London at Christmas Checklist

London is filled with countless historic landmarks, museums, and charming corners. For our short Christmas visit, I’ve created a London at Christmas Checklist. I’m prioritizing A mix of festive lights, iconic sites, cozy pubs, and timeless traditions. There are many other wonderful spots to explore, but this checklist focuses on the experiences that feel the most meaningful for our family. These are the sites we hope to visit while we are in London.

Top Landmarks

☐ Buckingham Palace
☐ Westminster Abbey (UNESCO)
☐ Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
☐ Tower of London & Tower Museum (UNESCO to see the Crown Jewels)
☐ Tower Bridge

☐Churchill War Rooms
☐ St. Paul’s Cathedral
☐ Trafalgar Square
☐ The London Eye
☐ Changing of the Guard

Museums & Culture

☐ The British Museum (Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles, Egyptian mummies)
☐ Christmas carols at St. Paul’s or Westminster Abbey
☐ Afternoon tea with holiday treats

Christmas Experiences

☐ Oxford & Regent Street Christmas lights
☐ Trafalgar Square Christmas tree
☐ Harrods, Selfridges & Liberty window displays
☐ Listen to the King’s Christmas Speech (Dec 25 tradition)
☐ Pull Christmas crackers at dinner
☐ Sip mulled wine at a market

Christmas Markets

☐ Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
☐ Southbank Centre Winter Market
☐ Covent Garden Christmas Market
☐ Leicester Square Christmas Market
☐ Winter by the River (London Bridge City)