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See Thousands Of Peace Doves Inside The Old Royal Naval College's Stunning Painted Hall

Poignant art inside a Baroque masterpiece

Christmas in London

By Laura Reynolds

Christmas 2026 Carol Concerts In London To Get You Feeling All Kinds Of Festive

Including one with dogs.

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Santa Steam Express: Meet Father Christmas On A Vintage Train In London

The kids will be chuffed.

Christmas in London

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Gingerbread City 2026: Biscuity Exhibition Comes To A New Home In Covent Garden

London's most fragrant exhibition returns this Christmas!

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Stunning Light Trails And Illumination Festivals To See Near London This Winter: Christmas 2026

Absolutely enchanting evenings out in south-east England.

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Columbia Road's Late Night Christmas Shopping Wednesdays Return For 2026

Xmas shopping with a little less stress.

Christmas in London

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Oxford Street's Harry Potter Christmas Lights 2026: Details And Switch-On Date Announced

Starry nights are back, with added magic.

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London Christmas Gift Guide 2026: Ideas For The Londoner Who Has Everything

Books, booze and banging stocking fillers.

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Free Things To Do In London This Week: 2-8 November 2026

Events that don't cost a penny.

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Places To Volunteer In London's Social Justice Spaces

Do good! Feel good! Stay sane!

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Giant Elf On The Shelf Trail Coming To Central London

Get a selfie with an elf(ie).

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By Will Noble

Christmas Shows In London: Fantastically Festive Theatre To Book Now

Nutcrackers, Snowmen and a certain George Bailey.

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A Treat For The Little Grey Cells: Agatha Christie Exhibition Opens At The British Library

Board the Orient Express to explore Christie's legacy.

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Lord Mayor's Show 2026: When And Where Is It, And What's Happening?

Plus: an ancient London tradition is revived for 2026.

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WrapUp London 2026: Donate Your Pre-Loved Coat To Someone Who Needs It This Winter

A small gesture goes a long way 🙂

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Adopt A Plant From The Barbican Conservatory - Final Ballot Announced

A living piece of history in your home!

Art & Photography

By Tabish Khan

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: November And December 2026

From Peter Blake to Peggy Guggenheim, and the new London Museum opens.

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Where To Find London's Best Christmas Markets And Festive Fairs: Christmas 2026

Gifts, decorations and festive food.

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Christmas 2026 In London

See Thousands Of Peace Doves Inside The Old Royal Naval College's Stunning Painted Hall

Christmas 2026 Carol Concerts In London To Get You Feeling All Kinds Of Festive

Santa Steam Express: Meet Father Christmas On A Vintage Train In London

Gingerbread City 2026: Biscuity Exhibition Comes To A New Home In Covent Garden

Stunning Light Trails And Illumination Festivals To See Near London This Winter: Christmas 2026

Columbia Road's Late Night Christmas Shopping Wednesdays Return For 2026

Oxford Street's Harry Potter Christmas Lights 2026: Details And Switch-On Date Announced

London Christmas Gift Guide 2026: Ideas For The Londoner Who Has Everything

Free Things To Do In London This Week: 2-8 November 2026

Places To Volunteer In London's Social Justice Spaces

Giant Elf On The Shelf Trail Coming To Central London

Christmas Shows In London: Fantastically Festive Theatre To Book Now

A Treat For The Little Grey Cells: Agatha Christie Exhibition Opens At The British Library

Lord Mayor's Show 2026: When And Where Is It, And What's Happening?

WrapUp London 2026: Donate Your Pre-Loved Coat To Someone Who Needs It This Winter

Adopt A Plant From The Barbican Conservatory - Final Ballot Announced

The Top Exhibitions To See In London: November And December 2026

Where To Find London's Best Christmas Markets And Festive Fairs: Christmas 2026

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