With the dawn of another Christmas in London it’s time to get in the spirit of the season and start celebrating. Nothing beats a hearty bout of carol singing and London has more than a few options as to where to enjoy a good, old fashioned yuletide singing session.

Christmas carols at Trafalgar Square
For festive Christmas carols London is home to one of the most famous services in the world, taking place annually at Trafalgar Square. Visit the Square this Christmas and get in good voice for the Christmas carols London season.

Trafalgar Square will be home to a season of carol services throughout December, inviting Londoners to get into the festive spirit. A selection of choirs from across the capital will be setting up in the Square and going through all the classics.

Christmas cheer
Children and adults of all ages are welcome to visit Trafalgar Square and enjoy carol services in the run up to Christmas. Services will be taking place daily from Monday 8th to Friday 19th December 2008, between 5pm and 9pm.

Trafalgar Square Christmas Carols

VSO Christmas Concert By Candlelight
Trafalgar Square's St Martin in the Fields will also host a concert in aid of development charity VSO on Thursday 11th December 2008. The City of London Choir will be back to get you in the festive spirit. All money raised will support VSO's education programmes across the world.

VSO Christmas Concert

Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
Whilst enjoying festive carols and getting in good voice for the season, visitors to Trafalgar Square can also enjoy the sight of the annual Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, given to London each year by the people of Oslo, Norway. The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a key feature of the London Christmas experience and all are welcome to enjoy carol singing to its impressive backdrop.

Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree

Christmas church services
Carols form a key part of annual Christmas church services in London, where Londoners can celebrate the true meaning of Christmas in traditional style. Christmas Eve services usually take place at St Martins in the Field at Trafalgar Square and at Westminster Abbey.

St Martin in the Fields Christmas Carols

Dulwich Choral Society
The Dulwich Choral Society will perform a number of Christmas carols on Monday 22nd December 2008 at 6.30pm St Stephen's Church on College Road, Dulwich. Nearest rail: Sydenham. The concert is free to attend with a collection for St Christophers Hospice afterwards. For more information, call 020 7274 6388.

Carols at Horniman Museum
Listen to a choir singing songs from around the world plus festive Christmas carols from the English Baroque Choir singers at Horniman Museum along with refreshments and a Santa's grotto on Sunday 14th December 2008.

Horniman Museum Christmas Carol Concert

Southwark Cathedral Christmas Carols
Southwark Cathedral will be hosting a number of fantastic concerts throughout December. Please click the link below for more information.

Southwark Cathedral Christmas Carols

Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is holding all sorts of Christmas concerts and carol performances from 14th December 2008 onwards. Special events include traditional and candlelit carols, Christmas carol singalongs, plus concerts joined by celebrities.

Albert Hall Christmas Events

Asthma UK carols
Asthma UK bring their annual carol concert to St Lukes Church on Wednesday 3rd December 2008. Join Kevin McCloud and Jeremy Bowen for traditional carols and festive music at this charity carol service.

Asthma UK Carol Service

Carols at Canary Wharf
Hear beautiful music from the workers in Canary Wharf as the resident choirs sing traditional festive songs at the East Wintergarden. The carol service takes place on Tuesday 16th December and includes mince pies and wine as a post carolling treat.

Christmas Carols at Canary Wharf

Other London Christmas events

Christmas in London 2008

Christmas Hampers London

Christmas Trees London

Christmas Lights London

Santas Grottos London

Ice Skating London

Affordable Christmas Parties

Bond Noel

Bond Street Christmas Light

Christmas Carols at Hampton Court

Medieval Christmas at Tower of London

Winter Wonderland Tickets

Spirit of Christmas Fair