Hi Everyone! Christmas is just around the corner. Here are just some of the exciting things happening throughout November 2025 in London.

1. Fireworks and Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night is officially on November 5 every year, and, this year, that falls on a Wednesday. You’ll find some displays on the night itself, but most will be taking place on either the weekend before or after so you can really make the most of the fun. These days, fireworks displays are about more than bonfires and colourful skies – it’s now the norm for events to boast funfairs, food stalls and more.

Top tips for Bonfire Night in London 

• Book in advance: Some events you can just rock up to and pay on the gate; others sell out early and don’t keep tickets back for the spontaneous among us. The key to not being disappointed is being organised!
• Wrap up: The unpredictable great British weather rarely ever plays ball. It’s too early to say what exactly the heavens will decide to do in early November, but you can make an educated guess that cold temperatures and wet weather could very well be on the cards. So, make sure you bring plenty of layers, including one that’s preferably waterproof, to avoid a soggy, miserable evening.
• Cash up: Yes, most places take cards now, but you never know, and you definitely don’t want to be stranded in a cold field with no way of buying a hot jacket potato. So, visit a cash machine before you get to your chosen display, just in case.
• Leave the sparklers at home: As much as we love those hot sticks, lots of organised bonfires won’t allow them or will only let you buy them on-site. So, save them for the garden at home.

2. London’s best firework displays at a glance

• Best for extra entertainment: Alexandra Palace
• Best for young families: Wimbledon Park
• Best for budgeters: Coram’s Field
• Best for traditionalists: Royal Gunpowder Mills
• Best for last-minute bookers: Beckenham

Christmas Lights in London

London starts to fill up with Christmas light displays in early November each year, with Oxford Street’s decorations leading the charge, followed by countless local displays across the city as December hits full swing.

London’s best Christmas lights at a glance:

• ✨ Best for the biggest display in town: Oxford Street
• 🔔 Best for knockout festive extravagance: Covent Garden
• 🎄 Best for a Christmassy evening out: Kew Gardens Light Trail
• 🎅 Best for fun with the kids: Neverland at Kenwood

3. Winter Skating in London

London’s best places to go ice skating this winter:

• ⛸️ Best for the biggest rink in town: Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park
• 💃 Best for ice dance parties: Somerset House, Aldwych
• 🏛️ Best for south London skaters: The Queen’s House, Greenwich
• 💧 Best for river views: Battersea Power Station, Battersea
• 🎢 Best for glides and rides: Winter Funland, west Kensington

And there you are. Have a great November! See you all in December…

Bruno-Hotel Manager