Visit an alpine-inspired winter terrace

Cosy up at one of London’s most inviting winter terraces – Theo’s on the Terrace at Number One Park Lane. Bringing a slice of the Dolomites to Mayfair, nestle into plush blankets and rustic wooden surroundings while enjoying Theo Randall’s menu all inspired by Italy’s alpine region. Start your meal with creamy Fonduta di Formaggio or polenta fritters with nduja butter, then dig into hearty dishes like beef ragu lasagne or black truffle risotto. Finish with festive desserts like polenta and orange cake or apple strudel, and sip on an après-ski drink or two like the fig-infused Firgoni Negroni or sparkling wines and champagnes.

where: One Hamilton Place, Park Ln, W1J 7QY
website: www.theorandall.com

Stroll around Covent Garden

Get your Christmas shopping done at Covent Garden where you can expect some real festive spirit. We’re talking mulled wine stations, carol singers, gorgeous Christmas decorations and enchanting snowfall every hour on the hour, till 31st December – talk about a winter wonderland.

There’s enchanting snowfall every hour on the hour, till 31st December.

When: until 31st december
Where: covent garden, WC2E 8RF
Website: www.coventgarden.london

Shop designer wear for a good cause

Stars like Kate Moss, Liam Gallagher and David Gandy have donated pieces to the Pop-Up Crisis Christmas Shop from 9th to 14th December. Selling luxury and designer goods with all proceeds going to the national homelessness charity Crisis, the shop will also be selling designer pieces donated by Savile Row tailors and other luxury brands from Marc Jacobs, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, Tod’s and Jil Sander.

when: 9th to 14th December, 11am – 7pm
Where: 28 Old Burlington Street, W1S 3AF
website: www.shopfromcrisis.org.uk

Try a Sunday roast

Sloane Place’s dining room serves a delicious Sunday roast menu including tender Surrey-farmed grass-fed Angus roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, goose fat roasted potatoes, glazed carrots, green beans, complete with rich gravy and horseradish. The perfect pit-stop to refuel if you’re Christmas shopping in Chelsea, Sloane Place’s Sunday Roast Menu is £29 per person, served every Sunday from 12 pm until 3 pm.

When: every sunday
Where: sloane place, 60 Lower Sloane Street Chelsea, London SW1W 8BP
Website: www.sloaneplace.com

Book a session with a gift guide concierge

Need some help with your Christmas shopping? This Christmas, Canary Wharf is hosting a one-stop shop for all your Christmas gifting needs, complete with gift-curation sessions, complimentary personalised illustrations, and live acoustic performances. Every Thursday to Sunday, the House of Canary Wharf pop-up, will have a complimentary Gift Guide Concierge ready to assist with finding the perfect festive present. You can also get personalised gift tags and create your own bespoke gift tags with the help of a professional illustrator.

When: until 22nd december
Where: canary wharf, London E14
Website: www.canarywharf.com

Catch this beauty van in Camden

The teen skincare and makeup brand indu is currently on a UK tour, with a pop-up van making the rounds in four locations. This weekend, the tour stops in Camden where teenagers can test products in the range, collect samples
and maybe even some surprise gifts. There will also be appearances from popular teen influencers and exclusive offers only available at the pop-up.

The teen skincare and makeup brand indu is currently on a UK tour.

When: 14th December, 1 to 4pm
Where: 31 Gloucester Crescent, Camden, NW1 7DL
WEBSITE: www.indu.me

Enjoy a Christmas Feast

Be transported to Victorian London, Christmas Eve 1843 at this incredible immersive experience where you can indulge in three courses of an extravagant Victorian feast.  As night draws in, you will be led through a critically-acclaimed production of Dickens’ timeless tale, A Christmas Carol, accompanied by cinematic live music and a carefully curated three-course feasting menu. Sold out over six years, The Lost Estate is a festive phenomenon that makes a must-see experience.

when: till 12^th January
Where: 9 Beaumont Ave, London W14 9LP
website: www.christmasfeast.thelostestate.com

Watch a holiday film

Enjoy your favourite festive films, paired with an alpine-inspired vibe in the heart of Leicester Square at the W London Film Club. Set in the sleek W screening room, you can enjoy weekly screenings paired with cocktails, popcorn, and an après-ski ambience.

Enjoy your favourite festive films, paired with an alpine-inspired vibe.

This weekend, The Holiday is screening on Saturday and on the 20th you can watch Wicked. After the show, step into Après Lodge, W London’s chic winter pop-up and warm up with fondu,e and cocktails mulled wine, and eggnog.

When: 14th december
Where: 10 Wardour Street, London, W1D 6QF
Website: www.marriott.com

Christmas at Bicester Village

From stunning Christmas decorations to exclusive offers, Bicester Village makes a beautiful escape from London this time of year. If you’re looking for a great Christmas gift, visit Byredo, the European luxury brand founded in Stockholm to shop for fragrances, makeup, home, leather goods and accessories. Walk around Bicester Village and you can expect twinkling lights, snow cannons, carol singers and gospel choirs.

when: open until 25th January 2025.
where: Bicester village, 50 Pingle Dr, Bicester OX26 6WD
Website: www.thebicestercollection.com