Christmas London Visit

[illmonkey]

What is the best things to do on a Visit? We don't live far, but never go into London. But figured it'd be nice to see the lights and do some shopping.

We'll be going in on a Friday, hopefully it'll be a little quieter. What are the best things to try and do/visit that will get us into the Christmas mood?

Best lights to visit?
We may take in the theatre in the evening after some food. Suggestions?

[58warren]

The London Eye is worth a trip if you have time - probably best to see if you can advance book though as there will be queues. You can do what I did and pay extra for a 'Fast Track' ticket to avoid waiting, but it's quite pricey at £26 each!

Other than that there are all the street lights to see in Oxford Street/Regent Street etc. Ice skating next door to Liverpool Street Station

Edited by 58warren on Monday 22 November 11:21

[aclivity]

Fortnum & Masons - buy some Cranberry sauce (my wife still insists on ordering hers from there, despite us moving away from London 5 years ago). Selfridges christmas windows usually worth a look, as are Hamleys.

I used to say avoid Harrods at all costs, but I haven't been since it changed hands, it may have improved. I suspect the Di/Do/Di shrine has gone now, which is a shame as that was always good for a laugh.

Depending on when you are going, see if there is one of the carol concerts on at the Royal Albert Hall. We went to a couple of those, always felt Christmassy to me.

[Beardy10]

I'd sy the Sommerset House ice rink is a must

http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/ice_rink/

[illmonkey]

Thinking about The Snowman for evening entertainment. Then a meal after.

Any suggestions for a good place to eat down Oxford st or Regents street? Would be nice to sit with the lights all on outside.