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Fun, festive things to do this month
There's a host of winter wonders in the Capital this year. Here is our pick of what's on offer:
Christmas tree lighting ceremony
Trafalgar Square, this Thursday, 18:00
Guaranteed to get you in to the festive spirit is London's annual tree lighting ceremony in Trafalgar Square. The tree is a present from Oslo to the Capital, given as a gift for more than 60 years as thanks for Britain's support during World War II. The tree will light up the square until 4 January, when it will be taken down and recycled.
Nearest stations are Trafalgar Square and Embankment.
Fly with the Snowman
Emirates Air Line, 13 December to 4 January
Children (and grown-up children) will enjoy flying across the Thames with The Snowman and the Snowdog - characters from the sequel to Raymond Briggs' The Snowman. The animation, played on video screens at terminals and in the cable car cabins, will greet you as you board and fly with you across the river and back. There are goodie bags for all children up to and including Christmas Eve. For details, visittfl.gov.uk/emiratesairline
Trafalgar Square carols
8 to 23 December
Enjoy Christmas carols for free every evening in Trafalgar Square. Organised by the Mayor, charities
and other organisations take part in the annual singing programme to raise funds for good causes.
Closest stations are Charing Cross and Embankment, and the area is well served by buses.
Southbank Centre festive markets
Until 4 January
A range of amazing Christmas markets make Southbank their home this December including a designers/makers market (16 to 22), a festive food market (19 to 22) and the chocolate festival (13 to 15).
Travel by Tube or train to Waterloo station or take a river boat to London Eye or Embankment pier. Details atwww.southbankcentre.co.uk
Mayor's carol service
Southwark Cathedral, 15 December, 19:00
This year's service will feature a variety of musical performance alongside traditional carols and readings. The event is free but guests will need a ticket. To apply, visit www.london.gov.uk.
To get there, take the Tube or train to London Bridge.
Winter Wonderland
Hyde Park, until 4 January
Circus shows, an ice rink, a magical ice kingdom, an ice bar, rides and markets have turned Hyde Park into a winter wonderland as it returns to the capital for the eighth year.
Visitors are advised to use Green Park or Victoria stations.
