Things to do in London on Boxing day

Boxing Day is a day that can go either way. You'll either indulge far too much in drink or on food on Christmas Day and you'll need to feel better about yourself. Well, if you're around the London area, then here are the best things to do in London on Boxing Day. 

Head to the penguin parade

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If you head to the Fleet Street Quarter then you'll see some special guests who have arrived in London for winter. A perfect thing to do if you fancy a Boxing Day walk, take a look at 12 uniquely designed penguin statues across a trail, Try and spot each one, they all have beautiful illustrations and patterns on them.  

Maddie Moate's Very Curious Christmas

Children's TV presenter Maddie Moate makes her West End debut with her own show that is perfect for the curious minds of children. If you ever wanted to know why crackers go bang and have other questions about our Christmas traditions, then this show of science will give you all the reason's why.

Find tickets for Maddie Moate's Very Curious Christmas - here

Enjoy a winter walk

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There's nothing quite like a brisk winter walk to wake you up and rouse you from your drunken state. If you overdid it a bit at Christmas dinner then you'll feel much better after walking it off a bit the next day. There are plenty of great places to have a relaxing walk in London such as Walthamstow Wetlands, Hampstead Heath or any of the huge parks.

Enjoy the sport in your local pub

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A full day of football is one way that you can spend Boxing day as the whole of the Premier League will be in action. Get cozy in your local and enjoy a couple of pints whilst cheering your team on. It always makes the day feel just a bit better when your team is doing well.

Enjoy the last of the Christmas lights

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With the end of Christmas Day comes the time where we must start thinking about taking the festive lights down. London is covered head to toe in lights throughout the Christmas period. It'd be a good idea to take a look around at them one last time before they disappear. 

Head to the sales

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The Boxing day sales are notorious. It may be stressful but the savings are worth it. Plenty of shops will be opening their doors with mouth-watering offers in an attempt to get you to splash that Christmas cash. Even if you have to fight for what you want, we're sure you'll nab a bargain.

Visit some landmarks

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Boxing day is often a time when you can spend the day with your family. Get yourself out of the house and visit one of the many landmarks that London has to offer. Whether it be the Tower of London, the London Eye or Big Ben, it'll be a great day out with your loved ones.

For more Christmas thing's to do in London, check out our guides for Christmas Eve, Family Christmas Events in London and general Thing's To Do In London for Christmas. 

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