Christmas

The magical is now open. The festive light trail that takes over Hampstead Heath is back for another year and giving you something extra special to enjoy this festive season. From now until January 1, this should be yo...

They say the British will deep fry just about anything, from sausages to mars bars. As its , it would only be right for somewhere to deep fry some festive chocolates; and one of London's favourite fish and chips gaffs h...

As you'll remember, New Year's Eve 2020 and 2021 had one glaring omissions: the . Well, it's back this year for late-night revellers to gaze at when the clocks strike 12. You didn't get a ticket? No bother, you can stil...

🎵 Speeding through the tracks, on a route to ride a plane. What fun it is to ride and sing on the Festive Express tonight 🎵 We're well past December 1 now, so it is officially, and objectively, acceptable to get in...

Now, here at Secret London, we love a . More so during the festive season when the traditional pubs beckon us in from the cold, wet streets with fluffy potatoes, juicy meat and oodles of gravy. However, if you've had yo...

Us Londoners, we're not really the sort to do anything by halves; especially when it's the festive season! Even the briefest of walks around the city will find you coming face-to-face with some of the most and absolute...

When Andy Williams penned It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, I'd hazard a guess that the legendary singer had just taken a prance among a sea of . Because, objectively, that's just the number one festive activity...

London's ability to tuck away secret little oases (oasises? Oasii?) of calm right in the middle of some of its most bustling areas can be mind-boggling at the best of times. You'll find yourself jostling for space on th...

Do you wanna build a snowman carve an ice polar bear? Less catchy than the Frozen song, sure; but no doubt a seasonal activity that will bring good tidings this winter. Crafting your magnum opus out of ice in the for...

From dragons to penguins and now aliens, John Lewis has introduced viewers to a whole host of characters in its emotive Christmas adverts over the past few years. These immensely popular ads get viewers in the mood...