1- Go to the museum to educate yourself

Natural History Museum

There are many museums in London and there is one for every taste. For art enthusiasts we name the most famous ones such as the Tate Modern, the Tate Britain, the British Museum, the V&A Museum or the National Portrait Gallery. Those eager to learn will have to go to the Science Museum or the Natural History Museum. The history lovers cannot miss the Imperial War Museum.

2- Gather around an Afternoon Tea

An Afternoon Tea is a meal composed of mini sandwiches, scones accompanied by clotted cream and jam, pastries, cakes and tea. (Yes, tea again and again!). This is an ideal meal to spend a chilly afternoon with friends/family. If it’s too much food you can opt for a Cream Tea 🙂

3- Go to a Show

You absolutely need to book your tickets in advance for famous shows like the Lion King, Les Miserables, Harry Potter and the cursed child etc. When it’s sunny think about the Shakespeare’s Globe, this outdoor theatre is full of character.

4- Looking for Some Vintage

Seeking out a vintage artefact or piece of clothing can be a fun way of passing the time on a rainy day while discovering different areas of London! So where should you go?

The charity shops, these shops are everywhere and the money is redistributed for research against cancer for example. If you scour well you can find extraordinary items! Then we can mention the Old Spitalfields market surroundings and Shoreditch area with the famous Brick Lane. And of course there is Camden, where you will have a lot of choice with anything and everything.

5- Be locked in an Escape Room

An escape room is a playful way of powering your neurons whilst having some fun with your friends/family and being sheltered from the bad weather. Many types of escape rooms exist so choose the most interesting one and go!

6- Be brave and face the cold

This part of the article is dedicated to the toughest, those who will dare going outside even with the fog, the English drizzle and the humidity.

If you are one of these people, put on your warmest coat and set off. You can stroll around the park or along the Thames, and for the super brave ones head to the city centre full of tourist crowds and admire the Christmas illuminations and decorations!

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The British capital becomes a magical place in December and you will notice that the Brits do like to celebrate Christmas.

1- The Christmas lights

Regent Street

At the beginning of November street lights and decorations start to be installed. And in December the entire city centre becomes illuminated and it’s magnificent:  have a stroll around Oxford Street, Regent street, Carnaby Street and the Seven Dials… Regents’ street counts more than 300.000 lights! Also have a look at the big mistletoe chandelier in Covent Garden Market!

2- Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland is a free-to-enter family event located in Hyde Park. It is a kind of Christmas amusement park, with of course attractions but also market stalls, street food and even a Bavarian village where you can listen to German music.

3- Window displays

Christmas displays in London are very impressive, have a look at the extraordinary window displays when shopping. Do not miss the most famous stores: Harrods, Selfridges, Fortnum and Mason, Hamleys and so on. The decorations are ferric!

4- Christmas markets

You can find Christmas markets in almost every area, small or big ones, check the closest market in your area and go get some gingerbread (and mulled wine for the over 18). See Covent Garden on the picture.

5- Ice skating

You can do ice-skating in a few places in London this winter: the Somerset house ice skating, Winter Wonderland which is the UK’s largest outdoor rink, the Natural History Museum ice rink, Hampton Court Palace ice rink, etc.

6- Go to a winter show

Enjoy Christmas enchantment and have a full Christmas musical experience: the Nutcracker (the English National Ballet) is in London from the 13^th to 30^th December at the London Coliseum! Or if you fancy some old school theatre show, head to the Old Vic to watch A Christmas Carol, the novel from Charles Dickens.

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The Peacefulness

North Wales is still not very touristy so it’s very pleasant to travel to and visit the country at your own pace without crowds of tourists. A heaven of serenity!

The Atmosphere

Wales is a typical area where people speak English and Welsh. Welsh is still taught at school and it’s the first Celtic language spoken in the world after Irish. All the road signs are in English and Welsh. Welsh people are very proud of their nationality and like to hang up the country’s flag everywhere (a red dragon on a white and green background).

The Wild

Wales is aimed at nature and large spaces enthusiasts so if you only like big cities, let’s be honest this is not for you! Wales should not envy his neighbours from Ireland and Scotland: Wales host similar wild landscapes, mountains, lakes, hiking paths, picturesque villages… There are three national parks in Wales: Brecons Beacons and Pembrokeshire in the south. In North Wales you’ll find the magnificent Snowdonia national park where stands the highest summit in Wales, Mount Snowdon (1085 m); you can reach the top either on foot or by train.

Snowdonia National Park

Castles

Wales is the country hosting the most castles in the world: 641 have so far been identified! Such a large number for such a tiny country! Amongst the most beautiful castles in North Wales we can mention Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech.

Caernarfon castle

Myths

Yes, Wales is a land of myths: you’ve probably already heard about Merlin, the Lady of the lake, King Arthur and his sword Excalibur? Well, these myths were born in Wales, so if you are a devotee, do no longer wait and get to discover these mysterious lands!

A Total Immersion

If you really want to improve your level of English, North Wales is the perfect place. Whereas big cities like London or Edinburgh attract many French speakers, Wales has not been invaded by the Gallic people yet! It’s therefore the perfect place to improve your English.

So why don’t you come discover this surprising country? We can arrange your accommodation, transport and activities as you wish, contact us for more information.