5 Things to do in London (by Amanda!)

While I am traveling the 4,000 miles home today I am excited to have the lovely Amanda taking over Unlocking Kiki. When Amanda isn’t making me drool over one of her delicious recipes she is making me dream of another trip to London with all her fun adventures. What better time to visit London than during the holidays!? After reading her post you will be ready to celebrate.

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Hello! I’m Amanda from Rhyme & Ribbons. The lovely Kaelene asked to to guest post for her while she is enjoying time at home. I’m originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico but have been living in London, England for the past few years. In fact, this will be my 5th Christmas in England!

Today I’d like to share with you my favourite things to do in London around the holidays!

1. Go iceskating in South Kensington outside the Natural History Museum.

Or if you can iceskate in Canary Wharf, at Somerset House or at Winter Wonderland instead!

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2. Go to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.

An annual must-do in London, as every December Hyde Park is taken over by this massive Christmas market/funfair!


hyde park winter wonderland
3. And who could resist going to Hogwarts in the Snow at the Harry Potter Studios Tour?

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4. Curl up with a mug of mulled cider at a local pub.

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5. Wander through Central London admiring the Christmas lights.

Or you can take the District Line down to Richmond and admire the lights at Kew Gardens!

lights in London

What Christmas activities are in your area?

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  • MissLilly

    window browsing, I mean all the christmas decorations are just amazing! Not just in Liberty and Selfridges but all over the place. I also love a walk in south bank to visit the little markets

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      I would love to just visit London at Christmas time!

  • http://www.rhymeandribbons.com/ Amanda @ Rhyme & Ribbons

    Thanks for having me! x

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Thanks for posting!

  • http://www.adventurings.com Cynthia

    Nice post, Amanda! It’s no secret that I’m now ready to Christmas in London so I’ll surely come back to this list for some inspirado when that glorious day comes :) I wanna go ice skating so bad.

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Ice skating in London at Christmas time sounds just amazing!

  • http://letuswanderlust.blogspot.com/ Carly @ Let Us Wanderlust

    Love this post! I would really love to spend a Christmas in London one year! Ever since I saw Love Actually, it’s been a dream of mine haha!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      I know right mine to!

  • http://www.brookemeaganjones.com/ Brooke Jones

    This post really takes me back! I lived in England for one year and London was so magical around Christmas. I loved all the lights and looking at all the department store displays. I’m seriously wanting to hop on a plane right about now!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      The store displays I have seen look amazing! I would love to visit London at Christmas time.

  • http://www.adventuresofalondonkiwi.blogspot.com/ adventuresofalondonkiwi

    All of these beautiful festive things!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      They all look wonderful!

  • http://the.pyreflies.org/ Jessica ThePyreflies

    I would love to do all of these things!! Especially the Harry potter studio!

    Jessica
    the.pyreflies.org

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      I would love to visit the Harry Potter studio!

  • http://www.crumbsinthebed.com/ Kerri

    I’ve never had a chance to visit London at Christmas time, but I seen and heard lots of great things :) I’ll have to add it to my never ending things to do places to see list…

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      It looks amazing, I would love to visit!

  • http://www.teawashere.com Teawashere_

    Love this list! Although I prefer the Winterville in Victoria Park - it’s adorable. The Southbank Christmas Market is also worth a visit

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      It all sounds lovely!

  • http://trekkingmart.com/ TrekkingMart

    I would love to do all of these things. And Merry Christmas and may this new year bring you joy and laughter.www.trekkingmart.com

  • http://www.amyandthegreatworld.com/ AmyMacWorld

    This makes me want to visit London around Christmas! I’ve heard they do it up right :) I love Amanda’s blog!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      Me to, London around Christmas time sounds amazing!

  • DandelionBlue

    Mulled Cider is indeed soemthing I discovered in London and love. It is so Christmassy. Great Post. Those are aslo some of my favourite things to do in London. hope you’re enjoying the new year.
    xx Dandy I http://www.dandelionblue.co.uk

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki

      I have yet to try mulled cider but it sounds delicious and the perfect Christmas time drink!