3 Cool Things To Do In London in Winter
Visiting London this winter? Some of the top things to be sufficient in London in winter include Christmas fairs and ice-skating in Hyde Park.
1. Visit the Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park
The annual Winter Wonderland brings festive spirit to London’s Hyde Park from 21st November 2009 to 3rd January 2010. The 2009 Winter Wonderland features each ice skating rink, Santa’s Grotto, a Snow Ball Bungee Dome, an Observation Wheel with views over London, and a German Christmas Market with dozens of stalls that sell arts, crafts and gifts. There are also bars and restaurants, mulled wine and other Christmas treats, and entertainment by bands and choirs. Entrance to the Winter Wonderland is free, but some attractions require pre-booking via the Winter Wonderland website hydeparkwinterwonderland.com.
2. Catch A Christmas Carol Concert In London
Get into Christmas mood in one of London’s many Christmas Carol concerts. The 18th-century St Martin-in-the-Fields church has a special Christmas Program in December that includes family carols and carols by candlelight, and visitors can furthermore enjoy mulled wine in the church’s café. The Royal Albert Hall features manifold Christmas concerts including a Christmas Carol Singalong in the run-up to Christmas, and the St Paul’s Cathedral offers classical concerts and a special Christmas Eve Carol Service.
3. Take A Christmas Cruise Along River Thames
Those who are in London for Christmas can take a Christmas Day Lunch Cruise along the River Thames. The City Cruises company offers a lunch cruise on Christmas Day, giving visitors the opportunity to sample a traditional English Christmas lunch while cruising along the Thames and taking in many famous London landmarks.
Photo of snow in London, UK, by E01