Traditional Christmas Events in London
When
Christmas 2008
Where
Various London venus
Celebrate the best of the festive season with a selection of traditonal Christmas events in London for 2008. From grottos and carol services to buying a real Christmas tree and decorating your home, there's nothing quite like a traditional Christmas.
Christmas treesNothing says a traditional Christmas like a real Christmas tree, so before you even think about what to ask Santa to put under it, check out our recommended places to buy a beautiful, real pine tree in London.
Christmas Trees LondonSantas grottosGot the tree? Well done, and now you can take the kids to see Santa for their present wish list to be fullfilled, whilst actually secretly wanting to sit on his lap yourself. Santas grottos come in all shapes and sizes, but for traditional Christmas events in London, you can't beat them.
Santas Grottos LondonChristmas lightsYou know Christmas is coming when the streets of London are lit up and everything is bathed in a gorgeous festive glow. See the famous (and the not so famous) as they flick the switch on some of the biggest and smallest shopping districts in town. Up until Twelfth Night, the traditional Christmas lights are one of the highlights of any festive season, and even better, they are free to see.
Christmas Lights LondonChristmas carols in LondonFor a really traditional Christmas in London, you simply must take in a carol concert or two. Mostly held in aid of charity and with a fantastic line up of choirs to boost the sound, there is nothing like a traditional carol service to send a Christmassy shiver down your spine. Head to the bigger venues like St Pauls Catherdral and St Martin in the Fields for really spectacular performances.
Christmas Carols LondonIce skating in LondonOne of the more modern traditional Christmas events in London, getting out on the ice is a great festive treat for those that love their winter sports. Ideal for both kids and families and couples, ice skating can be fun and sporty, or sophisticated and romantic, depending on where you go. London has a fantastic range of ice rinks open again for Christmas 2008, check out the different locations, wrap up warm and then get your skates on.
Ice Skating LondonChristmas pantosCrammed full of soap stars and ex X Factor contestants, Christmas pantomimes are about as traditional as you can get at Christmas time. Colourful scenery, sing a long songs, a camp dame, a lady playing the leading man and plenty of magic and sparkle, the panto is the place to go for some good old fashioned fun over Christmas 2008.
Christmas Pantomimes LondonOther London Christmas eventsChristmas Hampers LondonSantas Grottos LondonSelfridges Christmas ShoppingSanta Skate LondonMoet and Chandon Pop Up ShopChristmas at KewHarrods ChristmasChristmas at Borough MarketChristmas at Southbank CentreSlow Food Market LondonRegent Street Christmas LightsEthical Christmas EmporiumCarnaby Christmas DecorationsCarnaby Christmas ShoppingTraffic Free Shopping DayBankside Winter Festival