Christmas In The UK – Three Un-Missable Destinations

Dec 31, 2009

The UK has many great places to visit, particularly over the festive period, with these being some of the most popular…

1) London

As is to be expected of the one the world’s great capital cities, London is a simply breathtaking place to spend the Christmas period. The city literally sparkles with the thousands upon thousands of lights which are placed seemingly everywhere. For last minute shoppers, and post Christmas bargain hunters, it is particularly great, so long as you do not mind mingling in the huge crowds that pack the streets.

In terms of entertainment, there are few, if any, better places in the world to be. Theatre, musicals and ballet can be taken in at a variety of places every single night of the week, and large festive gatherings, in the form of fairs or carol singing, are a just as regular occurrence.

2) York

Well known for the magical Christmas experience that it offers, York is a place that really makes the extra effort as far as Christmas lights and street entertainment go. Christmas melodies fill the streets, the aromas of chestnuts and hot chocolate abound, and Santa can be counted upon to make regular visits.

As for activities go, you might want to try out ice skating, watching a pantomime, or even going on a ghost tour. It also features many historical sites, like the renowned Yorkshire Museum, York Dungeon and the York Castle Museum, all of which are decorated appropriately during Christmastime.

3) Edinburgh

Edinburgh is full of sites to see at Christmas-time. Among the sparkling fountains, the decked out Edinburgh’s Christmas Tree and the unique, realistic Nativity Scene, you can enjoy a “White Christmas” at the featured Edinburgh Sparkles Snow Globe. Entertainment includes puppet shows, dance production and music broadcasts, in addition to carol concerts.

Craft fairs and parades start to appear in the week preceding the big day, around which time the celebrations and festivities really go up a notch. By the time the 31st December comes around, the whole place reaches its peak, and Edinburgh is widely regarded as being the best UK location to see in the New Year.

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