Description: The German Christmas Market on the Southbank may be a bit twee at times, but it does not make it any less enjoyable. It is always buzzing owing to being set near the Royal Festival Hall, the BFI and Waterloo station. You can shop for Xmas decorations here while enjoying a beer or glass of mulled wine along with a good old fashioned German wurst.

Description: This is the original ice rink in London that was purely set up for the Xmas period. It is a bit of a London institution and even if you can't get tickets to go skating itself (it almost always sells out), the courtyard itself is very pretty at the very least to go and see. There are number of places to sit and grab a coffee or something stronger if you are cold!

Description: Walk along the Strand from Somerset House towards Trafalgar Square and you'll soon see the huge Christmas Tree that stands there every year. Traditionally, it is always given to the UK from the people of Norway for the help the UK gave them during the war. There are often carol concerts held in the Square itself which are always joyous occasions.

Description: Fortnum and Mason, arguably, have the best dressed windows at any time of year in London, but at Christmas they really do put on a show. They're simply exquisite and are a must see for any tourist visiting the Capital. When you are done ogling at the windows outside, take a look inside at all the yummy goods on offer in its food halls.