{"id":862,"date":"2024-11-20T12:46:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T12:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/?p=862"},"modified":"2024-11-20T12:46:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T12:46:38","slug":"winter-in-london-2024-2025-a-season-to-remember","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/winter-in-london-2024-2025-a-season-to-remember\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter in London 2024\/2025 \u2013 A Season to Remember"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019re already seeing signs of winter arriving early in London! It doesn\u2019t have to be all depressing though, we can beat those winter blues and make winter 2024\/25 a season to remember. The days may be colder, but the city is coming alive with activities and events planned across the next few months. There is something for everyone, whether you are looking for a quieter London break with less queues or to visit over the holiday period and enjoy the hustle and bustle of people in the capital. Located in the heart of Mayfair,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/\">The Washington Hotel<\/a>\u00a0offers a sophisticated retreat with prime access to some of the capital\u2019s most enchanting winter activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter in London is a time of magical moments, unique to this time is the addition of pop-up outdoor ice rinks. Some of these most popular rinks are back in 2024 for another year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Somerset House Ice Rink<\/strong>: A stunning neoclassical backdrop makes this a must-visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canary Wharf Ice Rink<\/strong>: Glide beneath a canopy of twinkling lights in the heart of London\u2019s financial district.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink<\/strong>: Skate in a historic setting steeped in Tudor charm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ice-skating-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ice-skating-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-863\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ice-skating-2.png 940w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ice-skating-2-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ice-skating-2-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the largest of these being the Hyde Park ice rink located inside its annual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hydeparkwinterwonderland.com\/\">Winter Wonderland<\/a>. Open from November 21, 2024, to January 5, 2025 this massive attraction offers skating to live music from the band stand plus a whole host of other activities such as food markets, fairground rides and games. It\u2019s basically a huge winter playground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayfair is brimming with cultural and leisure opportunities for the colder months. Film enthusiasts can enjoy a cosy evening at the&nbsp;<strong>Curzon Mayfair Cinema<\/strong>, known for its history, art deco interior and a carefully curated selection of films, from the latest releases to indie gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalacademy.org.uk\/\">The Royal Academy of Arts<\/a>\u00a0is just around the corner from The Washington Mayfair and features thought-provoking exhibitions, while the West End\u2019s theatres light up with world-class performances. From live music to classic ballet performances like\u00a0<em>The Nutcracker<\/em>, London\u2019s cultural scene is vibrant and varied this season with something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nutcracker.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nutcracker.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-864\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nutcracker.png 940w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nutcracker-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nutcracker-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the nights are getting darker earlier you can explore&nbsp;the local Museums After Dark. Renowned institutions like the Natural History, Science and the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum host after-hours tours, talks, and workshops, offering a new perspective on their fascinating collections and a more intimate museum experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to take in all the London\u2019s sights? Take an&nbsp;open-top bus tour&nbsp;to see the city\u2019s landmarks, sparkling under the winter sky. From Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge, you\u2019ll witness a panorama of London\u2019s iconic sights in all their glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warm Up at The Washington Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a day of exploring, return to the warmth and luxury of The Washington Hotel. Each&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/rooms.html\">room<\/a>&nbsp;is designed with comfort in mind, offering the perfect respite from the chilly London streets. Enhance your stay with a cheaper deal, book&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/special-offers\/\">directly through our website<\/a>&nbsp;to get a 10% discount on our best available rate, free English breakfast, plus cancel up to 3pm 24hrs prior to arrival without charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/451548844_18447511501056686_2844714407686333497_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/451548844_18447511501056686_2844714407686333497_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-865\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/451548844_18447511501056686_2844714407686333497_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/451548844_18447511501056686_2844714407686333497_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/451548844_18447511501056686_2844714407686333497_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/451548844_18447511501056686_2844714407686333497_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/451548844_18447511501056686_2844714407686333497_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan your winter escape today and let The Washington Hotel be your home away from home in Mayfair.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re already seeing signs of winter arriving early in London! It doesn\u2019t have to be all depressing though, we can beat those winter blues and make winter 2024\/25 a season to remember. The days may be colder, but the city is coming alive with activities and events planned across the next few months. There is &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/winter-in-london-2024-2025-a-season-to-remember\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Winter in London 2024\/2025 \u2013 A Season to Remember<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":867,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,2,1,3,16],"tags":[22,41,38,19,17,36,35],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/862"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=862"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/862\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":866,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/862\/revisions\/866"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}