8 Quirky Ideas to Experience at Christmas in London
8 Quirky Experiences at Christmas in London
Christmas is all about traditions. Everywhere you go in this grand city of London, there is the dazzling of Christmas lights and Christmas trees. Store-fronts are specially decorated for the season, adding to the festive cheer. The ice-skating rinks are special as well as the Christmas Lights Trail at Kew. Let’s not forget the Christmas Markets that pops-up at this time, offering unique gifts for loved ones along with mulled wine, mince pies and roasted chestnuts. The Christmas traditions in the City of London is so beautiful that the festive cheer must be experienced at least once.
Alongside these age-old traditions, there are some new quirky and fun activities emerging and may well develop into a holiday tradition, where a visit to one or more of its destinations will be on a Christmas visit list. If you are contemplating something different, unique to do during the holidays, here is a shortlist of quirky ideas to experience at Christmas in London which you may wish to explore.
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Quirky Ideas to Experience at Christmas in London
With so many quirky and fun activities to do in London, the 8 listed here are by no means an exhaustive list but it is worth exploring.
1 | Backyard Cinema | Quirky Ideas to experience at Christmas in London
Watch a movie in a cinema like never before. Journey through a magical world of enchanted forest in a Winter Night Garden or find the secret entrance, explore the enchanted Snow Kingdom and go in search of the hidden cinema to watch your favourite movie. Select from a wide range of holiday favourites such as Home Alone, Love Actually, The Holiday, Trading Places, Pretty Woman and so many more.
Find out more > backyardcinema
2 | The Great Christmas Feast | Quirky Ideas to experience at Christmas in London
Be transported to Victorian London through a secret door in a secret location for an immersive experience of Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol. The story unfolds all around as you Indulge in a mouthwatering yuletide gastronomy of Victorian street food and feast.
Don’t miss out on this unique experience – book your tickets at Great Christmas Feast
3 | Winterland
For a unique experience of the festive cheer, sip mulled wine, move to the sounds of the music, or relax on a sofa in an enchanting Alpine setting at an outdoor bar.
Visit > neverland-winterland to learn more and book your experience
4 | The Piano Works | Quirky Ideas to experience at Christmas in London
For an unforgettable fun evening, head over to the Piano Works. A bar with non-stop music of audience requested songs. Sing-a-long into the night with steak or ribs, buddha bowls and vegan shepherd’s pie. A favourite for music lovers.
Find out more about Dinner & Brunch parties at The Piano Works
5 | Archipelago Restaurant
Right in the heart of London Fitzrovia is an exotic restaurant in an exotic setting serving exotic dishes such as kangaroo, python, crocodile and crispy zebra “jerky” alongside traditional dishes of chicken and fish. A visit to Archipelago is, without a doubt, an evening to remember.
For an evening to remember > Archipelago Restaurant
6 | Invisible City | Quirky Ideas to experience at Christmas in London
A short journey from the city of London, in Willesden is The Invisible City. This is an unusual experience to have at Christmas but I wanted to add it here for any one who wishes to experience the new sound art installation at Willesden Jewish Cemetery. A 21-acre landscape features the stories of people laid to rest in this, one of the most prestigious cemeteries in UK. Most of the ‘1970’s High Street’ can be found here including Jack Cohen (1898 – 1979) who founded Tesco.
Entry is Free. You can download the QR code onto any smartphone when you are onsite. There is a short trailer on the website.
7 | Harry Potter Studios at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Have a magical day and experience winter in Warner Bros Studio Tour. Join this behind-the-scenes tour of the making of Harry Potter series. Get close to the whimsical costumes and props, especially Dumbledore’s office and Hagrid’s Hut. This magical experience sells out fast so book your tickets several months ahead.
Learn how the iconic train scenes were filmed, and browse through your favorite character’s luggage! For the first time ever, enter the set of Gringotts Wizarding Bank! Walk through the wizarding bank of Gringott’s, the Lestrange vault, a gallery of goblins, and much more. Admire the imposing marble columns and discover the costumes and prosthetics belonging to Bogrod, Griphook, and many other Golbin bankers. You’ll have approximately 4 hours to enjoy the magic of the Harry Potter studio.
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8 | Tour of London Christmas Lights at night
See London at its best at Christmas and be dazzled by the glittering festive lights display from onboard an open top bus tour. The tour is led by an expert guide and the journey takes the route along all the Christmassy shop display. As well the Regent Street, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Tower Bridge.
London by Night Open Top Bus Tour
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Have a splendid Christmas and stay safe.
