{"id":9321,"date":"2025-11-30T08:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T08:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog?p=9321"},"modified":"2025-12-15T10:39:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T10:39:35","slug":"whats-open-london-christmas-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/whats-open-london-christmas-day","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Open in London on Christmas Day 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commemorating the birth of Jesus, Christmas Day is a joyous and religious day celebrated by millions of people across the world. On this day in London, the city can seem eerily quiet as many businesses, restaurants and transport cease operations. But even without an array of organised events in London, there is plenty of stuff to do on Christmas Day \u2013 it\u2019s all about knowing what is and isn\u2019t open. So, here&#8217;s our quick breakdown.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to do on Christmas Day in London<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cheer on the swimmers<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of London&#8217;s oldest and quirkiest Christmas traditions, the Peter Pan Cup, has been held every Christmas morning since 1864. Watch brave swimmers from the Serpentine Swimming Club race across Hyde Park&#8217;s lido at 9am. They might not be able to rug up, but we highly suggest you do!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>See the Christmas lights<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" class=\"wp-image-13541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1582712620-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1582712620-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1582712620-666x500.jpg 666w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1582712620-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1582712620-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1582712620-2048x1538.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1582712620-973x731.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_1582712620-508x381.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experience the magical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/london-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tours\/christmas-lights-london-by-night-tour\">Christmas Lights London by Night Tour<\/a>. See the city&#8217;s famous landmarks and streets lit up for the festive season. From sustainable stars in Oxford Street to the iconic angels in Regent Street, you&#8217;ll be mesmerised by the dazzling lights and how magical London looks in the evening. Plus! A live guide will provide interesting commentary to keep you entertained and awed the whole journey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Embark on a sightseeing adventure<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy the sights of London at your own pace with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/festive-period-christmas\/1-day-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christmas-day\">Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus Tour<\/a>. See the city from a very different perspective on this special day and opt to tuck into a delicious three-course Christmas lunch at Browns Covent Garden. This is a fantastic way to sightsee around the city, especially since there won&#8217;t be any public transport!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or why not, cruise down the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/festive-period-christmas\/thames-christmas-lunch-or-dinner-cruise\">River Thames<\/a> while enjoying a festive lunch or dinner? You can experience spectacular city sights from the river.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, escape London for the day with a coach trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/christmas-day-in-london\/windsor-oxford-and-aveburys-stone-circle-with-traditional-christmas-lunch\">Windsor<\/a>, Stonehenge, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/festive-period-christmas\/oxford-cotswolds-and-stratford-upon-avon-with-traditional-christmas-lunch\">Oxford<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/christmas-day-in-london\/dickensian-christmas-in-canterbury-dover-greenwich-with-traditional-christmas-lunch\">Canterbury Cathedral<\/a>, Salisbury Cathedral, and more with a three-course traditional Christmas lunch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go for a walk or a cycle<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-14306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-pv6Fxc5ObWY-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-pv6Fxc5ObWY-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-pv6Fxc5ObWY-unsplash-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-pv6Fxc5ObWY-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-pv6Fxc5ObWY-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-pv6Fxc5ObWY-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-pv6Fxc5ObWY-unsplash-973x649.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-pv6Fxc5ObWY-unsplash-508x339.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no better way to unwind after a delicious meal (or in between them) than by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/walk-london-in-a-day\">taking a stroll<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/where-to-cycle-in-londons-parks\">hopping on a bike<\/a>. Explore the city or one of its Royal Parks and soak up the festive atmosphere as well as the natural beauty of London on this special day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Attend a church service<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come together for a special service at one of the churches open on Christmas Day in London. Some of London\u2019s most spectacular churches offer free attendance to visitors on December 25<sup>th<\/sup>. These include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>St Paul\u2019s Cathedral<\/strong>: Choral Eucharist (11am), Festal Evensong (3pm)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Westminster Abbey<\/strong>: Holy Communion (8am), Sung Eucharist (10:30am), Evensong (3pm)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>St Martin\u2019s-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square<\/strong>: Eucharist Service (10:30am)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grab a bite to eat<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for somewhere to eat or drink on Christmas Day, there\u2019s a variety of restaurants and pubs open in London to welcome you. Why not check out the vibrant Chinatown for a non-traditional Christmas lunch? Hotel bars are your best bet for a drink. Whatever you end up choosing, just make sure to check the opening hours and book well in advance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting around<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-14304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/will-kennard-Dm5hKCohGU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/will-kennard-Dm5hKCohGU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/will-kennard-Dm5hKCohGU-unsplash-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/will-kennard-Dm5hKCohGU-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/will-kennard-Dm5hKCohGU-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/will-kennard-Dm5hKCohGU-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/will-kennard-Dm5hKCohGU-unsplash-973x649.jpg 973w, https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/will-kennard-Dm5hKCohGU-unsplash-508x339.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">London\u2019s public transport shuts down on December 25<sup>th<\/sup>, so the only way to travel through the city is by taxi, car, cycle hire, your own two feet or Golden Tours\u2019 bus tour. Even though much of London takes a well-deserved break, there are still many options for those wanting to see the bustling city at its most peaceful time.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to do in London on Boxing Day<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boxing Day is a day for eating leftovers, admiring gifts, or shopping the sales \u2013 but it\u2019s also the perfect day to get out and about and see the city! Just because Christmas is over does not mean the season has come to an end, you just need\u00a0to know what\u2019s open on Boxing Day. And the answer is, almost everything! Attractions, West End Shows, eateries, and shops re-open. But if you still want one more day of quiet, why not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/boxing-day-in-london\">venture out of London on a day trip<\/a>?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public transport resumes on Boxing Day, but not all forms are back to their regular schedule. Be sure to plan your journey beforehand.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Merry Christmas one and all!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/five-things-to-do-in-london-this-july\">Five Things to Do in London this July<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/how-to-treat-your-dad-on-fathers-day\">How to Treat Your Dad on Father&#8217;s Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/top-fathers-day-ideas-in-london-to-treat-your-dad\">What To Do for Father&#8217;s Day 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/five-things-to-do-in-london-this-june\">Five Things to Do in London this June<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/put-your-best-foot-forward-this-national-walking-month\">Put Your Best Foot Forward this National Walking Month<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for something to do in London on Christmas Day? 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