I'm going to be in London December 24-30. I know that the 25 & 26 are official holidays, but will most other things be open during the other days of that week?
2006-09-02 12:11:32 · 8 answers · asked by petrof_skinsky 7 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
it is usually very cold. make sure you are where you want to be on the 24 and 25 because then there is rarely any transport, but you can go by black cab wich is really expensive.
Oxford street has the most beautiful decorations and the atmosphere on all the squares is just amazing, especially on trafalgar square where they have a huge tree with a huge star and all people gather around to sing some carrols.
otherwise london is usually very buzy, and everything is open and running, dont worry.
2006-09-02 21:22:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anne 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, everything will be opened over the rest of time you are in London. I'd also check if any shops are opened on Boxing Day (the 26th) as the sales start then and some shops do open. Cinemas and other entertainment places might also be opened on Boxing Day so it's worth checking that out over the Net.
2006-09-02 12:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by starchilde5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, most shops and services will be open apart from on those two days ( and you should find at least a few places that are open on Boxing Day, the 26th.)
Bear in mind that there is no public transport at all on Christmas Day, and only a very limited service on Boxing Day...so, unless you are driving, getting around then will be difficult. Things get back to normal on the 27th.
2006-09-02 12:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
London is awesome. I've loved my time here.
Hi, Here's what I always pass along re: what to see in London!
Wear good walking shoes because London is a superb walking city. Bring a good map of the city and begin. Be a happy tourist and first hop on one of the major red double decker tour buses which afford you a perfect overview of London and you can "hop on and off" as often as you please...some for two days! I love www.theoriginaltour.com ! Highlights (see www.londonwalks.com): National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Tate Modern Museum, London Eye, Covent Gardens (great shops n restaurants), St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, see a play!, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Tower of London.
Know London has many beautiful parks which can be your oasis when needing a rest. Kensington Gardens in one of the world's wealthiest areas - See Princess Di's Kensington Palace and shop Kensington High St. and wander up Church St. for boutiques and such. Nearby: Royal Albert Hall, Science Museum, Natural History Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum. Hyde Park connects to Kensington Gardens. Explore Chelsea for boutiques as well. St. James Park - beautiful, sole restaurant inside. Green Park - high tea at the Ritz, Fortnum & Mason, Picadilly Circus (think Times Square). Shopping streets: Oxford, Bond, check for weekly markets...BUY "TIMEOUT LONDON" weekly magazine. Boat trip on the Thames - a must. Don't forget - you can take the EUROSTAR Chunnel train to Brussels or Paris for day trips (2.5 hrs +/- each way!) Hope this helps. Have a fantastic time! :)
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2006-09-03 08:41:27 · answer #4 · answered by missy_sweet_cheeks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because boxing day is a Tuesday so things the shops will be back to normal for the rest of the week. Some business's do close for 2 weeks though
2006-09-02 12:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by Bob Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most places are only closed Christmas Day..... a great deal of shops will start their "sales" on Boxing day.....so I would assume that most other places will be open as well....
Enjoy your time there!
2006-09-02 12:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxford highway lighting fixtures are often mid November or a week or so after Regent Streets lighting fixtures. i'm hoping the shops pull their palms out and all put in for some good lighting fixtures this 365 days!
2016-11-23 19:50:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
boxing lots of shops are closed but it is alright after that also places are open x-mas eve but they close early
2006-09-03 07:07:15 · answer #8 · answered by qwerty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋