Yay Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! If you live in London or find yourself in the bright light city for business or for pleasure, there’s plenty for you to do to get into the festive spirit. However, have you had enough of the bustles of Winter Wonderland, not a fan of ice-skating outside The Natural History Museum want to avoid belting your heart out to Christmas carols at St Paul’s Cathedral? Then don’t worry, London is action-packed with alternative things for you try this Christmas. Here we have the best five..
Carols by candlelight at Charles Dickens house
Soak up the atmosphere of Christmas in the 19th Century in the Charles Dickens Museum. Here you can enjoy an authentic candlelight performance of the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, featuring the award-winning actor Dominic Gerrard. The gorgeous Georgian terrace was once the home of the world-famous writer, where the audience are given the opportunity to explore it’s beautiful dressed Christmas decorations before darkness falls (and the show commences) The museum promises to give an enchanting glimpse of how Christmas was celebrated by Dickens family. If you’re a bit of a Scrooge, this attraction is definitely not for you! Performances and tours are being held between the 19th and 30 December for just £20. Matinee and evening shows are available.
Explore the Christmas Lights by bike
If snow isn’t falling all around us, then why not on hop on a bike and take a wander around the bright lights of London’s Christmas lights? It’s definitely ideal for those who are feeling a little guilty after over-indulging on mince pies during the festive period. Tours commence at Southbank London Bicycle Hire, where you’re kitted out with a bike, helmet and high-vis before hitting the sights. Cyclists can enjoy exploring the white-washed terraced houses of Kensington and Chelsea, before taking a pit-stop at the world-famous displays in Carnaby Street, Covent Garden and Sloane Square. This is all before you take a picturesque return via the world-famous Waterloo Bridge, which is sure to be authentically dressed in time for Christmas. Cycle tours kick-start at 3:30pm daily and run up until the 6th January.
Uncover the mysteries of Britain’s Christmas traditions
Britain has many wonderfully whacky traditions we all follow during the festive period. Ever wondered why we send greeting cards, fill stockings or place a large tree in the lounge to celebrate Christmas? Well the Geffrye Museum have put together an exhibition to uncover all of the odd-ball festivities. Wonder around beautiful period rooms where you’ll be effortlessly immersed into how Christmas has been celebrated since the 17th Century. Visitors are also given the opportunity to explore a 1960s living room, which is completed with a tree, paper chains and of course some jazzy swinging 60s furniture. This is particular heart-warming for those who grew up in this era. The museum urges you to visit before it closes in January for a refurbishment, the best bit about it is it’s free!
Enjoy Christmas by the River
With Winter Wonderland continuing to get bigger and bigger year on year, it’s no surprise it’s the busiest Christmas market in the whole of Europe. However, if you enjoy the food-stalls, the drink-tasting and the craft workshops of the Christmas markets but are seeking a more relaxed environment then look no further than Christmas by the River. The tranquil markets stretch along the Queen’s Walk, starting from the iconic London Bridge to the Scoop. As well as over-indulging in edible treats and picking up unique gifts from the independent stalls, visitors can also take in the breath-taking panoramic view of London’s most prestigious attractions, including the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. The event is running all of the December up until the 2nd January.
Enjoy a Christmas body to body massage
If you really want to indulge into some delicious fun this Christmas then why not opt for a body to body massage? The soothing bodywork is guaranteed to jingle your bells as gorgeous therapist pays attention to your whole body (including your manhood!) Body to body massage is perfect for treating yourself after the grinds of London shopping, shaking off your festive stresses and beating your Christmas cold. London is brimming with the finest parlours which offer body to body massage, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to have a very merry Christmas! The Canary Wharf Erotic massage parlour is offering B2B massage everyday (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day) between 10am to 3am seven days a week. Visit our Oriental B2B in London massage page or call us on 07767966512
Happy Holidays guys!
