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Weather in London in January
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The weather in London in January is quite harsh. It’s almost always raining and cold. The highest temperature you’ll see is nearly 9 degrees and it can go to as low as 4 degrees at night. The sky is barely ever blue and there are grey clouds looming over the city all the time. The weather is also very windy but if you’re lucky enough, you might get a few days or a few hours in the sun.
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What to pack for London in January
As January is one of the coldest months in London, make sure you pack loads of warm clothes. Don’t forget to include gloves, scarves, woolen socks, tights and hats in your packing list. As it is also a very wet month, don’t forget to pack an umbrella or a raincoat for those rainy and windy days.
One of the best things to pack for London is a puffy jacket that has a wind sheeter layered on top. This will save you from the harsh windy weather and also keep you dry in the rain.
One of the best things to pack for London is a puffy jacket that has a wind sheeter layered on top. This will save you from the harsh windy weather and also keep you dry in the rain.
Things to Do in London in January
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Enjoy the London Winter Festivals
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London in January is truly a magical place- full of glittering lights, festive spirits and good vibes. One of the best things to do in London in January is to walk around the light festivals going all around the city.
Some of the most popular streets that are lit up during winters in London are Regent Street, Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, and Mayfair. Along with the winter lights, these streets also host street festivals in the evenings which are full of scrumptious street food like hot churros, pancakes and hot chocolate.
What’s more, everything present on these high-end streets is also on winter sale! So don’t miss out on the chance of indulging in that shopping spree!
Some of the most popular streets that are lit up during winters in London are Regent Street, Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, and Mayfair. Along with the winter lights, these streets also host street festivals in the evenings which are full of scrumptious street food like hot churros, pancakes and hot chocolate.
What’s more, everything present on these high-end streets is also on winter sale! So don’t miss out on the chance of indulging in that shopping spree!
Location: Regent’s Street, Oxford Street, Baker Street, Carnaby Street, and Covent garden
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Cruising on River Thames
River Thames is lined with the most popular and important landmarks and monuments of London like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, etc. A ride on the cruise on river Thames is a great way to enjoy the astonishing views of all these monuments comfortably sitting in one place.
The best way to do this is with the Hop on Hop Off Thames River Cruise which runs every 40 minutes from some Tube Stations.
Location: You can get on the Hop On Hop Off Thames River Cruise from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, and Greenwich Pier.
Price: Rs 1,550
Timings: Runs every 40 minutes every day from 10 am to 6:15 pm
The best way to do this is with the Hop on Hop Off Thames River Cruise which runs every 40 minutes from some Tube Stations.
Location: You can get on the Hop On Hop Off Thames River Cruise from Westminster Pier, London Eye Pier, Tower Pier, and Greenwich Pier.
Price: Rs 1,550
Timings: Runs every 40 minutes every day from 10 am to 6:15 pm
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Meeting point:
- 24-Hour Classic Ticket: You can start your tour at any of the Big Bus stops. Popular starting points include Baker Street Station, Green Park Station, Marble Arch, Victoria Station, and Trafalgar Square.
- Classic Ticket with London Eye Ticket and River Cruise: Speak to a Big Bus representative on arrival at the London Eye bus stops on Westminster Bridge Road to collect your bus and boat tickets and choose your London eye time slot.
Departure Time (Bus): 8:30 AM
(Departure times for the river cruise are approximately every 45 minutes)
Activity Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Activity Duration: Depends on your convenience
About London Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour:
Explore London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom with hop on hop off London bus. Pass through prominent attractions such as Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, etc., and get amazing views of them from the open deck. There will be an audio guide in 5 different languages to help you with the information about the destinations you are crossing. The package also comes with an option of exploring London with a sightseeing river cruise.
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Attend the New Year's Day Parade
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About: London’s New Year's Day Parade or as Londoners like to acronym it to LNYDP is one of the best things to do in London in January. The parade happens every year on the 1st of January at 12 noon at Piccadilly Circus- one of the most famous streets in London for the past 34 years.
The parade brings about 10,000 performers and artists from not just the UK, but from all over the world. About 500,000 people gather in the street to view the parade and celebrate the spirit of New Years’ together. If you’re visiting London in January, this is something you should really not miss!
Location: Starting at Piccadilly and moving southwest to Regents Street.
Price: Free
Timings: 12 noon, every 1st of January
The parade brings about 10,000 performers and artists from not just the UK, but from all over the world. About 500,000 people gather in the street to view the parade and celebrate the spirit of New Years’ together. If you’re visiting London in January, this is something you should really not miss!
Location: Starting at Piccadilly and moving southwest to Regents Street.
Price: Free
Timings: 12 noon, every 1st of January
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Explore the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park is one of the must-visit places to visit in London in January. Winter Wonderland is the biggest winter festival and the most popular Christmas festival all over the world. Some of the world’s biggest rides, largest ice skating rinks and yummiest food stalls are set up here.
Picture a mind-boggling ride of a roller coaster, a visit to the Magical Ice Kingdom and a plate of hot churros dipped in hot milk chocolate to end the day- that’s what a day at Winter Wonderland would be like!
Location: Hyde Park, London
Price: Free Entry
Timings: 10 am to 10 pm (November to January)
Picture a mind-boggling ride of a roller coaster, a visit to the Magical Ice Kingdom and a plate of hot churros dipped in hot milk chocolate to end the day- that’s what a day at Winter Wonderland would be like!
Location: Hyde Park, London
Price: Free Entry
Timings: 10 am to 10 pm (November to January)
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Celebrate Burns Night
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Robert Burns is one of the greatest poets of all time and the most popular and celebrated poet in all of the UK. On the 25th of January each year, Robert Burn’s work is celebrated all over the country with Burns Night in several restaurants, pubs and clubs.
With traditional Scottish whiskey and dancing, many pubs host parties for guests in Covent Garden, Piccadilly Street and Canary Wharf- the party hubs of London. Some of the most popular amongst these are The Ceilidh Club, Fiddle Paradiddle and The Pear Tree. Going for a night of traditional Ceilidh and drinking scotch is one of the best things to do in London in January.
With traditional Scottish whiskey and dancing, many pubs host parties for guests in Covent Garden, Piccadilly Street and Canary Wharf- the party hubs of London. Some of the most popular amongst these are The Ceilidh Club, Fiddle Paradiddle and The Pear Tree. Going for a night of traditional Ceilidh and drinking scotch is one of the best things to do in London in January.
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Activity Duration: 2 hours (approx)
Operating Hours: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Last admission: 1 hour(s) before closing
About The View From the Shard Tickets:
Enjoy the fantastic views of London from the tallest building in Western Europe. A visit to The Shard will be worth your time as you will get to witness the majestic beauty of the prominent sites of London. Bring your family and friends with you to observe the beauty of London like never before from a height of 310 meters.
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Visit the London Eye
London Eye is one of the most iconic places in London and one of the best places to visit in London in January. The structure of the London Eye is about 443 ft tall and thus provides the most stunning panoramic views of the city.
Other than being a popular tourist destination and a great way of enjoying spectacular views of this majestic city, London Eye also hosts a New Years’ Eve celebration which is hugely popular amongst tourists and locals alike. The firework presentation at the London Eye at NYE is truly mind-blowing and an ideal way of starting your new year!
Location: The Queen’s Walk, Bishop’s, London SE1 7PB, UK
Price: 27 GBP
Timings: 11 am to 6 pm
Other than being a popular tourist destination and a great way of enjoying spectacular views of this majestic city, London Eye also hosts a New Years’ Eve celebration which is hugely popular amongst tourists and locals alike. The firework presentation at the London Eye at NYE is truly mind-blowing and an ideal way of starting your new year!
Location: The Queen’s Walk, Bishop’s, London SE1 7PB, UK
Price: 27 GBP
Timings: 11 am to 6 pm
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Stroll Through the Borough Market
The borough market is the oldest market in the city of London and one of the most popular places to visit in London in January. The market houses several food stalls and artisan cafes and bakeries who produce and sell the freshest vegetables, bread and fish.
Today, the market accommodates hundreds of shops and eateries who provide some of the most lip-smacking food in London and artisan cafes run by some of the most skillful chefs in the world. Pay a visit to this market to enjoy the many smells, colors and flavors of London in not just terms of food, but also in terms of people.
Today, the market accommodates hundreds of shops and eateries who provide some of the most lip-smacking food in London and artisan cafes run by some of the most skillful chefs in the world. Pay a visit to this market to enjoy the many smells, colors and flavors of London in not just terms of food, but also in terms of people.
Location: 8 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1 TL
Price: Free
Timings: 10 am to 5 pm (Monday to Thursday)
Price: Free
Timings: 10 am to 5 pm (Monday to Thursday)
10 am to 6 pm (Friday)
8 am to 5 pm (Saturday)
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Experience Spitalfields Music Festival
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The Spitalfields Music Festival is hosted by Spitalfields Music which is an organization that brings together world-famous artists and local artists to make extraordinary music and art. This amazing music festival is held in the heart of the east end of London and consists of many intimate concerts, art films, and gigs from some extraordinarily talented artists.
If you’re visiting London in January, attend this festival and lose yourself in some amazing live jazz or classical performances at the festival or indulge in some delicious hot street food!
Location: Tower Hamlets, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, E14 2BG, London
If you’re visiting London in January, attend this festival and lose yourself in some amazing live jazz or classical performances at the festival or indulge in some delicious hot street food!
Location: Tower Hamlets, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, E14 2BG, London
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Victoria and Albert Museum
London has some of the world’s best museums and V&A is definitely one of them. V&A or the Victoria and Albert Museum in London is designated as the world’s finest art and design museum. The museum contains a collection of about 2.3 million artifacts and objects showcasing art and creativity of 5000 years.
The collection consists of paintings, jewelry, theatre, furniture, fashion, etc. One of the most loved sections of the museum is the fashion and textile collection that houses clothes of every decade of every part of the world.
As London in January is very cold and wet, this can be a great option to spend a rainy day indoors, exploring one of the greatest museums in the world.
Location: Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL
Price: Free
Timings: 10 am to 5:30 pm
The collection consists of paintings, jewelry, theatre, furniture, fashion, etc. One of the most loved sections of the museum is the fashion and textile collection that houses clothes of every decade of every part of the world.
As London in January is very cold and wet, this can be a great option to spend a rainy day indoors, exploring one of the greatest museums in the world.
Location: Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL
Price: Free
Timings: 10 am to 5:30 pm
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Activity Location: Kensington Gardens, Kensington, London W8 4PX, United Kingdom
Activity Duration: 5-6 hours (approx)
Operational Hours:
- 1 Mar- 31 Oct (SUMMER)
- Wed-Sun from 10:30 AM- 5:00 PM; Last admission at 4:00 PM
- 1 Nov- 29 Feb (WINTER)
- Daily from 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM; Last admission at 3:00 PM
About Kensington Palace:
Get ready to visit and explore the residence of the Royal Family, the palace that has been serving since the 17th century. You get to avail yourself of the opportunity of observing the royal life. The palace, at present, serves as a home to Prince William and Kate Middleton and is so perfectly maintained that you are bound to get astonished at the royalty that prevails there along with the wide variety of activities. Observe and relish the King's State Apartments and get a hold of the quarter's luxurious decor and glorifying artworks.
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Enjoy Ice Skating
Ice Skating is one of the most popular activities in London during winters and the city gives tons of options for ice skating rinks for you. The most popular venues include Natural History Museum, Winter Wonderland, Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, and Skylight London.
Amongst these, the ice rink at Winter Wonderland is the biggest and also the most popular. Enjoy gliding on the ice under twinkling fairy lights, a live band performing in the background, and sip on some hot chocolate at one of the world’s biggest winter festivals!
Amongst these, the ice rink at Winter Wonderland is the biggest and also the most popular. Enjoy gliding on the ice under twinkling fairy lights, a live band performing in the background, and sip on some hot chocolate at one of the world’s biggest winter festivals!
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Celebrate the Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown, London are the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia in the world. The parade consists of colorful dances, martial arts performances and tons of other fun performances for the street crowd.
The highlight of the parade is the dragon and lion dances that are known to bring good luck. Don’t miss the sight of dancers handling the dragons and lions skillfully and the vendors and shopkeepers offering them money for good luck!
Location: Starts at Charing Cross Road and moves through Chinatown, Trafalgar Square, and Shaftesbury Avenue
Price: Free
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
The highlight of the parade is the dragon and lion dances that are known to bring good luck. Don’t miss the sight of dancers handling the dragons and lions skillfully and the vendors and shopkeepers offering them money for good luck!
Location: Starts at Charing Cross Road and moves through Chinatown, Trafalgar Square, and Shaftesbury Avenue
Price: Free
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
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Stroll the Greenwich Market
The Greenwich Market is one of the most popular places to visit in London in January. Take a stroll through his market to discover the cutest artisan cafes, antique shops, local craft shops and handmade jewelry and art shops.
The market also offers some of the most finger-licking English street food and local pubs where you can sit and enjoy freshly brewed beer. The market is widely popular for small art shops selling aesthetic and authentic paintings at very cheap prices.
Location: 5B Greenwich Market, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 9HZ
Price: Free
Timings: 10 am to 5:30 pm
The market also offers some of the most finger-licking English street food and local pubs where you can sit and enjoy freshly brewed beer. The market is widely popular for small art shops selling aesthetic and authentic paintings at very cheap prices.
Location: 5B Greenwich Market, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 9HZ
Price: Free
Timings: 10 am to 5:30 pm
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Visit the Hogwarts in Snow
If you’re a Harry Potter fan, a tour of Warner Bros. Studio in London is a must for you! The studio houses Hogwarts which is transformed into glittering festive heaven during winters. Think Christmas Puddings on long tables in a huge hall and a twinkling Christmas Tree at the Gryffindor Common Room! Take a walk around the studio to see many more sets from the film and you are sure to feel a part of Hogwarts by the end of the visit!
Location: Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7LR, UK
Price: 47 GBP
Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
Price: 47 GBP
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Activity Duration: 2 hours (approx)
Operating Time: 09:30 AM - 3:30 PM
About Westminster Abbey Tickets:
Get ready to explore London's oldest building 1000-year-old history. Learn about the leading heroes and the places where figures of British history are buried. Besides, you can also explore the site of every coronation that has been existing since the 11th century. The Westminster Abbey, London ticket lets you understand the famous venue of notable royal weddings and events. The Westminster Abbey tickets provides you with the facility of multiple entry times that is applicable for the entire day. There is an additional fee if you wish to take this amazing trip with an audio guide.
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Visit the Kew Gardens
Kew gardens in London house the world’s most famous and the biggest botanical garden- Royal Botanic Garden. The garden consists of thousands of species from all over the world. These also consist of rare and extinct species that you won’t get to see anywhere else.
The garden houses many conservatories that create the perfect environment and conditions for any kind of plant to grow irrespective of the weather outside. Take a walk in these gardens and refresh yourself with the colorful flowers and lush green gardens, trees, bushes and plants.
Location: Kew, Richmond, London TW9 3AE
Price: 18 GBP
Timings: 10 am to 6:30 pm (Monday to Thursday)
The garden houses many conservatories that create the perfect environment and conditions for any kind of plant to grow irrespective of the weather outside. Take a walk in these gardens and refresh yourself with the colorful flowers and lush green gardens, trees, bushes and plants.
Location: Kew, Richmond, London TW9 3AE
Price: 18 GBP
Timings: 10 am to 6:30 pm (Monday to Thursday)
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Shop Till You Drop at London Sales
Winters and Christmas in London mean the end of the year and boxing day sale! If you’re in London during January, one of the things you cannot miss is indulging in shopping in central London. One of the most popular streets in London for shopping is- Oxford Street where you will find all the brands and shops of your choice.
During winters, everything on this street is on a heavy discount and you can buy those expensive perfumes, jewelry, clothes , shoes and bags you always wanted to buy at very cheap prices.
Location: Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, and Regents Street.
During winters, everything on this street is on a heavy discount and you can buy those expensive perfumes, jewelry, clothes , shoes and bags you always wanted to buy at very cheap prices.
Location: Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, and Regents Street.
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Activity Location: St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD, United Kingdom
Activity Duration: 2 Hours (approx)
Operating Hours: 8:30 AM to 04:00 PM
About St Paul's Cathedral Tickets:
While you are on your exploration tour of London, do not miss to visit the famous landmark, the St. Paul's Cathedral. Book the St Paul's Cathedral ticket and explore the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral, which is both a busy working Anglican Cathedral and one of London’s leading sightseeing attractions. Learn about the history and other interesting facts of this famous monument that has been occupying a significant place for over 300 years of history in London.
