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Christmas Activities and Events

Ready to make Christmas 2024 your best yet? We can help with that! You can book tickets for the best Christmas events in London and the rest of the UK right here in the VisitBritain Shop. Maybe you’re searching for the best Christmas markets in the UK, or you’re scouring for the best things to do for kids at Christmas. Perhaps you’re looking for a family-friendly festive theatre show or pantomime to get you in the Christmas spirit. Maybe you’re seeking out the best Santa’s Grottos in the UK, you’re on the hunt for Christmas light displays near you, or you’re trying to find tours of British palaces illuminated for the festive season. Whatever your Christmas traditions are, let us help you make them even more special this year.

The best Christmas experiences in the UK

Looking for the best Christmas experiences in the UK? From magical Christmas markets in cities like London, Edinburgh, and Manchester, to family-friendly Christmas events in stunning locations like Warwick Castle and the Tower of London, there’s something for everyone at the VisitBritain Shop.

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Best Christmas markets in the UK

Christmas things to do in London

London is a treasure trove of festivities come Christmastime, with a whole host of Christmas markets, winter wonderlands and Santa’s Grottos to explore. We’d recommend booking a Christmas lights tour, so you can see all the best parts of the city in one trip, and all lit up in its festive finery!

For those who want to try something more thrilling, you can book a climb up London’s famous O2 and enjoy the Snow Globe experience at the peak. Or for something truly traditional, enjoy a Christmas Eve dinner complete with a memorable Midnight Mass in a historic church.

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Top UK Christmas tours and London Christmas lights tours

If you’re on a trip to the UK during the Christmas season, why not make the most of your trip and see as much as you can with a themed tour? We’ve got plenty of festive tours on our website, to iconic UK cities like Oxford, Salisbury and Canterbury, and to landmarks like Stonehenge and Leeds Castle, with Christmas lunch included so you can taste some authentic British festive food.

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