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The Alpine Lodge returns: London’s cosiest après-ski escape at Tower Bridge
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The Alpine Lodge returns: London’s cosiest après-ski escape at Tower Bridge

This winter, The Alpine Lodge at Vicinity returns to the riverside with its most atmospheric season yet, bringing ski-chalet charm and après-ski spirit to one of London’s most iconic locations. Set beneath the soaring arches of Tower Bridge, the terrace at Vicinity has once again been transformed into a cosy alpine hideaway, offering Londoners a festive escape without leaving the city.

What to do for the festive period in London - 2025
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What to do for the festive period in London - 2025

The festive season has arrived, swirling in with all its sparkle, warmth, and excitement. It’s the time for Christmas parties, magical winter experiences, and indulging in seasonal delights, from buttery mince pies to cups of aromatic, spiced mulled wine. To help you embrace every magical moment, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite festive spots across London to visit.

Get your Skates on at Canary Wharf until February
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Get your Skates on at Canary Wharf until February

London's favourite winter tradition is back. Ice Rink Canary Wharf returns to Canada Square Park for 17 weeks of skating, open now and running until Sunday 22 February 2026. Skate across 875 square metres of pristine ice beneath the twinkling lights of Canary Wharf's iconic skyline.

Visit Leicester Square's first ice rink
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Visit Leicester Square's first ice rink

Leicester Square has its first-ever ice rink, and it’s ready for you this festive season! Underbelly has brought the magic to the heart of London’s West End with sparkling lights, music, and plenty of winter vibes.

Winter at Greenwich Peninsula
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Winter at Greenwich Peninsula

Running until the 4th January, Winter at Greenwich Peninsula has arrived at Peninsula Square, offering a festive winter experience with fun for the whole family. Sparkling with festive charm and family friendly fun, the pop up is filled with food and drink from seasonal stalls, set to the backdrop of twinkling lights. A Winter Carousel with beautifully hand-painted horses adds an extra hit of Christmassy fun, as well as a Teddy Bear Telephone Game, with the chance to win a cuddly prize.

Snoopy takes over Fleet Street Quarter this Christmas
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Snoopy takes over Fleet Street Quarter this Christmas

Fleet Street Quarter has gotten festive! Visitors can follow a brand-new Snoopy Sculpture Trail, created to mark the 75th anniversary of Peanuts™.

Twelve sculptures of Snoopy perched on his famous red doghouse, each designed by a different artist from Becky Smith to Fran Preston-Gannon, will appear across the Quarter, accompanied by a playful audio guide narrated by Olaf Falafel for extra story telling.

The Great Christmas Feast from The Lost Estate
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The Great Christmas Feast from The Lost Estate

The Christmas holidays got a little more exciting with the return of The Great Christmas Feast from The Lost Estate, running 14 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. Described as a Victorian feast for the senses, the experience invites guests to step through a magical portal and journey back to London, Christmas Eve 1843. Audiences enter Dickens’ own home to hear A Christmas Carol told by Dickens himself, accompanied by live music and served alongside a three-course banquet inspired by authentic...

Humbug: Santa's Christmas Dive Bar is back at Waterloo Vaults
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Humbug: Santa's Christmas Dive Bar is back at Waterloo Vaults

Step into Santa's beloved dive bar for a festive 2-hour immersive Christmas party featuring live music, cabaret sing-alongs, festive surprises, and the most joyfully chaotic celebration on earth. Experience live entertainment with an epic house band playing your favourite holiday tunes every night. Immerse yourself in theatrical storytelling as you meet Daphne the sassy waitress, Rudie the energetic landlord, Howard the mailman, and of course, Santa himself. Explore hidden experiences including

A foodie guide to Camden North Yard
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A foodie guide to Camden North Yard

Just a few minutes from Chalk Farm station, tucked behind the buzz of Camden High Street, you’ll find North Yard, a cobbled courtyard where old stables now hum with the sounds of clinking glasses, sizzling pans and banter. It’s Camden through and through: creative, independent, a little unexpected, and full of flavour.

Head to Canary Wharf and enjoy The Wharf Pole this festive season
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Head to Canary Wharf and enjoy The Wharf Pole this festive season

Canary Wharf is stepping fully into the Christmas spirit with the launch of “The Wharf Pole”, a magical programme of exclusive gifting experiences, festive dining, and creative workshops designed to make the season sparkle. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there’s something enchanting waiting around every corner.

Winter on water with Skuna Boats
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Winter on water with Skuna Boats

Forget freezing pub gardens and pretending you're cool with the cold. This winter, Skuna Boats is serving up something warmer. Picture yourself soaking in a wood-fired hot tub boat cruising through Canary Wharf at 38°C, or huddled inside a glowing igloo boat that feels like being inside a snow globe. Add cheese fondue, blankets, and your crew, and you've got the antidote to grey London days.

Festive activities at Corner Corner 
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Festive activities at Corner Corner 

This festive season, Corner Corner becomes a true home for celebration, a place where the sparkle of Christmas meets the warmth of coming together. Whether you’re planning a joyful team party, a long-awaited family gathering, or a relaxed evening of drinks with friends, Corner Corner offers the perfect backdrop for every kind of festive moment.

Men's Xmas gift guide
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Men's Xmas gift guide

Step into our Christmas Gift Guide for Men, your go-to destination for finding thoughtful, exciting, and joy-filled gifts for the remarkable men in your life.



Our guide is packed with inspiration to help you find something he’ll truly love. Presents to make his season shine a little brighter, and his smile a whole lot bigger because this Christmas, it’s not just about the gifts under the tree, it’s about celebrating the men who make life merry and bright.

Kid's Xmas gift guide
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Kid's Xmas gift guide

The most magical time is nearly upon us, a season of twinkling lights, crackling fires, and that unmistakable sparkle of anticipation in the air. Christmas is calling, and with it comes the joy of finding those perfect little treasures that make children’s eyes light up on Christmas day.



Our gift guide is bursting with imagination, wonder, and festive cheer, featuring enchanting surprises that are guaranteed to delight from the very first tear of wrapping paper.

Women's Xmas gift guide
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Women's Xmas gift guide

Our women's Christmas gift guide is here, packed with inspiration for the extraordinary women who make your world shine. From elegant treats to thoughtful surprises, it’s your ultimate roadmap to finding gifts that sparkle as much as they do.



Celebrate the queens in your life with presents that show just how much they’re loved.

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