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Christmas in London

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Visions of firelit Cotswolds country inns, shopping at Harrod's, and carols in the Royal Albert Hall make England—especially London—a potent draw at Christmastime.

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Inspired by: Christmas in London — by Alice Gordon, Published Nov. 2007

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Hotels (5)

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    The Village Pub

    This cozy B&B doubles as a gastropub. The interior is adorned with a mishmash of old wooden chairs and large Oriental rugs. It's laid back and unde... More
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    Covent Garden Hotel

    In the heart of Covent Garden and Theatreland, this secret retreat comes with a fabulously artsy milieu. The spacious 58 bedrooms and suites give a

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    The Milestone Hotel

    This stately red-brick Victorian hotel with plush, antiques-filled interiors, opposite Kensington Palace has 57 rooms, 6 apartments, 1 restaurant,

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    The Dorchester

    With a prime address on Park Lane facing Hyde Park, this grande dame embodies a posh formality that’s attracted Prince Philip (who held his bachelo

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    Barnsley House

    The 17th-century Barnsley House was recently the dwelling of Rosemary Verey, the late author and landscape architect (her clients included Elton Jo... More
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    Story Deli

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    Cigala

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    Brasserie Max

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    St. Alban

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    Zaika

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Activities (7)

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    Harrods

    The holiday window displays alone are worth the trip.

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    Theatre Royal Stratford East

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    Royal Albert Hall

    Come for the Mozart Festival Orchestra playing "Carols by Candelight". More
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    Geffrye Museum

    The museum recreates British living room depictions from 1600 to the present.

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    Dennis Severs House

    The eccentric designer and performer Dennis Severs created an authentic "still-life drama" of a family of 18th-century Huguenot silk weavers. Guest

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    Lunchtime Concerts at St Martin-in-the-Fields

    It's common knowledge that many of London's greatest museums—the British Museum, V&A, National Gallery, Tate Modern—don’t charge admission, but don

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    Daylesford Organic Farmshop

    In addition to farmshop Daylesford is also a garden store, yoga studio, spa, and designer clothing boutique. For more than 20 years, the owners hav... More
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