{"id":367,"date":"2018-12-18T16:01:43","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T16:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/?p=367"},"modified":"2020-03-04T17:27:57","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T17:27:57","slug":"the-best-events-in-london-in-january-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/the-best-events-in-london-in-january-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"THE BEST EVENTS IN LONDON IN JANUARY 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

January 2019 is going to be great. Though the festive season is coming to a close and the days are still as dark and chilly as ever, there’s tons of fun stuff happening in London throughout the New Year\u00a0to enjoy.<\/span> The January sales\u00a0are on, so you can shop at some of London’s top shopping destinations\u00a0<\/span>for less.\u00a0<\/span>Top January events include the New Year\u2019s Day Parade and activities for Burns Night. With so much going on in London this January here are some helpful tips on the\u00a0must see events and experiences.<\/p>\n

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NEW YEAR\u2019S DAY PARADE \u2013 1st<\/sup> January 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

London will be hosting a magnificent parade on New Year\u2019s Day at 12 noon. The Parade will be made up of huge floats and balloons perfect for families to enjoy and be part of this London tradition that started in 1987. Catch the festivities along the parade route, which runs from\u00a0Green Park Tube station\u00a0at 12pm, to\u00a0Parliament Square\u00a0at around 3.30pm, via Piccadilly Circus, Lower Regent Street, Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. The Washington Mayfair is the\u00a0ideal choice of hotel as it would allow you to be away from the crowds on and around the days of the parade but just 30 mins from the attraction.\u00a0Visit the official website<\/a> for further information<\/p>\n

WINTER WONDERLAND \u2013 until 6th<\/sup>\u00a0January 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Only a 15 minutes\u2019 walk from The Washington Hotel, is the extravagant Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. Get together with family and friends for a festive adventure in Hyde Park, with ice skating, fairground rides, big top shows, Christmas markets and seasonal food under sparkling Christmas lights. New attractions for 2018 include the Magical Ice Kingdom\u2019s Secret Forest, the immersive cinematic adventure with\u00a0The Snowman\u2122 Experience, presented by Backyard Cinema and the Ice Sculpting\u00a0workshops where you can create your own ice sculpture. Visit the official\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0and book your favourite attractions.<\/p>\n

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NBA LONDON GAME 2019 AT THE O2 \u2013 17th January 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following eight successful sell-out fixtures, the NBA heads back to London\u2019s iconic arena, which provides the perfect stage for this action-packed sport and an electric atmosphere for basketball fans. The Wizards, who boast the likes of\u00a0Bradley Beal\u00a0and\u00a0John Wall\u00a0in their ranks, are making their debut in London. While the Knicks return to the capital for a third time, bolstered by stars\u00a0Kristaps Porzingis\u00a0and\u00a0Tim Hardaway Jr. The NBA London game never fails to attract a galaxy of stars courtside for this unmissable chance to see the pinnacle of basketball on our shores. Previous NBA London VIP guests at The O2 have included\u00a0Premier League<\/a>\u00a0stars Thierry Henry, Didier Drogba, Alexis Sanchez, Dele Alli and Eden Hazard, alongside Paul McCartney, Gordon Ramsey and Ozwald Boateng. Visit the official website<\/a> for further information or to book your tickets.<\/p>\n

BURNS NIGHT IN LONDON \u2013 25th<\/sup> January 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the 25th\u00a0of January it is Burns Night. This lively night celebrates\u00a0the famous Scottish Poet (Robert Burns) who died in 1796. The night is filled drinking, dancing and energetic music that is sure to uplift anyone and instill joy and laughter. Many\u00a0pubs in London are offering deals, music and a great atmosphere to fully experience the night and this great Scottish tradition. Make the most of your trip to London with the\u00a0Winter Warmer offer from The Washington Mayfair hotel. To find out more about this limited time offer\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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HOGWARTS IN THE SNOW AT WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON – THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER \u2013 until 27th<\/sup> January 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Harry Potter studio tours get a festive makeover once more this winter, with Christmas trees and a seasonal feast in the Great Hall, decorations in Gryffindor common room and snow drifts in Diagon Alley.\u00a0Get up close to props, costumes and models used in the Harry Potter films. Take a look around the studio\u2019s famous movie sets decorated as they were for the festive scenes. And find out how different types of artificial snow and ice were created and used in the films. Visit the official website<\/a> for further information or to book your tickets.<\/p>\n