London at Christmas really is a wonderful place to be! The Christmas lights in town look stunning and shops such as Harrods and Selfridges are famous for their seasonal window displays. Everywhere is hectic but there’s a feeling of celebration in the air! One of my favourite places to visit is Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland or perhaps Covent Garden but there are many wonderful places to explore during the holiday season.
Here is a collection of my photographs of London at Christmas, taken over the last couple of years and with it comes my wish to all you, wherever you are in the world, whatever your religion ‘Seasons Greetings’ – may happiness, good health and peace be yours.
And to all of you who celebrate Christmas… I wish you a very merry Christmas.
If you are going out in London on New Year’s Eve, to help make sure you get home safely, all public transport is FREE from 11.45 pm to 4.30 am on New Year’s Day.
I absolutely love London and go there every year, but I’ve never been during Christmas time. Mostly because it’s cold and so much more expensive then.
Looking at these pics, I would like to experience the ambience once though…
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Is it expensive early December I wonder? You could check when the Christmas lights go on and things like the Christmas Market at Hyde Park starts – it really is lovely. Here’s a link to my post on that http://travelwithkat.com/2012/01/03/new-years-eve-at-londons-hyde-park/
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London will always be one of the most exciting places in the world. I have been to London on several occasions and loved it immensely. Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos of London during Christmas time. Best wishes to you.
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Thank you Shalu. I’m glad you enjoyed them. Best wishes to you too.
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The last two shots are just magical! I wouldn’t be able to stand the cold at that time of year though
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Thank you. I was so pleased I had my camera with me that day! I was on a first date so I nearly didn’t take it. Luckily he was happy for me to snap away (and we are still together).
I do love warm weather but there is something very special about walks in the snow. And when you get inside you can snuggle up to a real fire with a cup of hot chocolate (or a glass of mulled wine) – you wouldn’t want to do that on a hot day!
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lovely photos of my fave city
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Thanks Suzy and thanks for popping by! Have a wonderful New Year.
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Beautiful photos – how I would love to be in London at this time of the year. Hoping to do it in the next few years.
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Thank you! and yes it is lovely. You will have to let me know if do make it to London as I’d love to show you around or just meet up to say hi!
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I might take you up on that offer one day
These are positively festive and enchanting my friend! I would love to see London at Christmastime! Love the blue lights twinkling in the trees…magical!
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Thanks Jeff. It is a lovely time of year to visit many European cities. Do you have a favourite?
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I have lived in London and visited many times but this was my first Christmas visit in 20 yrs. It’s absolutely charming. Great pics. You captured it.
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Thanks Lisa. Have a wonderful day. Looking forward to reading your post on Christmas in Naples but better put this down now as family arriving soon!
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It looks gorgeous! What a great place to be at Christmas time.
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It is! There’s no snow as yet this year but it is still wonderful. I left London this morning and am now back home to spend a quiet Chritmas with my family. I’m sure the bright lights of London will be calling me back soon.
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Gorgeous Christmassy pics Kathryn – have a lovely Christmas too and a wonderful year in 2013
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You too! Have a really lovely day and a very happy New Year.
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Gorgeous shots Kat. Didn’t realize there was so much snow at Christmas in London. The markets look amazing. Those heart shaped cookies are awesome…must be a European thing as I remember them in the Christmas markets in Prague.
Happy holidays and Merry Christmas.
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Thanks Anita. I think the Christmas markets you now find throughout England are inspired by ones in other parts of Europe.
The last couple of years we’ve had a lot of snow in southern England compared with normal – see my post ‘Snowed in‘
Have a wonderful Christmas, Kat x
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