes of Big Ben as the clock strikes twelve. Or, if you prefer a more relaxed evening, enjoy a little fine dining in one of Central London’s many restaurants followed by a starlit River Cruise<\/span><\/a>. However you wish to celebrate, the capital offers a wealth of opportunities to welcome 2023 with a bang!<\/span><\/h5>\n

Stay Nearby: London Farringdon<\/span><\/a> | London Central Kings Cross<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
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Scottish Hogmanay Celebration<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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For those hoping to go all-out this New Year, attending a celebration in Scotland is a must. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow are famed for their Hogmanay traditions. The capital typically begins the party on 30th December with a mesmerising torchlight procession through the city. The following day welcomes the famous street party whereby revellers can have a cheeky tipple, dance to DJ soundtracks, tuck into glorious street food, and enjoy funfair attractions! As midnight strikes, a visually stunning display of fireworks lights the skies, concluding a magical evening. <\/span><\/h5>\n

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