{"id":43130,"date":"2024-12-09T18:08:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/expat-life-en\/guida-pratica-per-il-tuo-dicembre-a-londra\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T09:13:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T09:13:52","slug":"guida-pratica-per-il-tuo-dicembre-a-londra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/en\/london-en\/guida-pratica-per-il-tuo-dicembre-a-londra\/","title":{"rendered":"December in London: Best Christmas Lights &amp; Festive Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Penna-a-Spillo-Stickers.pdf-3.png\" alt=\"Penna a Spillo London Lifestyle &amp; travel Blog Logo SoulMap\u2122\" class=\"wp-image-36260 size-full lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"http:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Penna-a-Spillo-Stickers.pdf-3.png\" alt=\"Penna a Spillo London Lifestyle &amp; travel Blog Logo SoulMap\u2122\" class=\"wp-image-36260 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Penna-a-Spillo-Stickers.pdf-3.png 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Penna-a-Spillo-Stickers.pdf-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Penna-a-Spillo-Stickers.pdf-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Penna-a-Spillo-Stickers.pdf-3-440x440.png 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><\/em><em>A SoulMap&#x2122; London journey by Penna a Spillo <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f5fa;&#xfe0f;&#x1f4cd; <strong>Follow my <a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/en\/soulmap\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"37676\">SoulMap&#x2122;<\/a> and discover London like a local<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f385; <strong>Category: Christmas in London<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f384; The Magic of London in December: A Unique Atmosphere Like No Other<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">In December, London becomes <strong>extraordinarily bright, festive, and filled with magical things to see and do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just as I shared in my monthly newsletter for subscribers (if you aren&#8217;t subscribed yet, you can easily sign up for free on the homepage), here is <strong>a practical guide to help you navigate the city during this enchanting time of year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With these tips, <strong>you will be able to organise your days <\/strong>seamlessly, streamline your travel across the city, and make sure you don&#8217;t miss any of the main festive highlights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">London in December is packed with events, and it is easy to wander around without hitting the most memorable spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Don&#8217;t forget to follow me on <\/em>\u00a0<em>Instagram and social media<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pennaaspillo\/\">(@pennaaspillo)<\/a>, <em>to see my live reports and updates directly from London!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E5B3333C-3271-4CE8-AC79-FEE8014027FB_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E5B3333C-3271-4CE8-AC79-FEE8014027FB_1_102_a.jpeg\" data-id=\"24878\" alt=\"Luci natalizie a Bond Street Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24878 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" data-id=\"24878\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E5B3333C-3271-4CE8-AC79-FEE8014027FB_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"Luci natalizie a Bond Street Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E5B3333C-3271-4CE8-AC79-FEE8014027FB_1_102_a.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E5B3333C-3271-4CE8-AC79-FEE8014027FB_1_102_a-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E69DBA3F-4E28-45D5-9912-BD96A15227FA_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E69DBA3F-4E28-45D5-9912-BD96A15227FA_1_102_a.jpeg\" data-id=\"24876\" alt=\"Dicembre a Londra Burlington Arcade\" class=\"wp-image-24876 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" data-id=\"24876\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E69DBA3F-4E28-45D5-9912-BD96A15227FA_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"Dicembre a Londra Burlington Arcade\" class=\"wp-image-24876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E69DBA3F-4E28-45D5-9912-BD96A15227FA_1_102_a.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E69DBA3F-4E28-45D5-9912-BD96A15227FA_1_102_a-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/343AC90B-4DBF-40A2-97CF-6404BF2521DC_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/343AC90B-4DBF-40A2-97CF-6404BF2521DC_1_102_a.jpeg\" data-id=\"24872\" alt=\"Luci natalizie a Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24872 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" data-id=\"24872\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/343AC90B-4DBF-40A2-97CF-6404BF2521DC_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"Luci natalizie a Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/343AC90B-4DBF-40A2-97CF-6404BF2521DC_1_102_a.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/343AC90B-4DBF-40A2-97CF-6404BF2521DC_1_102_a-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\"><strong>&#x1f384; Christmas <\/strong>&#x1f384; Christmas Experiences: The Great London Classics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">December in London is an experience like no other! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the holiday season, a series of annual events take over the city, turning into absolute must-sees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are <strong>my personal favorites to add to your travel itinerary<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas at Kew<\/a>:<\/strong> From mid-November until early January, the <strong>Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew (West London) <\/strong>transform into an enchanted illuminated wonderland at dusk. A 3 km walking trail leads you through twinkling trees, a captivating light show over the Palm House conservatory, and a festive village. Treat yourself to a hot chocolate with marshmallows as you stroll through thousands of glowing lights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hydeparkwinterwonderland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park<\/a>:<\/strong> Located in the heart of Hyde Park, <strong>this is London&#8217;s most famous holiday event<\/strong>: a massive festive amusement park filled with rides, games, food stalls, and seasonal entertainment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrp.org.uk\/hampton-court-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hampton Court Palace<\/a>:<\/strong> Located just outside central London, the magnificent royal residence of <strong>Hampton Court hosts a delightful Christmas market featuring live music and carol singers <\/strong>against a Tudor backdrop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Christmas Carols:<\/strong> As you walk through central London, you will inevitably come across <strong>choir singers performing traditional carols.<\/strong> Keep an eye out around Knightsbridge (especially near Harrods) and major church piazzas; it is a truly heartwarming British tradition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/217E037F-AAEC-438D-8A03-EFEC8B750F26_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/217E037F-AAEC-438D-8A03-EFEC8B750F26_1_102_a.jpeg\" data-id=\"24924\" alt=\"Luci natalizie a Sloane Square Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24924 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" data-id=\"24924\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/217E037F-AAEC-438D-8A03-EFEC8B750F26_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"Luci natalizie a Sloane Square Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/217E037F-AAEC-438D-8A03-EFEC8B750F26_1_102_a.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/217E037F-AAEC-438D-8A03-EFEC8B750F26_1_102_a-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/D530DE79-20A4-4383-B7BC-944A44946ABF_4_5005_c.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/D530DE79-20A4-4383-B7BC-944A44946ABF_4_5005_c.jpeg\" data-id=\"24901\" alt=\"Christmas Carols a Knightsbridge Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24901 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"24901\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/D530DE79-20A4-4383-B7BC-944A44946ABF_4_5005_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Christmas Carols a Knightsbridge Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/D530DE79-20A4-4383-B7BC-944A44946ABF_4_5005_c.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/D530DE79-20A4-4383-B7BC-944A44946ABF_4_5005_c-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0D79A08-5F89-42C0-8E6D-BAA5D4AC597E_4_5005_c.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0D79A08-5F89-42C0-8E6D-BAA5D4AC597E_4_5005_c.jpeg\" data-id=\"24899\" alt=\"Christmas at Kew Gardens \" class=\"wp-image-24899 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"910\" data-id=\"24899\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0D79A08-5F89-42C0-8E6D-BAA5D4AC597E_4_5005_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Christmas at Kew Gardens \" class=\"wp-image-24899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0D79A08-5F89-42C0-8E6D-BAA5D4AC597E_4_5005_c.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0D79A08-5F89-42C0-8E6D-BAA5D4AC597E_4_5005_c-214x300.jpeg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CB619BE0-3E2D-4EE8-B95D-7E5AB170B562_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CB619BE0-3E2D-4EE8-B95D-7E5AB170B562_1_102_a.jpeg\" data-id=\"24926\" alt=\"Decorazioni natalizie alla Saatchi Gallery Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24926 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"464\" data-id=\"24926\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CB619BE0-3E2D-4EE8-B95D-7E5AB170B562_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"Decorazioni natalizie alla Saatchi Gallery Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CB619BE0-3E2D-4EE8-B95D-7E5AB170B562_1_102_a.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CB619BE0-3E2D-4EE8-B95D-7E5AB170B562_1_102_a-300x214.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1F69D950-500C-4DE4-9AAA-E8540A4D335E_1_201_a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1F69D950-500C-4DE4-9AAA-E8540A4D335E_1_201_a.jpg\" data-id=\"24916\" alt=\"Bank of England Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24916 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"487\" data-id=\"24916\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1F69D950-500C-4DE4-9AAA-E8540A4D335E_1_201_a.jpg\" alt=\"Bank of England Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1F69D950-500C-4DE4-9AAA-E8540A4D335E_1_201_a.jpg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1F69D950-500C-4DE4-9AAA-E8540A4D335E_1_201_a-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\">&#x1f4a1; Christmas Lights: The Most Spectacular Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One of the most unmissable December experiences in London is a Christmas Lights tour at dusk.<\/strong> I recommend starting around 5:00 PM when it is fully dark, but the shops are still open and the atmosphere is at its peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Central London streets not to miss:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regent Street <em>(famous for its iconic glowing angels)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oxford Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carnaby Street <em>(always featuring a new creative theme every year)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bond Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Berkeley Square <em>(be sure to check out the breathtaking fa\u00e7ade of Annabel&#8217;s Club)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covent Garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elizabeth Street in Belgravia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piccadilly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trafalgar Square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadenhall Market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knightsbridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank of England<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Pro-Tip:<\/em> <strong>A great way to enjoy the Christmas lights without getting exhausted is to hop on the upper deck of a traditional red double-decker bus traversing the city center.<\/strong> Getting a front-row seat on the top level takes a bit of luck, but it is well worth the attempt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CE26D488-41D6-43E8-B556-AF4012D5E205_4_5005_c.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CE26D488-41D6-43E8-B556-AF4012D5E205_4_5005_c.jpeg\" data-id=\"24888\" alt=\"Shopping natalizio a Regent Street Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24888 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" data-id=\"24888\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CE26D488-41D6-43E8-B556-AF4012D5E205_4_5005_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Shopping natalizio a Regent Street Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CE26D488-41D6-43E8-B556-AF4012D5E205_4_5005_c.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CE26D488-41D6-43E8-B556-AF4012D5E205_4_5005_c-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Annaberls-London.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Annaberls-London.jpeg\" data-id=\"37938\" alt=\"facciata a forma di mongolfiera dell&#039;Annabel&#039;s Club a Londra, fotografia di Alessandra Cervetti selezionata per il sito ufficiale di Accidentally Wes Anderson.\" class=\"wp-image-37938 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" data-id=\"37938\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Annaberls-London.jpeg\" alt=\"facciata a forma di mongolfiera dell&#039;Annabel&#039;s Club a Londra, fotografia di Alessandra Cervetti selezionata per il sito ufficiale di Accidentally Wes Anderson.\" class=\"wp-image-37938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Annaberls-London.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Annaberls-London-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br \/><strong>&#8220;The spectacular fa\u00e7ade of Annabel&#8217;s Club in London. Photo by Alessandra Cervetti, founder of the Penna a Spillo blog &#8211; London Lifestyle &amp; Travel, selected for the<a href=\"https:\/\/accidentallywesanderson.com\/photographer\/alessandra-cervetti\/\"> official Accidentally Wes Anderson websit<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6BF706C4-098C-48BB-9024-65237E3B8CFD_4_5005_c.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6BF706C4-098C-48BB-9024-65237E3B8CFD_4_5005_c.jpeg\" data-id=\"24886\" alt=\"Shopping natalizio a Regent Street Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24886 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" data-id=\"24886\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6BF706C4-098C-48BB-9024-65237E3B8CFD_4_5005_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Shopping natalizio a Regent Street Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6BF706C4-098C-48BB-9024-65237E3B8CFD_4_5005_c.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6BF706C4-098C-48BB-9024-65237E3B8CFD_4_5005_c-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f6cd;&#xfe0f; Festive Window Displays: Creativity &amp; Glamour at Department Stores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>London\u2019s Christmas window displays are legendary for their artistry and theatrical set designs<\/strong>. Make sure to visit at least these iconic department stores:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Selfridges<\/strong> (Oxford Street)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fortnum &amp; Mason<\/strong> (Piccadilly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Harrods<\/strong> (Knightsbridge)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Harvey Nichols<\/strong> (Knightsbridge)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liberty London<\/strong> (Carnaby) \u2013 <em>In addition to the exterior, the interior decorations inside this historic Tudor building are utterly spectacular.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/C2372F06-1C0B-4CD2-9B1F-92903E54B200_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/C2372F06-1C0B-4CD2-9B1F-92903E54B200_1_102_a.jpeg\" data-id=\"24884\" alt=\"Shopping natalizio a Piccadilly vetrice di Fortnum &amp; Mason \" class=\"wp-image-24884 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" data-id=\"24884\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/C2372F06-1C0B-4CD2-9B1F-92903E54B200_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"Shopping natalizio a Piccadilly vetrice di Fortnum &amp; Mason \" class=\"wp-image-24884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/C2372F06-1C0B-4CD2-9B1F-92903E54B200_1_102_a.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/C2372F06-1C0B-4CD2-9B1F-92903E54B200_1_102_a-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/06E4AE9A-CAB1-477E-B91E-CCFCA21FDB63_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/06E4AE9A-CAB1-477E-B91E-CCFCA21FDB63_1_102_a.jpeg\" data-id=\"24911\" alt=\"Shopping natalizio da Harrods London\" class=\"wp-image-24911 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" data-id=\"24911\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/06E4AE9A-CAB1-477E-B91E-CCFCA21FDB63_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"Shopping natalizio da Harrods London\" class=\"wp-image-24911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/06E4AE9A-CAB1-477E-B91E-CCFCA21FDB63_1_102_a.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/06E4AE9A-CAB1-477E-B91E-CCFCA21FDB63_1_102_a-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/B204B626-F6EA-4770-9F1C-56CA00807036_4_5005_c.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/B204B626-F6EA-4770-9F1C-56CA00807036_4_5005_c.jpeg\" data-id=\"24882\" alt=\"Shopping natalizio a Piccadilly Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24882 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" data-id=\"24882\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/B204B626-F6EA-4770-9F1C-56CA00807036_4_5005_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Shopping natalizio a Piccadilly Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/B204B626-F6EA-4770-9F1C-56CA00807036_4_5005_c.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/B204B626-F6EA-4770-9F1C-56CA00807036_4_5005_c-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x26f8;&#xfe0f; Ice Rinks: Skating at Iconic Landmarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gliding on ice with world-famous historic architecture in the background is a signature London winter activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here are the top ice rinks to visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Glide at Battersea Power Station:<\/strong> Set directly in front of the restored historic power station along the River Thames, surrounded by lights, food stalls, and an enormous Christmas tree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somersethouse.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Somerset House<\/a>:<\/strong> My absolute personal favorite. The grand neoclassic courtyard hosts a magnificent ice rink illuminated by night, accompanied by holiday music and festive treats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink:<\/strong> A picturesque rink set against the dramatic backdrop of Henry VIII\u2019s historic palace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hyde Park Winter Wonderland:<\/strong> Home to the UK&#8217;s largest open-air ice rink set around a traditional bandstand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/64D2E61F-5094-4CB2-9067-EDEDB4498540_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/64D2E61F-5094-4CB2-9067-EDEDB4498540_1_102_a.jpeg\" data-id=\"24868\" alt=\"Pista di pattinaggio Somerset House Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24868 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" data-id=\"24868\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/64D2E61F-5094-4CB2-9067-EDEDB4498540_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"Pista di pattinaggio Somerset House Londra\" class=\"wp-image-24868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/64D2E61F-5094-4CB2-9067-EDEDB4498540_1_102_a.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/64D2E61F-5094-4CB2-9067-EDEDB4498540_1_102_a-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FB1357CF-395E-4759-A89F-30DAF2CE8F31_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FB1357CF-395E-4759-A89F-30DAF2CE8F31_1_102_a.jpeg\" data-id=\"24870\" alt=\"Dicembre a Londra Battersea Power Station\" class=\"wp-image-24870 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" data-id=\"24870\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FB1357CF-395E-4759-A89F-30DAF2CE8F31_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"Dicembre a Londra Battersea Power Station\" class=\"wp-image-24870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FB1357CF-395E-4759-A89F-30DAF2CE8F31_1_102_a.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FB1357CF-395E-4759-A89F-30DAF2CE8F31_1_102_a-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1fab5; Christmas Markets: Mulled Wine &amp; Seasonal Traditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">London\u2019s holiday markets are frequented as much for their cozy atmosphere as they are for shopping. You will almost always find live music and the aroma of <strong>mulled wine<\/strong> (spiced hot wine served exclusively during this season).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other local winter treats to try include <strong>mince pies<\/strong> (small sweet pastries filled with spiced dried fruit) and traditional <strong>Christmas pudding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you attend a festive dinner in London, you will also notice <strong>Christmas crackers<\/strong> on the table: paper tubes pulled by two people that snap open with a pop, revealing a paper crown, a joke, and a small gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top Christmas Markets to Visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South Bank Centre Winter Market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leicester Square Christmas Market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Market in Covent Garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kingston Christmas Market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter by the River (London Bridge)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9DCB4E11-B3F7-4403-B057-E38E67116D59_1_201_a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9DCB4E11-B3F7-4403-B057-E38E67116D59_1_201_a.jpg\" data-id=\"24907\" alt=\"Mercatini di Natale a Londra dicembre\" class=\"wp-image-24907 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-id=\"24907\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9DCB4E11-B3F7-4403-B057-E38E67116D59_1_201_a.jpg\" alt=\"Mercatini di Natale a Londra dicembre\" class=\"wp-image-24907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9DCB4E11-B3F7-4403-B057-E38E67116D59_1_201_a.jpg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9DCB4E11-B3F7-4403-B057-E38E67116D59_1_201_a-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/38601A6D-609E-4AC6-B960-164E4540188B_1_201_a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/38601A6D-609E-4AC6-B960-164E4540188B_1_201_a.jpg\" data-id=\"24897\" alt=\"London Covent Garden Christmas Lights\" class=\"wp-image-24897 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-id=\"24897\" src=\"http:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/38601A6D-609E-4AC6-B960-164E4540188B_1_201_a.jpg\" alt=\"London Covent Garden Christmas Lights\" class=\"wp-image-24897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/38601A6D-609E-4AC6-B960-164E4540188B_1_201_a.jpg 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/38601A6D-609E-4AC6-B960-164E4540188B_1_201_a-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\">&#x2139;&#xfe0f; Practical Tips for Visiting London in December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Travel Documents (ETA):<\/strong> Starting April 2, 2025, European\/Italian citizens are required to obtain an <strong>ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation)<\/strong> prior to departing for the UK. The ETA is an electronic travel permit valid for short stays and can easily be requested online or via the official UK Government app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting Around:<\/strong> Contactless credit\/debit cards or mobile pay (Apple Pay\/Google Pay) are the standard way to pay for the Underground (Tube), buses, and overground trains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weather &amp; Clothing:<\/strong> London in December can be cold and damp. Pack a waterproof coat, warm layers, an umbrella, and comfortable walking shoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Christmas Day (December 25):<\/strong> Almost all public transport, shops, museums, and restaurants are closed on Christmas Day. However, public parks remain open, making it a wonderful day for a peaceful stroll through Hyde Park or Regent&#8217;s Park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boxing Day Sales (December 26):<\/strong> Major post-Christmas sales begin on Boxing Day. Expect large crowds along Oxford Street, Regent Street, and major shopping malls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f5fa;&#xfe0f; Explore More<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Looking for more London tips? Browse the <a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/en\/tag\/london-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1341\"><strong>London category<\/strong> <\/a>on the blog for neighbourhood itineraries, hidden spots, and local recommendations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a practical pocket guide to explore the city like a local, check out my book <strong>&#8220;Alessandra in London&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Newsletter:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t forget to subscribe to the free monthly <em>Penna a Spillo<\/em> newsletter for the latest updates on exhibitions, secret spots, and seasonal events!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 50;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/subscribepage.io\/pennaspillo-book-alessandra-in-london\" style=\"background-color:#a5171d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DISCOVER MY BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f48c; <strong>Subscribe to the Penna a Spillo Newsletter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to subscribe to the free monthly Penna a Spillo newsletter<\/strong> for all the latest updates on events, exhibitions, hidden gems in London, and much more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can subscribe directly <strong>using the link below.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Newsletter-Penna-a-Spillo-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Newsletter-Penna-a-Spillo-3.png\" data-id=\"34672\" alt=\"Newsletter Penna a Spillo London Lifestyle &amp; Travel Blog\" class=\"wp-image-34672 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"341\" data-id=\"34672\" src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Newsletter-Penna-a-Spillo-3.png\" alt=\"Newsletter Penna a Spillo London Lifestyle &amp; Travel Blog\" class=\"wp-image-34672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Newsletter-Penna-a-Spillo-3.png 650w, https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Newsletter-Penna-a-Spillo-3-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo-newsletter-mensile.subscribepage.io\/\" style=\"background-color:#a5171d\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December in London filled with Christmas lights, holiday markets, and ice rinks. Discover what to see and do, and how to make the most of the city during the festive season with practical local tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":24910,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph {\"dropCap\":true,\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">I<strong>n questo mese di Dicembre, Londra \u00e8 particolarmente scintillante e Natalizia e piena di cose da fare e da vedere<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Come ho gi\u00e0 fatto con la mia Newsletter mensile in anteprima per gli iscritti (se non sei ancora iscritto puoi farlo dalla Homepage, \u00e8 gratuita e ci vuole un attimo) ti propongo&nbsp;qui di seguito <strong>una piccola Guida&nbsp;pratica 2024<\/strong>&nbsp;che ti possa aiutare ad orientarti nel caso tu abbia in programma di visitare Londra proprio in questo periodo.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">In questo modo dovresti riuscire ad organizzare le tue giornate di viaggio in modo da razionalizzare il tutto e non perdere gli eventi principali.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Londra infatti in questo periodo \u00e8 davvero stracolma di eventi e decorazioni e il rischio \u00e8 quello di non riuscire ad orientarsi al meglio.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Ricordati di seguirmi su&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/pennaaspillo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;e sugli altri&nbsp;Social (mi trovi come @pennaaspillo), per vedere tutti i miei Reportage in tempo reale.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"file\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":24878,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E5B3333C-3271-4CE8-AC79-FEE8014027FB_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E5B3333C-3271-4CE8-AC79-FEE8014027FB_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24878\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":24876,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E69DBA3F-4E28-45D5-9912-BD96A15227FA_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/E69DBA3F-4E28-45D5-9912-BD96A15227FA_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24876\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":24872,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/343AC90B-4DBF-40A2-97CF-6404BF2521DC_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/343AC90B-4DBF-40A2-97CF-6404BF2521DC_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24872\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christmas Experience<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"dropCap\":true,\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Come dicevo, Dicembre a Londra \u00e8 una vera e propria esperienza!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Nel periodo Natalizio ci sono una serie di eventi ricorrenti,<\/strong>&nbsp;che si ripetono ogni anno, che sono ormai diventati dei veri e propri must da non perdere;&nbsp;se vuoi approfondire puoi dare un'occhiata anche a questo post sul mio Blog&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/it\/londra\/5-cose-da-fare-londra-periodo-natalizio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.pennaspillo.it<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Ecco quali sono i miei preferiti,&nbsp;che ti consiglio di mettere nella tua lista di viaggio (anche solo uno).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Christmas at Kew:<\/strong>&nbsp;sin dal mese di Novembre e fino al 5 di Gennaio, i Kew Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens che si trovano a Kew (West London)&nbsp;<strong>si trasformano all'imbrunire in un bosco incantato.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Il biglietto di ingresso di consentir\u00e0 di passeggiare per 3 Km tra gli alberi illuminati, assistere allo spettacolo di luci sulla serra principale, visitare il villaggio di Natale. Per riscaldarti, pu\u00f2 prendere una cioccolata calda con i marshmallow mentre passeggi tra mille lucine scintillanti.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Se vuoi approfondire puoi leggere anche <a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/it\/londra\/christmas-at-kew-afternoon-tea\/\">questo post.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Winter Wonderland:<\/strong>&nbsp;ad Hyde Park si trova il famosissimo&nbsp;Winter Wonderland&nbsp;<strong>il Luna Park Natalizio pi\u00f9 grande della citt\u00e0<\/strong>, pieno di attrazioni, giochi, ma anche bancarelle e intrattenimenti di vario genere.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Hampton Court:<\/strong>&nbsp;poco fuori Londra, nella meravigliosa dimora reale di Hampton Court, durante il periodo natalizio viene allestito&nbsp;<strong>un delizioso mercatino con musica dal vivo e cori di Natale.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Christmas Carols<\/strong>: se ti aggiri per il centro citt\u00e0 in questo periodo, ti capiter\u00e0 senz'altro di incontrare gruppi di coristi che intonano canti di Natale. Prova a anche a Knightsbridge nella a zona davanti ad Harrods.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">E' davvero una tradizione particolare e molto suggestiva.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"file\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":24901,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/D530DE79-20A4-4383-B7BC-944A44946ABF_4_5005_c.jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/D530DE79-20A4-4383-B7BC-944A44946ABF_4_5005_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24901\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":24914,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/19D87669-03B9-4DE0-B132-DACE2F2FF223_4_5005_c.jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/19D87669-03B9-4DE0-B132-DACE2F2FF223_4_5005_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24914\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":24916,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1F69D950-500C-4DE4-9AAA-E8540A4D335E_1_201_a.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1F69D950-500C-4DE4-9AAA-E8540A4D335E_1_201_a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24916\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":24899,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0D79A08-5F89-42C0-8E6D-BAA5D4AC597E_4_5005_c.jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A0D79A08-5F89-42C0-8E6D-BAA5D4AC597E_4_5005_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24899\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christmas Lights<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"dropCap\":true,\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Un'altra delle esperienze imperdibili di Londra a Dicembre \u00e8 un&nbsp;<strong>tour delle Christmas Lights all'imbrunire.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Io ti consiglio di farlo verso le cinque sei di pomeriggio quando \u00e8 gi\u00e0 buio ma i negozi sono ancora tutti aperti e l'atmosfera \u00e8 al meglio.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Ecco le strade del centro&nbsp;da non perdere:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Regent Street<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Oxford Street<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Carnaby Street<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Bond Street<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Berkeley Square (per la facciata del Club Annabel's, uno degli spot londinesi imperdibili)<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Covent Garden<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Elizabeth Street a Belgravia<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Piccadilly&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Trafalgar Square&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Leadenhall Market<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Knightsbridge<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Bank of England<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Alcune strade hanno decorazioni che si ripetono uguali nel tempo, come gli angeli di Regent Street, mentre altre cambiano tema ogni anno, come quelle di Carnaby Street.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Un modo alternativo per godersi le Christmas Lights senza stancarsi eccessivamente \u00e8 quello di prendere uno degli autobus di linea&nbsp;che attraversano il centro e sedersi al piano superiore.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Non facile trovare posto in prima fila, ma vale la pena tentare!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Se vuoi vedere anche le Christmas Lights degli anni passati puoi dare un'occhiata <a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/it\/londra\/londons-christmas-lights-2018\/\">anche a questo post.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"file\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":24888,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CE26D488-41D6-43E8-B556-AF4012D5E205_4_5005_c.jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CE26D488-41D6-43E8-B556-AF4012D5E205_4_5005_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24888\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":24886,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6BF706C4-098C-48BB-9024-65237E3B8CFD_4_5005_c.jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6BF706C4-098C-48BB-9024-65237E3B8CFD_4_5005_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24886\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Le Vetrine da non perdere<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"dropCap\":true,\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Sicuramente da non perdere sono le&nbsp;<strong>vetrine Natalizie londinesi,&nbsp;<\/strong>sempre molto creative e scenografiche.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Assolutamente da vedere almeno queste qui:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Selfridges in Oxford Street<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Fortnum &amp; Mason sulla 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Station<\/strong>:&nbsp;l'ultimo aperto in ordine di tempo \u00e8 il campo di pattinaggio davanti alla Battersea Power Station, la vecchia centrale elettrica ristrutturata e trasformata in centro commerciale e spazio per eventi che si trova a Battersea, quartiere a sul del Tamigi proprio&nbsp;di fronte a Chelsea&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Somerset House<\/strong>:&nbsp;il mio preferito in assoluto \u00e8 l'Ice Rink davanti alla Somerset House, grande e illuminato a giorno, sempre decorato con l'enorme albero di Natale e allietato da&nbsp;musiche natalizie.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hampton Court Palace:<\/strong>&nbsp;bello, anche se un p\u00f2 pi\u00f9 complicato da raggiungere, perch\u00e8 leggermente fuori Londra, il pattinaggio davanti al palazzo di Hampton Court.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hyde Park Winter Wonderland<\/strong>:&nbsp;la pi\u00f9 grande pista all'aperto del Regno Unito.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"file\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":24868,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/64D2E61F-5094-4CB2-9067-EDEDB4498540_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/64D2E61F-5094-4CB2-9067-EDEDB4498540_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24868\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":24870,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FB1357CF-395E-4759-A89F-30DAF2CE8F31_1_102_a.jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pennaspillo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FB1357CF-395E-4759-A89F-30DAF2CE8F31_1_102_a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24870\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mercatini di Natale <\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"dropCap\":true,\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Naturalmente non pu\u00f2 mancare un&nbsp;<strong>elenco dei principiali Mercatini natalizi<\/strong>&nbsp;che spuntano un a Dicembre p\u00f2 ovunque in&nbsp;&nbsp;citt\u00e0.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">A Londra, forse pi\u00f9 ancora che per lo shopping, i&nbsp;<strong>Mercatini di Natale<\/strong>&nbsp;sono frequentati per l'atmosfera, che prevede quasi sempre&nbsp;<strong>musica dal vivo e l'immancabile&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Mulled Wine,&nbsp;<\/strong>vino caldo aromatizzato che si trova soltanto in questo periodo dell'anno.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Altre specialit\u00e0 Londinesi da provare sono le&nbsp;<strong>Mince pies,<\/strong>&nbsp;piccole tortine dolci farcite e il Christmas pudding.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Per restare in tema di tradizioni natalizie londinesi, ad ogni cena di Natale Londinese che si rispetti sono presenti sul tavolo i&nbsp;<strong>Crackers,<\/strong>&nbsp;cilindri di carta con dentro delle piccole sorprese ed una coroncina di carta colorata che i commensali aprono tutti contemporaneamente incrociando le mani tra di loro.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Anche questi si acquistano nei mercatini e\/o nei supermercati e nei grandi magazzini.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\">Ecco l'elenco dei&nbsp;<strong>Mercatini Natalizi<\/strong>&nbsp;che secondo me meritano la visita:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>South Bank Center Winter Market<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Leicester Square Christmas Market&nbsp;<\/strong>(anche se sempre un p\u00f2 troppo affollato)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Apple Market di Covent Garden<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} 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