Start your action-packed day with a visit to one of the city’s most famous attractions: the Tower of London. You might not be getting the Crown Jewels in your Christmas stocking this year, but you can definitely enjoy seeing them in all their sparkly glory, as well as connecting with the rich royal history.

As an added festive bonus, the Tower has dedicated seasonal events and attractions. You can learn all about how kings and queens celebrated their Christmas, enjoy the enormous Christmas trees and decorations, and even pose on a grand throne for a family picture to commemorate your London day out.

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You will definitely have worked up an appetite after all that history. You could either nip over to Hyde Park (via the Central line) to visit London's biggest and best Christmas market at Winter Wonderland, which for a limited time is offering an exclusive circus bundle alongside single-day entry.

Or just a 20-minute walk over the Golden Jubilee Bridge (giving you great views over the Thames) leads you to the beautiful South Bank, where you’ll find venues like the National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall. Head to the charming alpine-style chalets where you’ll find a wide variety of street-food stalls – everything from Yorkshire pudding wraps and Himalayan dumplings to Dutch pancakes.

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A five-minute stroll from Southbank Centre Winter Market is this iconic attraction, which is a must if you’re visiting the city. The London Eye is the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel, which means it’s an epic ride and gives you unparalleled panoramic views over landmarks like Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace.

The views are particularly lovely on a frosty winter’s day, and it’s a great way to take in lots of the city while keeping warm! You can even add to the festive cheer by opting for the Champagne experience and making a Christmas toast as you survey this beautiful skyline.

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It’s time to head into the centre of London to continue your festive fun. Walk to the nearby Waterloo Bridge – that takes you right into the West End in about 15 minutes, and you get a different view across the Thames. Alternatively, you can take the Northern line from Waterloo Tube station to Leicester Square.

Now you can get your skates on and enjoy a Christmas-only London event: Skate Leicester Square. Once a year, a rink is constructed right in the heart of town where you can slide around in your best Dancing On Ice fashion, or just enjoy a hot drink at the seasonal bar nearby and enjoy the atmosphere.

You’ve definitely worked up an appetite once again, and happily you’ve got a wide variety of culinary options in the West End. Why not saunter over to the world-famous Covent Garden, which is a joyful spot at Christmas with its market stalls, music and cheer. There’s also something to suit all tastes here for dinner.

Try the renowned brasserie Cora Pearl, which is named for a 19th-century courtesan who lived nearby (and later became the toast of Paris), and housed in a historic townhouse. There’s an excellent pre-theatre set menu (two courses for £35, three for £38), featuring delicious dishes like chicken, pancetta and tarragon pie.

Cap off your London day with a very Christmassy trip to the theatre. It’s just a seven-minute walk over to the Aldwych Theatre, where you’ll find the very jolly production of Elf The Musical. Based on the beloved movie comedy, the story centres on Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole who travels to New York to find his father.

It’s a madcap romp packed with slapstick and fun, along with some heart-warming Christmas themes around family, love and acceptance. Featuring a starry cast led by Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Aled Jones, this is a fantastic choice for the whole family, and the perfect end to your London Christmas adventure.

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