by Claire Etchell | 9th October 2026 | Blog, Christmas, London
As Mariah would say… it’s time! ✨ Few places in London capture the magic of Christmas quite like Fortnum & Mason. From its iconic advent calendar façade on Piccadilly to its twinkling pastel Christmas shop and exquisite hampers, this legendary department store...
by Claire Etchell | 15th September 2026 | Christmas
Step inside London’s most magical Christmas shop where history, style and sparkly fairies meet. 🎄 A Fairytale Beginning to Christmas in London If you ask me, Christmas in London begins the moment you step inside Liberty. Hidden just off Regent Street, this mock-Tudor...
by Claire Etchell | 14th August 2026 | Blog, Christmas
Harrods Christmas is officially back for 2026! 🎄 And despite it being only August, the famous Knightsbridge department store has already opened its Christmas department. I headed to Harrods to take a first look at the Harrods Christmas Shop 2026, meet this...
by Claire Etchell | 6th January 2026 | Blog, Christmas, London
Winter in London has a very special kind of magic. The light is softer, the streets are quieter in the mornings, and there’s something incredibly comforting about wrapping up warm and exploring the city on foot — stopping for coffee, galleries, and little cosy corners...
by Claire Etchell | 13th December 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Snowfall at Leadenhall, iconic markets & a gingerbread finale If you’re looking for a festive London walk that blends iconic landmarks, Christmas markets, rare London “snow” and seriously Instagrammable moments, this City and East London route is such a good one....
by Claire Etchell | 9th December 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Christmas in London isn’t complete without a visit to The Ritz and their iconic Christmas Afternoon Tea is truly the ultimate festive treat. If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a real-life Christmas fairytale, this is where you’ll find it. I’ve been longing to go...
by Claire Etchell | 30th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
If you love sparkly Christmas decorations, pink storefronts, candy-cane arches, luxury wreaths and the most Instagrammable corners of London, then welcome – you’re in the right place. Today I’m taking you on a magical festive walk through Belgravia, Sloane...
by Claire Etchell | 27th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Harry Potter Christmas Tree at King’s Cross Station If you’re a Harry Potter fan (hi, it’s me 🙋🏼♀️), you need to see this year’s magical Christmas Tree at King’s Cross Station. It’s not just a tree – it’s a full mini Diagon Alley, right in the middle of the...
by Claire Etchell | 23rd November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Hello festive fans, it’s Christmas Claire and the City reporting for duty with a brand-new festive guide to one of London’s most magical neighbourhoods: Covent Garden at Christmas. I’m Claire, a tulle-wearing girl who creates Love Letters to London and shares the most...
by Claire Etchell | 13th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Bond Street at Christmas is one of the most dazzling places in London – a glittering runway of designer boutiques, glowing decorations, and the kind of festive magic that feels straight out of a luxury holiday film. If you’re planning a chic Christmas day out in...
by Claire Etchell | 11th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
If there’s one place in London that truly knows how to do Christmas in style, it’s Selfridges. Each year, the Oxford Street department store transforms into a festive wonderland – but this year, there’s a little extra magic in the air. It is FIT FOR A PRINCESS!...
by Claire Etchell | 4th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Christmas in London IS ICONIC. From glittering shopping streets to historic department stores transformed into winter wonderlands, the city feels like it’s stepped straight out of a Christmas film. If you’re visiting in November or December, welcome to the...
by Claire Etchell | 22nd January 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
How about an evening with bright lights in the big city? Brightening up your winter evenings this January is the Winter Lights Festival at Canary Wharf—a place where the fast-paced cityscape meets the transformative world of art and light. Whether you’re a Londoner or...
by Claire Etchell | 29th December 2024 | Blog, Christmas, London
If you’re planning a visit to Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland in London this year, you’re in for a real treat! Whether it’s your first time or your 10th, this magical Christmas fair always delivers. It’s bigger, brighter, and busier every year, and 2026 is no exception....
by Claire Etchell | 21st November 2024 | Blog, Christmas, London
Hello London lovers! The festive season is here once again! We all know it officially starts on 1 November when Mariah Carey transitions from her Halloween outfit to her iconic Christmas look, signalling…IT’S TIMEEEE! Christmas in London is a magical place...
by Claire Etchell | 9th December 2023 | Blog, Christmas, Feature
My favourite Christmas films are about being really watchable, half a good storyline, cute cast, funny and re-watchable. Cos let’s face it, we’ll watch them all again next year! Although we all love the feel-good element of them, they are a solid money spinner! For...
by Claire Etchell | 19th November 2023 | Blog, Christmas, Feature, London
It’s timeee! Mariah Carey is completely defrosted and belting out All I Want For Christmas – hurrah! London is one of my favourite places on earth for Christmas decorations. We have OTT displays, twinkling street lights, modern flashy trees, traditional...
by Claire Etchell | 1st November 2023 | Blog, Christmas, Feature
My Christmas tips for social media. Christmas is the golden quarter so shoppers are looking for gifts ideas, festive fashion tips and lifestyle inspiration. Christmas is just around the corner, and for marketers and social media enthusiasts, it’s the most...
by Claire Etchell | 16th November 2022 | Blog, Christmas, Feature, London
London comes alive at Christmas! The festive season is our speciality making it the most instagrammable place at Christmas. You’ll have seen the beautiful decorations from previous years but THIS is what you can expect for Christmas in London for 2022....
by Claire Etchell | 8th December 2018 | Blog, Christmas, Feature, London
Tis the season to be jolly! Welcome to Christmas my friends. If you are new to marketing, it is time to burst your Christmas bubble…(and not just that Santa is fictional)…because in marketing the festive season lasts all yearrrrr round. Yep, by the time it arrives,...
