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Winter Wonders in London

Get the most out of London this winter with our Winter Wonders guide. We have the best shopping, pantos, Santa's Grottos and more.

Eating Out Eating Christmas lunch out?

Christmas lunch sorted

Sick of slaving over a hot oven on Christmas day while your ‘better half’ slums it on the sofa with the wrinklies? We are! Sort out some Christmas dinner style and have it out this year. Find out more here.

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City Inn

Sherry and raspberry trifle with almond cookies! We barely care what the rest of the menu says. But it’s worth noting that although it’s £65 a head, kids under 8 eat for half price and those under 5 go for free.

Babur Brasserie

For a less traditional Christmas meal why not go for an Indian twist. But fear not, with their Tandoori-roast turkey in fenugreek flavoured creamy tomato sauce and basmati rice, you can still have a taste of the Christmas bird and all for a bargainous £44.95

Santa's London Grottos Find Father Christmas in London

Santa's London Grottos

Santa is coming to town. Check out our guide to the best Grottos in the Capital and have a fantastic experience with fake snow and beards this season.

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Santa's Harrods Grotto

Santa will be hanging out at his legendary Grotto in Harrods this Christmas . From November 3rd Santa will be in store to meet all the kids and listen to their Christmas wishes.

Satans Grotto at the London Dungeons

If Christmas all together makes you feel quite 'bah humbug!' then something happening at the London Dungeons from 7th December will most definitely put a smile on your face.

Santa’s Grotto at Selfridges

Another great afternoon out for the kids. They'll get to meet Farther Christmas and all his North Pole helpers, ride on Santa’s Express and let the guy in red know what they want for Christmas.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

For a festive day out in town, look no further than the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland - the event that features London's largest outdoor ice rink and the best gingerbread biscuits ever!

Panto perfection He's behind you....

London Pantomime Pandemonium

Indeed it's that time of year again when men dress up as ladies, ladies dress up as men and shouting 'he's behind you' to a TV soap star is full acceptable. Here we have some cracking Pantos about town that will please all the family.

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Cinderella

You’ve already seen him in sequins and chiffon in Strictly Come Dancing. Now watch cheeky chappy Dominic Littlewood camping it up on stage with Britt Ekland in this Panto Classic.

Peter Pan

Dirty Den Does Peter Pan! The boy that never grew up comes to the Beck Theatre n Hayes only Dirty Den stylie. With Leslie Grantham in the role of (yes you’ve guessed it) evil Captain Hook, you shouldn’t expect anything groundbreaking, but then what is a good Panto if not predictable?

Jack And The Beanstalk

Mel Giedroyc is back in this panto classic with Little Britain star Steve Furst. The show sees Greenwich Theatre back to the brim with songs, laughter and ,more than anything, a great big dollop of corny Christmas magic.

Ice rinks in London Get the most out of the city this winter

Get your skates on - ice skating in London

Get a classic Christmas feeling this winter and take to the ice. Find out where the best skating is in the city.

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Kew Gardens Ice Rink

This rink is one of our favourites, mainly because it's so beautiful. A perfect romantic place to take your other half, it is surrounded by Christmas decorations that really take the breath away.

Natural History Museum's Ice Rink

This rink gets busy so booking is essential. A great place to take any kids as there is a Christmas fair and a cafe. A good day out for all, the skating starts as early as 8.45am on the weekends so there is no excuse to miss out.

Tower of London Ice Rink

Set in a historic surrounding this is a great place for skaters of all abilities. It's nice and central to get to after work and it's also fun to watch you boss attempt to take to the ice.

Be the office Christmas Cracker Get gorgeous for the office Christmas party

Christmas Beauty

Think no time means no glamour? Not anymore! We have all the best places to get beautiful in London in our London Guide. Check out our top salons here.

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Macs

This is a top place to get yourself looking great. They do the full works with tanning, hair and make up as well as manicures and pedicures.

Mathew Alexander Bespoke Hair and Make-up

If your no make up expert and you want to look that expert bit special for a Christmas party then this is the place to go.

171 Hair and Beauty

Be waxed, plucked, pampered and preened here in Islington and feel fabulous for the festive season.

Rush Covent Gardens

If you don't fancy getting the full works but feel like a chance go for a snip snip chop chop and turn heads with some new style.

Festive Frock Shop Pick up a frock that rocks for Christmas

One Night Stand

If splash out all that cash on a dress that you'll only wear once sets your pulse racing, why not hire yourself an ultra-glam dress. It's a great way to get designer clobber at a fraction of the price. Guaranteed to make you sparkle One Night Stand has a fantastic selection.

Absolute Vintage

If you have the time to spend, have a rummage in this great vintage shop. Even if you don't manage to find a dress that fits perfectly, you could always buy it anyway and take it to a good dressmaker. A great way to get your own style.

The East End Thrift Store

Another great place to pick up something vintage at a snip of the price of the high street. Most things are between £7 and £10 and you can anything from cute party frocks to sparkly boob tubes.

Crimson Clothing

A beautiful gem of a shop tucked away down the side streets of London. Classic cut clothes by American designers who really know what they are doing. Our favorite is a Trashy Diva red satin dress - party perfect!

Amanda Wakeley

'Dresses to die for' is all we can say. A chic designer who makes wearable evening wear. Starting from about £400 they aren't cheap but the classic designs will last you a lifetime. Just don't get too drunk and ruin them.