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Christmas 2023 is set to be the biggest and brightest we've ever had. From the beginning of November until January, the magic takes over our iconic Piazza, Market Building, Neal's Yard, Seven Dials and surrounding streets! Stay tuned for what's on this year and bookmark this page to plan your festive visit...
📍 West Piazza South Hall, Covent Garden
🗓 November 2023
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.
Experience the magic of Christmas in London with a visit to Covent Garden. Here's a flavour of what to expect:
Get ready for even more announcements coming your way from October 2023.
Celebrate the start of our festive season with the Winter Warmer Festival. Twinkling lights, mulled wine on tap, unlimited supplies of mince pies, festive menus and Christmas cocktails, what a way to kickstart the Christmas season! Gift shopping paired with those festive feels - Stay tuned for more information on our Winter Warmer Festival.
Thursday 16th November 2023, 3pm - 8pm
21 Tower Street, Covent Garden
Join Choosing Keeping for an evening of Christmas fun with 10% off all Christmas items and discover this year's ornament selection with over 100 designs.
Experience glassblowing demonstrations for how Christmas decorations are produced in the German tradition using antique molds from the Black Valley. Personalise a Victorian ornament and be the first to see the new Christmas window featuring mischievous snow babies in Santa's ornament workshop.
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.
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.
