1 Nov 2008 (annual) Battersea Park
One of the most famous and spectacular firework displays in London takes place in Battersea Park every year. Around 55,000 warmly dressed folk stare skywards and drink mulled wine as the spectacular fireworks go off accompanied by music and lights. More
Nov 2008 (annual) Blackheath
One of the capital's most famous firework displays goes off with a bang on Blackheath in South London. Join thousands of spectators and enjoy the pyrotechnics. Expect something special to mark the 402nd anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot this year. More
7 Dec 2008 (annual) St Paul's Cathedral
La Nativité du Seigneur, Messiaen's organ meditation on the mystery of the birth of Christ, is performed just before Christmas by Huw Williams in St Paul's Cathedral in London and includes readings and prayers. More
Nov - Dec 2008; Sun only (various dates) Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum & Mason celebrates a proper Christmas tradition - old-fashioned storytelling around the tree - with these Sunday events in the run-up to Christmas, with daily sessions in the week before the big day. More
Dec 2008 - Jan 2009 (annual) Trafalgar Square
A gift from the Mayor of Oslo, Trafalgar Square's giant Norwegian Spruce illuminates this central London landmark with thousands of white lights and remains in place until Twelfth Night (6 January). More
Apr 2009 (various dates) Ealing Common
Bob Wilson's traditional funfair visits Ealing Common. The fair has rides and attractions for all ages, including both new and exciting "white knuckle" rides and more sedate ones such as the good old-fashioned carousel and ghost train. More
16 Dec 2008 (annual) Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is alive to the sound of music, specifically Christmas classic sung by the Abbey choir in the Classic FM Christmas Concert. Tickets are sure to sell like hot cakes once booking opens in mid-November. More
21 - 24 Dec 2008 (annual) Royal Albert Hall
In an impressive 18th-century-style setting, Carols by Candlelight combines traditional Christmas songs and festive music by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi and Corelli at the Royal Albert Hall. The Mozart Festival Orchestra play in full period costume and special readings take place. More
One of the most famous and spectacular firework displays in London takes place in Battersea Park every year. Around 55,000 warmly dressed folk stare skywards and drink mulled wine as the spectacular fireworks go off accompanied by music and lights. 
La Nativité du Seigneur, Messiaen's organ meditation on the mystery of the birth of Christ, is performed just before Christmas by Huw Williams in St Paul's Cathedral in London and includes readings and prayers. 
