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Christmas in Covent Garden

The countdown is on for London's most festive neighbourhood

Visit Covent Garden in 2024 where festive magic takes over our iconic Piazza, Market Building, Neal's Yard, Seven Dials and surrounding streets! Watch this space to plan your visit as you shop, dine and catch those festive feels...

Ding dong! The Christmas bells are back for 2024

Last year Covent Garden introduced a brand new decoration scheme for the first time in almost a decade. Inspired by a traditional Christmas, Covent Garden’s world-famous festive installation with over 40 gigantic bells with bows, 12 giant baubles and 8 spinning mirror balls, all displayed in our iconic Market Building will return for thousands to enjoy over November and December this year.

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What to expect this Winter

Experience the magic of Christmas in London with a visit to Covent Garden. Here's a flavour of our immersive festive period across our neighbourhood:

This November and December...
  • New last festive season, enjoy the return of our iconic Christmas bells and baubles
  • UK grown, grab the ultimate festive selfie with our 60ft Christmas Tree lighting up the West Piazza
  • Discover our magical Wonder Wood on your stroll down James Street until early January
  • Drink and be merry with Mulled Wine stations popping up in Central Avenue
  • Santa's sleigh in parking on the Piazza throughout November and December for your Christmas card photo moment
  • Mouth-watering festive menus will be dropping across over 100 dining destinations
  • Gift shopping across hundreds of your favourite brands

Stay tuned for more information coming soon on Piazza pop ups exclusive to Christmas in Covent Garden 2024

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Our Christmas Sleigh Returns

📍 West Piazza South Hall, Covent Garden 
🗓 Throughout November - January 

Back by popular demand, the most magical photo moment returns to Covent Garden, courtesy of Santa Claus himself. The traditionally decorated sleigh is reconditioned 1884 carriage hand painted by British artist James Gemmill.

Our sleigh is a free photo opportunity. *Please note no reindeer or Santa himself will be visiting with the Covent Garden sleigh. From 9pm - 9am the sleigh will be roped off.

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SKATE at Somerset House

More information coming soon

Famous for being one of London's favourite winter experiences, SKATE at Somerset House celebrates the festive period with unrivalled skating and Christmas vibes. Enjoy skating on the beautiful ice-rink beside the 40ft Christmas tree, with contemporary music and a selection of great food and drink.

The spectacular courtyard will be transformed into a glorious festive destination, hosting everything from skating lessons with Skate School to trailblazing DJs, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

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Covent Garden’s iconic 60-foot British grown handpicked Christmas tree is decorated with over 30,000 lights and wrapped up with a picture perfect tag and bow.

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Brrr.. Stay warm this winter with heated al fresco dining

With over 50 locations and 1,000+ seats, Covent Garden is still the ultimate al fresco dining destination this winter. With heated dining areas, enjoy the Piazza views at some of your favourite eateries this festive season.

→ Al fresco in Covent Garden
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Christmas Markets in Covent Garden

Looking for the ultimate Christmas Market in London this festive season? Did you know the Apple and Jubilee Markets in Covent Garden are available to shop all year round for gifting, not just throughout November and December. Find handmade and antique gifts for your loved ones in and around our iconic Market Building.

Feeling hungry? Head to Seven Dials Market for a range of Christmas menu specials this Winter with a variety of vendors serving cuisine types from all over the globe.

→ Learn more about The Apple Market
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