Are you going to London for Christmas and you don't know what to do? Please note that public transport does not run in London on Christmas Day. Therefore, you will have to rely on your feet or else take a taxi. For December 26, transport is slowing down, you will have to anticipate your trips.
Finally, many shops and museums are closed during these two days. Here are some ideas for visits to do on December 25 and 26!
What to do in London on December 25?
Unusual activity
The Peter Pan Cup à Hyde Park
Every year on December 25, members of the Serpentine Swimming Club take to the icy waters of Serpentine Lake for a 91-meter race!
The race starts at 9:00 am on the south shore of the lake, near the Serpentine Café.
You can attend this race for free.
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Lancaster Gate, Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge, Queensway
Conceived by the German professor Gunther von Hagens, the Body Worlds exhibition aims to explain the mysteries and the transformations of the organism by relying on real human bodies.
This traveling exhibition presents a total of 200 bodies and organs kept intact thanks to plastination, a technique for preserving human bodies invented by Gunther von Hagens.
With over 45 million visitors, Body Worlds Vital is one of the most visited health exhibitions in the world. Often described as a "life changing experience", Body Worlds will give you a better understanding of the complexity of the human body.
Information and reservations at the British Tourist Office
When? Until October 1, 2020 Or ? London Pavilion at Piccadilly Circus Price : 27 €
The cruise on the Thames is a nice trip to discover the most emblematic monuments of the capital, such as the Palace of Westminster, London Eyest paul's cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
Good plan ! For the purchase of an adult ticket on the Great Britain Tourist Board website, the cruise is free for children up to the age of 15.
Opening hours for December 26: 10h00 - 18h00
Book on Visit Britain
Go to the Christmas markets
Winter Wonderland à Hyde Park
Winter Wonderland is not just a Christmas market traditional but a real amusement park with rides, shows, ice sculptures and many other surprises that will delight children and their parents!
Reservation on the Ticketmaster website
Opening hours for December 26: 10h00 - 22h00
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Lancaster Gate, Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge, Queensway
Don't do things by halves ... skate on the bigger one and the most beautiful ice rink from the United Kingdom ! You will be in doubt under the spell of its Victorian kiosk !!
Reservation on the Ticketmaster website
Opening hours for December 26: 10h00 - 22h00
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Lancaster Gate, Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge, Queensway
This beautiful ice rink located at the foot of Somerset House will appeal to clubbers who can skate to music, families and beginners who can take skating lessons.
Information and reservations on the Ticketmaster website
Opening hours for December 26: 10h00 - 22h00
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Covent Garden, Charing Cross, Embankment
6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77a, 91, 176
Family skating at the Natural History Museum
Located in the Chelsea district, the skating rink at the Museum of Natural History is a family rink. Skating lessons are reserved for children and people in wheelchairs.
Reservation on the Ticketmaster website Opening hours for December 26: 11h00 - 21h00
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South Kensington
14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430, C1
Go see a musical
Musicals in London are internationally renowned because they offer quality shows. Watching a musical on December 26 is a good plan to be sheltered from the cold and the rain with the assurance of having a good time!
The musicals playing for this date are: Phantom of Opera, Wicked, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Thriller Live !
To find out which musicals are to be seen now, see the article: the best musicals to see in London.
To go to the museum
Aquarium Sea Life
Le Sea Life is one of the largest aquariums in Europe with more than 400 marine species including 16 species of sharks!
The large aquarium with the statues of the island of Passover in which the sharks swim is not to be missed.
This visit is for the family; children will be able to stroke manta rays or starfish and educate older children about the protection of our oceans.
Opening hours for December 26: 10h00 - 17h45
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Waterloo
12, 53, 59, 76, 77, 148, 159, 211, 341, 381
London Eye Pier
Madame Tussauds wax museum
Madame Tussauds is a wax museum located on Marylebone Road, near Regent's Park.
This museum is for the family to visit where everyone can pose alongside the royal family, Hollywood stars and political figures!
It is in this circular theater that many performances of the plays of William Shakespeare were given. It was ravaged by flames twice and then rebuilt identically.
Le Shakespeare's Globe is open to the public and during the theatrical season when plays are performed. Go ahead the acoustics are remarkable!
The apartment of the famous detective furnished by his fans is a faithful copy of that imagined by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
All the attributes of the detective are there: hunter's hat, calabash pipe, magnifying glass… you can even take a picture of yourself in your chair, your hat on your head !!!
London Dungeon, is an unusual attraction, located at the foot of the London Eye. Make-up artists will tell you through a show the history of London.
Opening hours for December 26: 10h00 - 17h00
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Waterloo
12, 53, 59, 76, 77, 148, 159, 211, 341, 381
London Eye Pier
London Eye
Le London Eye offers a panoramic view of London sheltered from the cold and without the slightest effort! Embark on one of the capsules for a 30 min rotation and take great photos of the parliament, Big Ben, l'Westminster Abbey or st paul's cathedral.
Opening hours for December 26: 10h00 - 20h30
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Waterloo, Westminster
211, 77, 381
Waterloo Pier
Visiting London aboard The Original Tour buses
With the bus Hop-On-Hop-Off, we visit London effortlessly while learning more thanks to the commentaries in French.
The Shard: the tallest tower in Europe
This 310m high building is the tallest tower in Europe. It offers a 360 ° view for up to 65 kilometers around. The Thames, the Tower of London and the City will be at your feet.
Le shard is a great place to take great photos of London both day and night.
Deal ! Book your visit in advance to get the best rates
Opening hours for December 26: 10h00 - 18h00
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London Bridge
43, 48, 141, 149, 521
London Bridge City Pier
Shop for sales in London department stores
December 26, boxing day, marks the start of the winter sales where the discounts are very interesting! Please note, not all stores are open on December 26.
Harrods
Do the winter sales at Harrods can be a great shopping plan where discounts can go up to - 80%.
As soon as the store opens on December 26, thousands of English people and tourists flock to find good deals!
Opening hours for December 26: 10h00 - 20h00
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Knightsbridge
9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 52, 74, 137, 414, 452, C1
Liberty
Liberty is a store known for its beautiful Tudor facade and Liberty fabric items such as blouses, retail fabrics, towels ...
There are also designer decorative items and beauty products. If you are looking for an original English brand item that cannot be found in France, then go shopping at Liberty!
Like J - which is closed on December 26-, Selfriges is a department store located on the main shopping street of Oxford Street. Selfrigdes offers both luxury items and brands at more affordable prices.
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