Everyone loves a holiday. Jetting off to a snowy ski resort or treating yourself to a Scandinavian city mini break is definitely appealing… but then again? London is rather lovely this time of year! Who wants to miss out on the magical Christmas lights, glistening ice skating rinks and copious amounts of mulled wine that London has to offer?! Save yourself that air-fare and take a trip to these gorgeous ‘getaways’ without ever leaving the city…
1. Apres Ski Lodge at The Montague
15 Montague St, London WC1B 5BJ
2. German winter market at German Gymnasium
King’s Blvd, Kings Cross, London N1C 4BU
3. Scandinavian Winter pop-up at Queen of Hoxton
1 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3JX
4. Canadian Ski Resort at Vauxhall Village
6A South Lambeth Place, London, United Kingdom
5. Tropical Art and Bunker Grotto bar at Hang up Pictures
Not all winter getaways have to be cold. In fact, isn’t the whole idea of a winter getaway to getaway from winter?! Go tropical instead by indulging your cultural side in a bit of art at Hang Up Pictures pop-up grotto bar, open for the three week run up to Christmas. Let the funky neon lighting warm you up whilst the £5 prosecco and £3 beer gets you in the festive spirit! Forget about the blistering cold outside and focus on the tropical vibes inside instead my friend!
Open: 3pm – 7pm on Saturday and Sunday
6. Back to Scandinavia at Olso Hackney
Get balls deep at Olso Hackney’s Meatball and Cider festival in celebration of Scandinavia’s most popular exports since Abba! This ultra cool restaurant, bar and music venue will be showcasing some of the most delicious cider brands alongside a tasty meatball menu with profits donated to Orchid, a male cancer charity. Knowing me and knowing you we’re all going to love with delightful Scandi-festival!
1A Amhurst Rd, London E8 1LL
7. Carnival vibes at Portobello Green
This free weekend festival brings the vibes of Notting Hill Carnival to the iconic Portobello Road area from Friday 2nd-Sunday 4th of December. African drumming workshops, a Christmas rum shack and the world-famous vintage clothes market will set the scene alongside a Santa’s Grotto and traditional Christmas stalls. Spice up your festive season with a spiced rum and rendition of Silent Night on the steel drums!
Ladbroke Grove (Circle and Hammersmith & City lines)
Feature Image: [montaguehotel]