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Visiting London in December 2016

There's so much festive fun in London in December 2016, from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree and Carols to the Great Christmas Pudding Race, but there are also plenty of other non-Christmas related events to enjoy, like the London International Horse Show and Champions Tennis. See our picks for December 2016 events below.

The festive version of the egg and spoon race brings plenty of giggles when 150 competitors in fancy dress take on an obstacle course at the Great Christmas Pudding Race in Covent Garden Piazza on Saturday 3rd December 2016.

Saturday 3rd December 2016

Covent Garden, London

You’ll probably have never seen as many Santas in one place when 2,000 runners dressed as Father Christmas take part in the 6K charity fun run that is the London Santa Run in Battersea Park, to be held on Saturday 3rd December 2016.

Saturday 3rd December 2016

New music and classic music will help you enjoy the winter evenings in the stunning locations of iconic and hidden venues across Spitalfields during Spitalfields Winter Festival from 4th to 11th December 2016.

Sunday 4th to Sunday 11th December 2016

Watch the legends of tennis in action once more and relive some of the greatest rivalries of the sport as icons and former Grand Slam winners take part in Champions Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall from Wednesday 30th November to Sunday 4th December 2016.

On until Sunday 4th December 2016

South Kensington, London

Nature lovers can get into the festive spirit at the magical kingdom of oak trees and lakes with an illuminated path at the Enchanted Woodland at Syon Park, on until 4th December 2016 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only).

On until Sunday 4th December 2016 (Weekends only)

Enjoy carols and music from the world-renowned Bach Choir plus the Legion's own Central Band as well as readings by celebrity guests at The Royal British Legion's Christmas Celebration at Guildhall on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th December 2016.

Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th December 2016

City of London, London

The huge Norwegian Christmas Tree that has been given from Oslo since 1947 will once more be the focal point of Trafalgar Square with its illuminations and choirs singing carols during Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree and Carols, with performances from Monday 5th to Friday 23rd December (excluding 10th and 17th December) 2016.

Monday 5th to Friday 23rd December 2016 (excluding 10th and 17th December)

Westminster, London

Chart-topping hits from the most feel-good of musical genres, motown, will be played during Magic Of Motown at indigo at The O2 Arena on Saturday 10th December 2016.

Saturday 10th December 2016

Greenwich, London

Fans of all things equine will love watching the show-jumping competitions and going equestrian shopping at the London International Horse Show at Olympia Exhibition Centre from Tuesday 13th to Monday 19th December 2016.

Tuesday 13th to Monday 19th December 2016

Kensington, London

Bringing together scientist Professor Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince, co-hosts of Radio 4's Infinite Monkey Cage, these live shows will feature special guests at Brian and Robin's Christmas Compendium of Reason at Hammersmith Apollo on Friday 16th December 2016.

Friday 16th December 2016

Hammersmith, London

Father Christmas will be ready to meet children at Harrods Christmas Grotto, open to Harrods Rewards cardholders, when the magical setting opens once more from 4th November to 24th December 2016.

On until Saturday 24th December 2016

Knightsbridge, London

The most iconic place in the capital to celebrate the arrival of the New Year is by the River Thames at the Mayor of London's New Year's Eve Fireworks Display by the London Eye on 31st December 2016.

Saturday 31st December 2016

The Christmas market, ice rink, Santa's Grotto, ice kingdom, food stalls, giant wheel, circus and fairground rides at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland make up one of the most popular festive attractions in the capital, open from 18 November 2016 to 2 January 2017.

On until Monday 2nd January 2017

Christmas Past at the Geffrye Museum gives visitors a trip back in time with its 11 period living rooms full of traditional decorations, greenery, lighting and music showing how the festive period was celebrated in English homes over the past 400 years, open from Tuesday 22 November 2016 to Sunday 8 January 2017.

On until Sunday 8 January 2017

Take a stroll along the banks of the Thames between the London Eye and Waterloo Bridge and you’ll be treated to a very festive atmosphere thanks to the 70 wooden chalet stalls selling gifts, decorations and food at the Christmas Markets at Southbank Centre, on until Sunday 8th January 2017.

On until Sunday 8th January 2017

South Bank, London

The Natural History Museum Ice Rink provides one of the most picture postcard scenes during the festive period in London, open from 27 October 2016 to 8 January 2017 (closed 25 December 2016).

On until Sunday 8th January 2017 (closed on 25th December 2016)

South Kensington, London

Combine the Christmas fun of ice skating with banging club tunes on selected evenings between 18th November 2016 and 13th January 2017 when Skate at Somerset House brings top DJs, cocktails and mulled wine to the ice setting.

On until Friday 13th January 2017 (Selected Dates)

Covent Garden, London

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