Podcast Episode 23 – Visiting London in December

In this week’s episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast I share information and tips for visiting London in December. This is my favourite time of year to visit the UK capital with so much to see and do and the fabulous festive atmosphere to enjoy.

So, plug in your headphones and prepare to ace your London trip planning!

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Episode 23 – Show Notes

Visiting London in December

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What to expect when visiting London in December
  • What sort of weather you can expect
  • Hours of daylight in London in December (sunrise and sunset times)
  • What to pack

• Answers to frequently asked questions about visiting London in December

• We share some of our favourite things to do in London in December including
  • Enjoying the Christmas lights
  • Taking a festive tour whether a walking tour, cruise down the Thames, Christmas market tour or bus tour
  • Some of our favourite markets
  • Special events such as at Kew Gardens or Harry Potter studios
  • Going to a Pantomime
  • Talking a stroll through one of the Royal Parks

• What is open (and closed) on Christmas Day plus suggestions about things to do

• What is open (and closed) on Boxing Day plus suggestions about things to do

• Information about public transport in London on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Places mentioned in this episode include

• Kew Gardens >> Read more about Christmas as Kew

• Harry Potter Studios for Hogwarts in the snow >> Experience Christmas in the wizarding world

• Trafalgar Square – enjoy the Christmas tree and carol singers >> For more information about the timings of the carol singers click here

• South Bank Winter Festival >> Held from 3 Nov 2022 – 8 Jan 2023. For more information click here.

• Winter Wonderland >> 18 Nov 2022 – 02 January 2023. For more information click here.

• JW3 Ice Rink >> 4 December 2022-2 January 2023. For more information click here.

• Christmas lights >> Oxford, Regent, Bond and Carnaby Streets plus Covent Garden and South Bank are must-visits!

A transcript of this episode is available to read on our website here or click here to download a PDF version.

Useful resources

• A complete guide to visiting London in December

• London in winter

• Best Christmas things to do in London

• Best Christmas tours to take in London over the festive period

• Packing list for London in winter

• Where to find the best Christmas lights in London

• Book a Christmas photo shoot with Domi of Scalens Studio

• How to visit Harry Potter Studios from London