London in December offers the quintessential Christmas experience for anyone looking to make the most of the festive season. Events in London include the fantastic Christmas light displays along Oxford Street, the revelation of the seasonal window displays at Harrods and Fortnum & Masons, and also the Cologne Christmas Market near the Southbank Centre. One of the most romantic London Christmas events is the opportunity to skate outside Somerset House and then wrap up afterwards and keep out the cold with hot chestnuts and mulled wine. Children will enjoy seeing the giant Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square which usually stands at over 20 metres high.

If you fancy going away for December then London at Christmas is definitely a top destination, with the opportunity to enjoy midnight mass at St Paul's Cathedral or to visit the London Christmas markets. The capital is also a great destination for any last minute Christmas shopping. If the festive experience all becomes too much then it is easy to take a break from it by visiting some of the best museums in the world, including the National Portrait Gallery and the British Museum.