Christmas in London: The Best Festive Pop Ups

If you've already sorted your Christmas decorations and bought all you luxury Christmas presents - even the ones for the hard to buy for - then what's stopping you from enjoying the festivities in the big smoke?

The one saving grace of the bitterness of winter in London, is the build up to Christmas, something the city does flawlessly. So, if you're planning to spend the festive season in the City then we've got the perfect list of activities to enjoy.

Skate at Somerset House with Fortnum and Mason

You can enjoy late night skate session, DJ entertainment and lashings of hot chocolate and Christmas tipples inside the Skate Lounge this year at Somerset House. Not forgetting the Fortnum’s Christmas Arcade for a spot of festive shopping.

Ticket prices from £8.50 for children and £11.00 for adults.

Natural History Museum Ice Rink

The beautiful backdrop of London's Natural History Museum is an experience you'll never forget and perfect for families or romantic date nights.

Open from Saturday the 19th of October, throughout the winter period until Sunday the 12th of January.

Ticket prices from £8.80 for children, £12.65 for adults, £36.90 for family.

Hampton Court Ice Rink

Enjoy a skate in front of beautiful Hampton Court and enjoy a stroll around the Palace after. There's plenty of festive food and drink to be enjoyed during your visit.

Running from the 22nd of November until the 5th of January.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

London's biggest Christmas pop-up with comedy shows, pantomime productions, ice sculpting workshops and more alongside your classic Christmas markets, ice rinks and festive cheer from within the Bavarian Village.

Running from the 21st of November to the 5th of January.

Entry is free but there are ticketed attractions such as ice skating, the ice bar, the shows and fairground rides.

Tower of London Ice Rink

Enjoy ice skating around the Tower of London fortress alongside the Thames and warm up with a mulled wine or hot chocolate at the Rink Cafe Bar.

The fair will run from the 16th of November to the 5th January.