Relish Christmas 2009 This Season in London

Christmas is one of the happiest festivals in London and it is celebrated with several spectacular festivities and enthusiasm. Various Christmas events such as Grottos and several Christmas markets etc are organized in the city during this occasion. You can also enjoy at the Christmas fairs and fireworks that are organized all over the city. Ice rinks during the Christmas season is also an exciting winter sports to do. It is also a great time to get crafty and learn about the precious traditions and history of Christmas. You can also attend the workshops and exhibitions at the art galleries and museums in London. Some of the museums have specially organized workshops for kids which are extremely interesting and also offers education on Christmas.

Christmas activities that you can look for are listed as under:

· To know about how Dickens actually invented Christmas you can watch the recently released Disney’s A Christmas Carol which will surely sought most of your doubts.

· You can also be a part of the festive walk to be held on 12^th December 2009 which will discover all the major traditions and festivities related to Christmas.

· You can indulge your kids in the creative workshops to be held in the London Museum Docklands. Some of these workshops are Christmas Pomanders on 28^th and 30^th December 2009, Father Christmas Comes to Docklands on 19^th December and Victorian Trinkets on 28^th and 30^th December 2009.

· Museum of London Christmas Celebrations

· This Christmas season, Museum of London is focusing on the London archaeology, culture and history. The workshops organized will focus on the history and traditions of Victorian Christmas. The exhibitions at the museum will also focus on history of Victorian Christmas this year.

So be a part of all these Christmas festivities and activities and make your Christmas celebrations special.

Ice Skating Rink at Tower of London

When – 21^st November 2009 – 10^th January 2010

Where – Tower of London

Nearest tube station – Tower Hill London Underground

This Christmas season you can indulge yourself in the London Ice Rinks and make the most out of it. You can enjoy some great skating at various ice rinks in the city including one of the bests at Tower of London. Most of these ice rinks offer spectacular sightseeing in the city with exceptional ice skating. Ice skating near the famous London landmarks offers a great experience especially during the festive season of Christmas. Besides Tower of London, the Natural History Museum, Canary Wharf and Somerset House are some other places where you can enjoy Ice skating.

You can also enjoy outdoor London ice rinks at night with your friends and family. Various ice rinks offer late night sessions for skating during this festive season of Christmas. It is truly a mesmerizing experience with festive decorations all around. Ice skating is amongst the best activities that can offer maximum fun to a family.

This will be the 4^th year of Ice skating rink at the Tower of London. Indeed it is even bigger and better this year. This probably is one of the best rinks in the city. This breathtaking ice skating venue will offer deliciously festive activities. You can also visit the Moat Café available at the rink and enjoy a variety of delightful food and drinks. You can also watch the skaters from the free viewing galleries.

Tickets for Ice skating at Tower of London

Adult: off peak @10£ and peak days @12£

Family: off peak @30£ and peak days @32£

Kids under 16 years of age: off peak @ 7.50£ and peak days @ 8£

Peak Tickets:
All Saturdays and Sundays, evening sessions from 5.15pm,
21^st , 22^nd and 23^rd Dec, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, 28^th , 29^th and 30^th January, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

Off Peak Tickets:
Weekdays morning and afternoon sessions up to 4.00pm.session The ice rink is closed on Christmas Day.