Description: Witness very brave men and women face the weather in a 100-yard swimming course. The traditional race has been going on every year since 1864 and starts at 9am sharp., with organisers saying it must go ahead no matter what - "If the lake is frozen we break the ice and still swim" Just WOW, that's commitment! Just know you are NOT ALLOWED to turn up for a swim without being a club member (thank God for that!).

Description: Exit Hyde Park via its south gate @ Hyde Park corner and go around the Wellington Arch to find Constitution Hill. Now it's a pleasant walk en-route to our actual destination. Find your way accross the Royal grounds towards Buckingham palace in peace and quite and at your own pace.

Description: Congratulations, you've made it - and here is where the real deal begins. Now, time it right and you can grab a warming cup of hot coffee or tea at the church's cafe just before proceeding to find your perfect seat for the traditional service that will include some beautiful Christmas Carols singing from the church's very own Choir. The service starts at 11am and lasts for about 1 hour. There's no admission fee and besides the cafe, you can also use the facilities. Like it so far? Keep reading for our grand-finale!

Description: Not a all far from our last point is Westminster Cathedral. But I have just come from a church, I hear you say. Well, so come here for the view - it's fantastic! And if you are thirsty again, or didn't make it on time to the cafe at the Abbey, fear not - you can grab a fresh cup of coffee in the little cafe hidden away downstairs... ...that's actually a little secret I'm letting you in as no one really knows about it ) - yet it is a very warm place where you will surely feel welcomed by the staff, and it will cost you close to nothing. You can then ask to visit the Cathedral's viewing tower and gallery, which has been recently refurbished and, being 64 meters above street level, will offer you spectacular views over London. Costs only £6 (or £12 for a family of two adults and up to four children). And there you have it - this is your Christmas morning sorted, and one that couldn't get any more British. From here, you are right in the middle of the capital. Enjoy and have a very merry Christmas!