Tag: Christmas in London

The festive season can be a challenging period for those of us living overseas. But there are things we can do to ease the longing for what we miss at Christmas.

Particularly for us Aussies, a cold, wintery Christmas and the prospect of a white Christmas is extremely exciting and somewhat of a novelty. There are endless events and activities to immerse yourself into during the festive silly season in London.

Wife and mother ALEX BLACKIE shares a play-by-play report of a typical British Christmas Day.

If you're yet to book tickets or plan your travel journey this Christmas, it may be time to start considering alternate, and more cost effective modes of transportation to avoid getting stuck or incurring huge costs.

You've had a great summer full of travel and fun with friends, now the cold is settling in and you're wondering what to do for Christmas. With no sun, sea, sand or seafood — here's a quick guide to a few ways to celebrate the festive season in the big ...

Cultures collide in a column by wife and mother ALEX BLACKIE, who shares the ups and downs of her Anglo-Australian family life in London. This week it doesn't matter where in the world you celebrate it, just be careful what you wish for this Christmas.

BRON IN THE DON| Fancy getting up close and personal with men in tights, women in tutus, or is operatic performance more your thing? Our resident adventurer discovers the spiritual home of both, and takes in a performance of The Nutcracker, when she ticks off #98 on the Timeout London ...

TOP TEN | Staying in London this Christmas? Say “goodbye” to seafood and backyard cricket, and “hello” to mulled wine, roasts, log fires and ice skating. We've shortlisted our Top Ten Christmas activities in London, so you can make the most of this festive season.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | How to make the most of networking opportunities at Christmas functions, whilst still enjoying the champagne and canapés.

People dream of being in London at Christmas. Few places in the world can capture the spirit of Christmas quite like London. And the weather is exactly what is required; part of the theme in fact.

It’s that time of year when London decks the halls and gets fully into the Christmas spirit. From festive lights to winter pub specials, panto theatrics to ice skating on the Thames, NINA McGRATH explores what the English capital has in store for us at this time of the year. ...