There is a tonne of 2022 Christmas events in London this year to enjoy, from time-honored traditions like the holiday decorations on Regent Street and Oxford Street and the return of Winter Wonderland to fresh, brand-new holiday entertainment like the illuminations at Kenwood House and Crystal Palace.

There is still a lot to see and do in London in the run-up to the most delightful time of the year, even though not all the holiday favorites are taking place there this year.

10 Places to visit, celebrate during Christmas 2022 in London

1. Westminster Abbey

• One of London’s famous ancient cathedrals, Westminster Abbey sits located to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is a popular location for royal weddings, coronation celebrations, and big midnight masses.
• Every traveler should make it a point to attend the Christmas Eve church service in London, which has a history that goes back roughly a thousand years.

2. Royal Albert Hall

• The majestic Royal Albert Hall comes alive with the lovely carol-singing concert throughout the Christmas season, which is one of the top Christmas events in London.
• Matching your voice with some of the top vocalists in the nation is an experience in and of itself. This grand auditorium has hosted numerous prominent performers like Adele, Enrique, and Justin Timberlake.

3. Hyde Park

• One of the best things to do in London at Christmas is to visit Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. It has everything from crazy rides to endless food stalls, and mind-blowing games to the friendliest people.
• It is practically a sin to skip this wonderland without attending one of the must-attend Christmas fairs. It is comparable to the carnival you’ve always wanted to attend and is even more fantastic than your wildest dreams.

4. Ice Skating 

• Without practicing your skating at one of London’s most well-known ice rinks, Christmas in the city would be utterly incomplete.
• The skating ice rinks in London around Christmas offer a spectacular experience, with the city’s famed monuments serving as memorable backdrops. Prepare to slide, glide, and spin in London by donning your skates.

5. Blues Kitchen 

• Blues Kitchen is one of the top places to go out and party in London. It has sites all around the city in Brixton, Camden, and Shoreditch. Blues Kitchen is the ideal location for celebrating the joy of the holiday season, whether it is with a traditional lunch, on the dance floor, or just hanging out with friends over a few drinks.

6. Kew Gardens

• As you go through the Christmas trail, you may marvel at the breathtaking diversity of light and sound shows that Kew puts on. Around a million lights are glimmering in the tree branches along this two-kilometer trail, and there is also a sparkling bell tunnel.
• Along the route, you can snack on small doughnuts, marshmallows, cakes, roasted chestnuts, and hot cocoa. Along with the lights, there are also old fairground attractions, Santa, and his elves, of course.

7. Enjoy the Christmas cruise

• Christmas cruises offered by City Experiences are the ideal way to spread holiday cheer, whether it’s before Christmas or on the actual holiday. On a sightseeing cruise, you may sled down the river while seeing all the breathtaking sites that London has to offer.
• In addition to a glass of sparkling wine, a four-course holiday lunch menu, unlimited tea or coffee, holiday live music and carols, and a licensed bar on board. A one-hour Christmas Day sightseeing cruise costs £25 per person, while a three-hour Christmas Day Lunch cruise costs £135 per person.

8. Trafalgar Square

• The Norwegians continue the custom of giving a huge Norwegian Spruce tree every Christmas in London as a symbol of love and peace. The most popular Christmas activity in London and among the Christmas attractions in London has always been admiring the largest tree at Trafalgar Square, which was established in 1947.

9. Covent Garden

• Another iconic London location is breathtaking when lit up for the holidays. As the enormous ornaments and lights are installed and turned on, Covent Garden sparkles. Along with the decorations, one of London’s largest Christmas trees, standing at a towering sixty feet tall, is located there.
• A team of sixty people spent just over 300 hours decorating the tree with over 30,000 lights and enormous ornaments.

10. Explore Southbank Centre Market

• The Southbank Centre’s Winter Market transforms its surroundings into a seasonal wonderland as the days grow shorter and the weather turns chilly, adding some comfort to the chilly and snowy nights.
• You can find handcrafted gifts, cinnamon-flavored sweets, and spiced mulled wine there. After a hard day, there is plenty of time to grab a hot beverage and something to eat because most stalls stay open until 10 p.m.