{"id":1579,"date":"2018-11-30T10:40:36","date_gmt":"2018-11-30T10:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idealflatmate.co.uk\/flatmate-HQ\/?p=1579"},"modified":"2018-11-27T15:19:39","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T15:19:39","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-december-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/flatmate-HQ\/the-ultimate-guide-to-december-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide To December In London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The most wonderful time of the year, is finally here.<\/p>\n<p>Lights are twinkling on the streets, mulled wine and minced pies are out in full force and everyone\u2019s picking their Christmas trees. The festive season is in full swing. And as usual, there\u2019s plenty do in London, especially around Christmas time. So ignore that scrooge feeling, order all of the mulled wine (and hot gin that we hear is the \u2018thing\u2019 this year), and let\u2019s get ready for the BIG day.<\/p>\n<p>Seasons eatings!<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Lights<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1334\" src=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/jamie-davies-494273-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Lights\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/jamie-davies-494273-unsplash.jpg 1500w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/jamie-davies-494273-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/jamie-davies-494273-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/jamie-davies-494273-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s not many streets that you can walk down, without seeing some form of Christmas lights. So instead of trying to avoid them, embrace them and make sure to see some of the gorgeous displays, including the big and beautiful tree in Covent Garden, Carnaby Street\u2019s vibrant Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics in neon, and the South Bank\u2019s super cosy display.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Pop Ups<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1439\" src=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/coppaclub.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/coppaclub.jpg 1400w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/coppaclub-300x204.jpg 300w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/coppaclub-768x521.jpg 768w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/coppaclub-1024x695.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From curling on the rooftop at Roof East, to being transported into an Alpine paradise at Winterland, there\u2019s so many amazing pop ups this month, and so little time. So read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealflatmate.co.uk\/flatmate-HQ\/the-best-winter-pop-ups-in-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Winter Pop Ups In London<\/a>, and then work your way around them all!<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Carols<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1582\" src=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/ryan-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate Guide To December In London\" width=\"1100\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/ryan-2.jpg 1100w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/ryan-2-300x190.jpg 300w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/ryan-2-768x485.jpg 768w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/ryan-2-1024x647.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If traditional is more your thing, then the Christmas Carols in Trafalgar Square is right up your street. There\u2019ll be more than 40 carol groups, singing festive songs and carols beneath the Christmas tree, raising funds for charity. Get those vocals warmed up!<\/p>\n<h2>Ice Skating<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1583\" src=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/terry-matthews-48483-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate Guide To December In London\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/terry-matthews-48483-unsplash.jpg 1100w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/terry-matthews-48483-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/terry-matthews-48483-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/terry-matthews-48483-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all love a bit of ice skating, but we love it even more around Christmas time. Whether you want to skate on Europe\u2019s only rooftop ice rink at Skylight, feel cultured on the ice at the National History Museum, or want to impress in your skates at Somerset House, there are plenty of places to get your skates on. We\u2019ve rounded them up in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealflatmate.co.uk\/flatmate-HQ\/the-best-winter-pop-ups-in-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Winter Pop Ups In London<\/a> too.<\/p>\n<h2>New Year\u2019s Eve<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1584\" src=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/jeshoots-com-490731-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate Guide To December in London\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/jeshoots-com-490731-unsplash.jpg 1100w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/jeshoots-com-490731-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/jeshoots-com-490731-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/jeshoots-com-490731-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That age old question everyone always seems to ask you come December 1st, \u201cwhat\u2019s your plans for New Year\u2019s Eve?\u201d And whilst it might be tempting to toast in the new year from the comfort of your home with a cheap bottle of fizz, London is the place to be. Because, London knows how to throw a good party. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/whats-on\/new-years-eve\/new-years-eve-parties-in-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Design My Night<\/a> have rounded up the best places to party this New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s to our favourite month of the year!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealflatmate.co.uk\/search?utm_campaign=blog-flatmate&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_source=idf-website\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1093\" src=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/blog-flathunter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/blog-flathunter.jpg 1200w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/blog-flathunter-300x58.jpg 300w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/blog-flathunter-768x148.jpg 768w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/blog-flathunter-1024x198.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most wonderful time of the year, is finally here. Lights are twinkling on the streets, mulled wine and minced pies are out in full force and everyone\u2019s picking their Christmas trees. The festive season is in full swing. And as usual, there\u2019s plenty do in London, especially around Christmas time. 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