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Must-Experience Events on Boxing Day in London

What to Do on Boxing Day in LondonOne of the most expected holidays of the festive season in London is Boxing Day. It was held on 26 December and allowed visitors and locals to experience the city in a leisurely and easily paced way after Christmas Day. London comes alive with activities that make Boxing Day a truly memorable experience throughout the year, from iconic shopping events and seasonal attractions to cultural experiences, especially for those staying at family-friendly hotels Kensington, which offer a convenient and comfortable base for exploring the city.

Boxing Day Shopping in London

The famous post-Christmas sales are one of the largest attractions during Boxing Day. Oxford Street, Regent Street, Covent Garden, and Knightsbridge are major shopping streets full of energy, with retailers having huge discounts. Most shops are open early, thus it is an ideal shopping day when the bargain hunters want to experience the colourful atmosphere in the London shopping world.

Holiday Rides and Christmas Extravagance

London has festive attractions that go on well after Christmas Day. Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park is also a common Boxing Day event, with food vendors, rides, ice skating and performances. The events in winter are magical and seasonal throughout the city to enjoy with the family, couples, and friends.

Christmas at Kew Gardens

Christmas at Kew Gardens is one of the best Boxing Day experiences to visit. The light walk path will also make the gardens look like a winter wonderland of beautiful light shows, Christmas music, and winter snacks. It is a perfect night out event when one wants to have a peaceful and magical festive time.

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Welling in London in its Parks

The royal parks of London provide serene and beautiful areas for Boxing Day. The best spots to walk during winter are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and Green Park, where visitors would have a chance to rest, breathe the fresh winter air, and enjoy the winter decorations of the city.

West End Performances and Live Music

There is a range of entertainment locations and West End theatres that are working on Boxing Day, providing diverse shows, musicals, and performances. Seeing a matinee or evening theatre play is an excellent way of spending the holiday season in London by witnessing world-class theatre.

River Thames Cruises

A Boxing Day Thames river cruise is an unusual experience to view the Thames and London landmarks. And between the Big Ben and the London Eye, it is the Tower Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral where the winter scenes can be witnessed and offer a grand adventure and relaxation in the winter season as compared to the busy streets.

Seasonal Visits to Dining and Pubs

It is also on Boxing Day when you should go out to enjoy the London food and drink scene. Classical pubs, home-style cafes and holiday restaurants offer their visitors a menu of the seasons, warm beverages, and cosy conditions. Numerous tourists have dinner after sightseeing the city or taking a relaxing beverage.

Boxing Day in London: Make the most of it

Boxing Day in London presents all this to its visitors with its combination of shopping, entertainment, festive activities, and cultural experiences. No matter whether you require an active day out or an easy walk in the winter season, the city has memorable experiences in the festive season.

Selecting the perfect place to stay ensures you can enjoy these events comfortably and conveniently, making your Boxing Day in London even more special. Mowbray Court Hotel Kensington provides an excellent base for exploring the city while enjoying a relaxing and well-located stay during the festive season.

NYE in London: The Best Places to Welcome the New Year

New Year in LondonThis decade is finally coming to a close; and to many, this is considered a time to turn to a new page in their lives, as they ready up to take on whatever comes their way.

Filled with memories that now look so distant, yet so close, everyone will look to end the decade on a high note, and we, at the Mowbray Court Hotel, offer the perfect environment to celebrate, with comfort and convenience. Known for providing budget-friendly stays in Kensington, we also have the right places nearby for you to kiss the 2010s adios, all located just moments from our central Kensington setting.

NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECTACULAR

Party through the decades in one unforgettable night at Southbank Centre, with a front-row seat to London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks.

The world-famous Royal Festival Hall is transformed into a set-dressed spectacular, with five floors of merry-making including two new themed rooms for 2019.

See the year off in style with six bars, live acts, fifteen DJs, continuous dance lessons, and outdoor spaces offering the perfect view of the UK’s largest annual fireworks display.

Pick your decade, dress to impress and you’ll be in for a night of entertainment and elegance.

The six themed pop-up nightclubs transport you with music from the 20s to the present day, interspersed with live orchestras, specialist DJs, dance lessons and photo studios to make your New Year’s Eve the most memorable yet.

Once the countdown to midnight has begun, head outside to the exclusive terraces to watch London’s skyline explode into sparkling technicolour from an unbeatable spot beside the Thames.

SAINT PARCAS BY SEARCYS

Get ready to party like it’s 1920!

An evening full of jazz, canapés and Champagne, awaits you to ring in the New Year by going back in time to a Roaring Twenties’ Speakeasy.

Included is an early dinner reduced A La Carte which will be available from 5pm – 7pm for those who wish to ring in the New Year elsewhere after their dinner.

You can also party till 2am and be greeted a Searcys Selected Cuvee Champagne alongside two canapés, as you dance off the old decade to a setlist of live music, and DJ throughout the night. Continue your perfect evening with an indulgent three course meal created for the occasion, followed by tea, coffee and chocolates.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE SHARD

With a delicious cocktail in hand, admire stunning views of London from the tallest building in Western Europe as the DJ spins party tunes.

At the stroke of midnight, be dazzled by the London New Year’s Eve fireworks as they erupt across the sky. Enjoy a cold glass of champagne as the capital’s iconic landmarks are illuminated by bold splashes of colour.

Then welcome in 2020 by dancing through to the early hours at this spectacular NYE party.

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THE LONDON NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL

With an all-inclusive New York themed party in the heart of Battersea Park, indulge in a four-course dinner, unlimited drinks, incredible entertainment and more. Perfect for attending either with a group of friends or as a couple, treat yourselves to something a bit different this New Year’s Eve.

The night includes an unlimited house beer, wine and soft drinks all night, sparkling wine and canapé reception, delicious four-course banquet by Smart Hospitality, stunning New York theming, and breathtaking entertainment, and many more.

LA CLIQUE

Join the cast of the multi-award winning La Clique and ring in the New Year in style.

La Clique perform a special one-off New Year’s eve show featuring unmissable favourites and special guests transporting you into 2020. After midnight dance the night away with La Clique DJ’s all under the beautiful London Spiegeltent in the heart of London, Leicester Square.

Dressing up is not compulsory but is strongly encouraged.

The multi-award winning La Clique returns to the West End, a decade on from winning the Best Entertainment Olivier Award for its season at the Leicester Square Hippodrome. Born at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004, this original and trailblazing Spiegeltent cabaret show has gone on to tour the globe to international acclaim and now returns to the beautiful Leicester Square Spiegeltent with a magnificent collection of extraordinary new artists and unmissable favourites.

Wherever you decide to celebrate the New Year, all of us at the Mowbray Court Hotel would like to wish you a Happy New Year, we hope you reach the pinnacle of your dreams, and fulfill your most daring bucket list entries.