Christmas in London

We’ve teased you with a few Christmas events in our previous posts on the Winter Wonderland and ice skating at The Natural History Museum, and he’s just a few more offerings to whet the appetite in the lead up to the festive period, as well as a reminder about some of the excellent value accommodation we have on offer!

Shopping
All your favourite stores throughout London’s shopping district will of course be promoting late night openings again this Christmas. But to help you complete that long of list of presents even more, Shop West End VIP Day (Very Important Pedestrians) is back, this time for a whole weekend of fantastic shopping and entertainment!! The West End will again be traffic-free on Saturday 6 December when Oxford Street and Regent Street will be entirely dedicated to pedestrians. Expect high-level entertainment with VIP treats, live music and celebrity appearances

Santa’s Grotto!
And once you’ve finished buying all those Christmas surprises for the kids, there is just one more treat…take them to meet Father Christmas! Starting from around early December, Santa will be popping into the prestigious Harrods located in Knightsbridge and Selfridges located on Oxford Street. Santa will also be making an appearance at the brand new Westfield shopping centre in White City, where he will be joined by the Wishfinder Fairy in London’s first fully 3D Interactive Christmas Grotto.

Book you accommodation with Refresh!!
If you’re spending all your hard earned cash on Christmas presents and treats for all the family, the last thing you want is to fork out a fortune on a hotel in the Capital. That’s exactly why many of our properties are offering fantastic winter promotions and last minute nightly availability! Refresh has the best value apartments located in the heart of London, within walking distance of Oxford Street, Hyde Park, Harrods and the brand new Westfield Shopping centre. Have a look at the following properties, and contact us for more information or to make an enquiry!!

Astons Apartments in South Kensington;
Craven Hill Apartments in Bayswater;
Hyde Park Studios near Hyde Park;
Queensway Apartments near Hyde Park;
Bayswater Apartments in Bayswater;
30 Inverness Terrace in Bayswater;
34 Inverness Terrace in Bayswater;
London Plaza in Bayswater;
9 Talbot Square near Paddington

The Christmas Lights
Christmas in London wouldn’t be the same without the dazzling festive lights and decorations guiding you around the shops of Regent Street, Oxford Street and the West End on a chilly December evening! The Sugarbabes were the lucky ones to hit the switch and light up Oxford Street already this year, but don’t forget to see the 62nd Norwegian Christmas tree unveiling in Trafalgar square on the 4th December! Pop down and make the most of a great free event! Nearest Tube stations – Oxford / Piccadilly Circus tube and Charing Cross tube station.

Ice Skating
We may not have the snow but we certainly have ice on the streets. There are several locations which offer ice rinks within the grounds of some of the most scenic backdrops London has to offer. As well as Hyde Park and The Natural History Museum, check out some of the following locations (and others listed on the “Promotions” feature on our website):

Somerset House Ice skating – situated on the strand (nearest underground is Embankment tube);
Tower of London Ice skating - Situated at Tower Hill (nearest underground is Tower Hill);
Alexandra Palace Ice Skating - Situated in Wood Green (nearest underground is Wood Green);
Kew Gardens Ice skating Situated in Richmond (nearest train station is Richmond);
Hampton Court Palace ice rink - Situated in East Molesey (nearest train station is Hampton Court)

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