If you’re in London this Saturday, November 9th, head to Regent Street for a traffic-free day of festive shopping and holiday fun as London begins the countdown to Christmas! ... Read More
Ring in the holiday season with Harrods Christmas Parade and the arrival of Farther Christmas at the famous department store in London. The Parade will take place on Saturday, November 2nd, 2012 at 8am to celebrate the launch of the popular Christmas Grotto at Harrods! ... Read More
Discover the magic of London this holiday season! Check off your shopping list under the lights of Oxford Street, find holiday treasures at the Christmas markets, ice skate at the Tower of London, see the spectacular fireworks display on New Year’s Eve and so much more during your holiday stay in London this winter. ... Read More
Today is Boxing Day – a public holiday for tens of millions of Brits, Irish and a significant smattering of Commonwealth types. It’s not simply a chance to digest yesterday’s feast but actually encompasses a number of themes; the religious, the historical, the material and the sporty. Find out more on the London Perfect Blog! ... Read More
The Southbank Christmas Market is set in one of London’s most scenic spots along the Thames. Enjoy traditional holiday foods, shopping & fun at the Southbank Christmas Market until December 24th, 2012. One more weekend to enjoy the holiday fun in London! ... Read More
Christmas dinner isn’t complete without the traditional Christmas pudding … brought to the table flaming! Our London based blogger Zoë F. Willis shares the history, fun and hints on where to find a good recipe for a traditional Christmas pudding. Bring a bit of British holiday tradition to your Christmas table this year! ... Read More
The holidays are a magical time to visit the famous Fortnum & Mason store on Piccadilly in the heart of London! This year the Christmas windows were inspired by the fairytale of Dick Whittington. Take a look at the windows and a peek inside the store at the beautiful holiday decorations at Fortnum & Mason this year! ... Read More
Our London based blogger Zoë F. Willis shares with us the history and fun behind Christmas Crackers – a very traditional part of the Christmas dinner table. And no … they’re not the type of crackers you enjoy with cheese! Celebrate Christmas with this fun British tradition this year! ... Read More
Today is a big day for Charles Dickens fans around the world! After a brilliant £3.1million renovation and transformation, the Charles Dickens Museum in London re-opens to the public for the bicentenary celebrations of Dickens’s 200th birthday! Find out more about Christmas events at the Charles Dickens Museum. ... Read More
Visit the Chelsea Physic Garden during their winter events for holiday shopping and fun at London’s oldest botanic garden. Visit on December 1st & 2nd for the annual Christmas Fair and December 4th-14th for the Festive Shopping Days. Enjoy holiday shopping in Chelsea this year! ... Read More
The Christmas atmosphere is already in full swing! London is absolutely festive during the holidays, and it’s easy to get into the Christmas spirit while out sightseeing and shopping. Here’s a look at our favourite things to see and do in London for Christmas and New Year’s. ... Read More
Ring in the holiday season with Harrods Christmas Parade and the arrival of Farther Christmas at the famous department store in London. The Parade will take place on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 at 8am to celebrate the launch of the popular Christmas Grotto at Harrods! ... Read More
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