Covent Garden Christmas

There's arguably nowhere in London more Christmassy than Covent Garden's Piazza in December. Every year, the shopping district seems to outdo its previous efforts, and this year’s display features almost double the number of individual lights as last year’s one, with 260,000 of them bathing the square in a warm glow, including 30,000 LEDs festooning an 18-metre tall Christmas tree on the West Piazza, where you’ll also find a Santa’s sleigh created from a reconditioned 1884 carriage hand painted by British artist James Gemmill. Meanwhile, the roof of the Market Building is adorned with 40 gigantic bells, 12 giant baubles and 8 spinning mirror balls as part of an installation first introduced last year. From November 29, shoppers can also check out the Covent Garden Chalet, an alpine-themed respite from the festive crowds offering mulled wine and seasonal treats. So very very festive!