London is a city with a great deal to offer the millions of tourists it attracts each year. From Madame Tussauds to the Natural History Museum, there’s no shortage of interesting sights to see and things to learn about. But if you’re going to make the most of your visit, it’s worth also considering a few of the seasonal attractions – the stuff that’s only available at certain times of year. Travelling tourists can purchase anytime tickets for the train from Gatwick, so there’s no excuse not to pay London a visit.
During Autumn, there are many such attractions available. Let’s consider a few of them!
Winter Wonderland Christmas Market
Every year, Hyde Park is transformed into a Winter Wonderland. If you’re in the area, then you simply have to make a point of visiting. There are hundreds of traditional wooden chalets set up here every year, each with their own seasonal treats and gifts to offer.
The market opens on the 21st November at 4 pm, and from then until January 5th will be open from 10 am-10 pm every day. If you’re going to be staying in the capital at this time of year, set aside a few hours to explore what it has to offer.
Alexandra Palace fireworks
Fireworks night is among the highlights of the season, and there are few better places to enjoy a rousing display than at Alexandra Palace. This year’s festival takes place on the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of November, and mixes live music and Bavarian bier, along with a cinema built into a Victorian theatre.
Take a London Walking Tour
While you might suspect that sightseeing in London is best done from the back of a big red bus, the truth is that many of the capital’s most worthy sights need to be seen from ground level. That’s why a walking tour makes such a great way to spend an afternoon in Autumn. There are dozens of tours of this sort to choose from, ranging from the historical to the food-focussed. If you feel like covering a little more distance, then you might opt instead for a bicycle tour.
The Lord Mayor Show
Back in 1215, King John granted the citizens of London the right to elect their own mayor. And each year since that elected Mayor (the Lord Mayor) has travelled from the City of London to Westminster to reaffirm his allegiance. It’s an eye-catching ceremonial procession that encapsulates the English constitution and all of its quirkiness: you’ll get more than a hundred performances involving some six-thousand people. The show takes place this year on November 9th.
