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34 Instagrammable London spots to visit this December

13 December 2018

The festive season is now upon us and many of London鈥檚 most iconic spots have transformed themselves with Christmas trees, decorative wreaths and fairy lights. Why not make the most of studying in this great city by visiting them and ticking some sites off your list too?

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Whether you鈥檙e spending Christmas in London on your own, with friends, or with family, our top picks should give you plenty to add to your December calendar. From carol-singing climbs on the O2 and enchanted festive forests to cookie dough creations with marshmallow fluff and Instagrammable cafes, we have something for everyone. Disclosure: this article is probably going to make you hungry!听

1. Claridge鈥檚
As if we needed yet another reason to visit this beloved London hotel, Claridge鈥檚 has given us exactly that: their spectacular Christmas tree. The Tree of Love (pictured above), which is unlike any other you鈥檒l find in London, was designed by fashion icon听Diane von Furstenberg, and is nothing short of spellbinding.

2. Dalloway Terrace
This famed brunch and Instagram spot has done it again with 鈥榃inter at Dalloway鈥 returning after last year鈥檚 very popular makeover. This spot is one not to miss for all you truffle lovers out there, as truffle cheese fondue is on their festive menu this year.

3. Covent Garden
Like Dalloway, our next Instagram spot is perfectly situated within walking distance from 香港六合彩中特网, and is brimming with festive cheer. Instagram savvy travellers are loving the stunning green car packed to bursting with presents, the giant Christmas tree, fairy-lit shop fronts, and most captured of all, the Apple Market.

4. The Chalet at Madison
With its gorgeous views of St Paul鈥檚 Cathedral, Madison is stunning any time of year, but at Christmas it鈥檚 even more irresistible, with the restaurant becoming an Alpine-inspired winter wonderland, complete with faux fur and tartan blankets for an extra dose of cosiness.

5. The Shard + Borough Market
After you鈥檙e done marvelling at London鈥檚 highest snow globe at Aqua Shard, head over to Borough Market for some warm hot chocolate, just-out-the-oven mince pies and festive shopping from some of the market鈥檚 many tempting stalls.

6. Christmas Carol Climbs at the O2
Climbing the O2 is made slightly less terrifying by the introduction of the new 鈥楥arol Climbs鈥, which include a free mulled wine/Aero hot chocolate and magnificent views.

7. Coppa Club Igloos
Ever wanted to eat in an igloo without sacrificing your warmth? At Coppa Club you can! Watch a chilly Tower Bridge light up for the evening while you snuggle into inviting sofas, festive drink in hand.

8. Backyard Cinema
If exploring 鈥榮ecret enchanted tunnels鈥, gorging on Christmas food, and movie watching in an indoor winter woodland are your idea of a perfect evening, you can鈥檛 miss Backyard Cinema.

9. Kew Gardens
Night Instagrammers should head over to Kew Gardens for the most enchanting festive photos against the backdrop of spectacular fairy-lit installations. It鈥檚 one of the most magical sights you can find in London.

10. Belowzero Ice Bar
If snuggling into a sofa in a warm igloo at Coppa Club isn鈥檛 your kind of thing, why not head over to ice bar Belowzero? Swap your hot mulled wine for a glass made of ice, filled with your favourite tipple at this ultimate arctic spot.听

11. Natural History Museum Ice Skating
There鈥檚 nothing quite like ice skating to get into the festive spirit! The Natural History Museum is the venue every Instagrammer is visiting as it鈥檚 the most picturesque in London, especially at sunset.

12. Miracle at Henrietta Hotel
Not only is this hotel super Instagrammable from the exterior, but now offers an Alpine experience like no other at its new pop up bar, which features some very festive drinks and treats. Don鈥檛 just take our word for it though 鈥 check out the super long queues outside in the evening!

13. The Berkeley鈥檚 Winter Rooftop Cinema
This spot is my personal favourite and is on my agenda every year, not only for their delectable Christmas menu, but enchanting atmosphere and kind staff. Oh, and their popcorn too.

14. Yolkin
Instagram foodie hangout Yolkin- famous for their ice cream sandwiches- has started making Christmas macarons and they are terrific. The cutest ones include snowmen-shaped and Christmas pudding-shaped macarons.

15. Tiffany & Co
Easily one of the most beautifully decorated jewellers in London, Tiffany on Old Bond Street captures all the magic of the season while giving toned down colour lovers a relaxing addition to their Instagram feeds.

16. The Churchill Arms
London鈥檚 most Instagrammable pub has revamped once again! Once you鈥檝e snapped a photo outside of its amazing festive makeover, check out The Churchill鈥檚 interior- hint: it鈥檚 just as beautiful.

17. Annabel鈥檚 London.
Annabel鈥檚 is iconic for its uber picturesque loos but all the talk has now turned to the fact that it has transformed into a Christmas tree 鈥 literally. Entering and leaving has never before been so lovely.

18. St. Pancras International
St. Pancras鈥 Christmas tree is a little bit taller than most Christmas trees. At 43 feet, it鈥檚 no wonder it took over 1800 decorations to fully decorate. The tree is the offspring of a partnership between St Pancras and Tiffany & Co, and smells divine because Tiffany鈥檚 Eau de Parfum fragrance is diffused from it 鈥渁t key intervals each day鈥. Talk about tree goals.

19. Peggy Porschen
The most pink caf茅 in London has embraced Christmas by going full on festive, with seasonal cupcakes, snowflake-decorated lattes and charming decorations making this spot a must-visit whether you鈥檝e never been or already visited a hundred times before.

20. Sketch
Just when we thought that Sketch鈥檚 famous egg-shaped loos couldn鈥檛 get any more Instagrammable, the restaurant pulled off the impossible, decorating them in Christmas wrapping paper and ribbons. It doesn鈥檛 stop there though; the entire restaurant has transformed into a haven for us Christmas-loving Instagrammers. It鈥檚 a must on any foodie and photographer鈥檚 list!

21. Dominique Ansel
Once you鈥檝e finished taking hundreds of photos outside Dominique Ansel鈥檚 fabulous winter shopfront, step inside to try their new dessert creations, which include a pine cone-shaped gingerbread cake covered in chocolate and edible snow among other mouth-watering treats.

22. Brown and Rosie
Famed brunch spot Brown and Rosie serves some gorgeous and tasty foodie creations and they have now added some Christmas cheer to their friendly caf茅 with huge colourful Christmas baubles and soft blankets.

23. Neill Strain Floral Couture
Neill Strain is my favourite go-to florist in London, and it was a brilliant surprise to discover on my last visit that his familiar shop had become a winter paradise. This is hands down one of the most stunning shopfronts you will see in London!

24. Les Senteurs
Check out this famous blogger photo spot for a photo with London鈥檚 biggest Christmas baubles. It鈥檚 festive overdose!

25. Liberty London
Liberty London have unveiled their new Christmas look and it鈥檚 incredible. While most department stores have focused on outdoor decoration, Liberty is a little different. Walk to the centre of the store to find a giant festive hot air balloon instalment.

26. Zetter Townhouse
Stop by the Zetter Townhouse for one of London鈥檚 most photographed Christmas doors. It鈥檚 an eye-catching turquoise colour, decked with festive decorations and a Christmas wreath, and is popping up all over Instagram.

27. Doughnut Time
Calling all foodies! This social media famous doughnut shop has gone Christmas crazy with their new seasonal menu, which features a 鈥楳ake it Rein鈥 Reindeer doughnut as well as other inventive doughnut treats. They鈥檝e even redecorated their classic green boxes red to mark the festive period (but their pretty shopfront is still a pretty green).

28. 10 Bedford Street
Visiting your bank has just become Instagrammable- yes really. Outside the HSBC on 10 Bedford Street you鈥檒l find an enormous red gift ribbon hung up on the white building.

29. The V&A
Art lovers take note: the V&A has announced a super exciting new exhibition, The Museum of Architecture鈥檚 Gingerbread City, and it looks fantastic, not least because the exhibits are actually made of gingerbread! Pack your own treats 鈥 this one鈥檚 sure to make you very hungry鈥

30. Mount Street Deli
This hidden away Instagram spot recently had a Christmassy makeover and it鈥檚 marvellous. Popular with locals, it鈥檚 a nice place to sit down and enjoy a warm latte (or two or three鈥)

31. One Aldwych
Head over to One Aldwych this December for a unique afternoon tea experience- festive style. This afternoon tea, which is inspired by a sweet shop and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is sure to be a hit with those who have a sweet tooth. Their Christmas tree is also made entirely from bell jars containing individual wintery scenes like mini snow globes.听

32. Queen of Hoxton
If you like quirky winter rooftop bars, the Queen of Hoxton鈥檚 wigwam is for you. This season, it has been decked out as Lady Celeste鈥檚, a Belle Epoque music hall. They have events on almost every night, and fans of old school music won鈥檛 want to miss this spot for a trip down memory lane!

33. The Winter Forest Broadgate Circle
Considering their offering of live music, craft classes and a gorgeous spot to enjoy a drink and heart-warming food, it鈥檚 no wonder that so many Londoners love to come here. If you haven鈥檛 yet been, make sure you do visit!

34. Naked Dough
Love cookie dough? Then you鈥檒l adore this next Instagrammable entry. Naked Dough are offering a seasonal twist on their beloved cookie classic with their new Gingerbread cookie dough. It comes with marshmallow fluff and tiny gingerbread people and sounds too good to be true. Luckily, it鈥檚 real, and available until the 23rd December at Camden Market, Intu Lakeside and Westfield.

Image courtesy of Claridge's