Ready for some special Christmas shopping in London? Let’s go! Don’t miss the beautiful Christmas light displays on the busiest shopping streets in London: Regent Street, Oxford Street and Bond Street.
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Your Christmas shopping experience in London:
Window displays and Christmas lights in London
Stunning light displays spring up all over the English capital and the shops of London are decorated for the occasion, with beautiful shop windows to rival even those of Paris’ most prestigious department stores.
On Oxford Street, make sure to stop by Selfridges and Harrods Knightsbridge to take in their dazzling displays by night. Then head to Hamleys on Regent Street, one of the biggest toy stores in the world. Their elaborate window display will enchant both the young and the young-at-heart on your next family shopping trip!
It’s also worth taking a stroll down Carnaby Street and visiting Covent Garden: their decorations never disappoint!
After that, make your way to Trafalgar Square to admire the beautiful Christmas tree that’s over 20 meters tall! Every year since 1947, the city of Oslo has sent a Christmas tree to London to commemorate British support during World War II.
Early sales
London is one step ahead of Paris when it comes to the winter sales! From mainstream brands to designer boutiques, the London sales are reputed to be the best in Europe! Plan to stay on after Christmas to make the most of them.
Winter Wonderland
Next, set your course for Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, a can’t-miss event that takes place from mid-November through early January.
It has activities for the whole family, including a 60-meter-high Ferris wheel, Christmas markets, a large skating rink, places to dance, bars and music – it’s enough to put anyone in a festive mood!
Lace up your skates!
Fans of ice skating can glide and twirl to their hearts’ content, with rinks popping up all over the city. For a truly unique setting, you can even skate in front of the Tower of London at night! Somerset House, the Natural History Museum and Canary Wharf also have their own rinks where you can practice your moves!
