Nothing gets you in the festive spirit quite like a good old Christmas movie, so we’ve rounded up the best Christmas cinema screenings, taking place in London this December.
From the timeless charm of Miracle On 34th Street to the ridiculous one-liners of Elf, Bing Crosby’s magical voice in White Christmas to the tears of Meet Me In St. Louis – Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without these classic films.
Here’s our guide on where to watch them this festive season, all around the Capital.
Christmas at Aubin Cinema
Even East London’s hipsters have given in to the festive spirit, as the trendy Shoreditch cinema are showing the greatest Christmas movie of all time, It’s A Wonderful Life.
What’s On: It’s A Wonderful Life
When: 22 December 2.45pm and 23 December 3pm
Where: Aubin Cinema, 64-66 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP
Tickets: Adult £13, Child £9
Christmas Movie Night at Bea’s of Bloomsbury
Christmas movies served up with Bea’s famous cupcakes? What more could we want.
What’s On: It’ A Wonderful Life and Elf
When: Select screenings between 10–20 December
Where: Bea’s of Bloomsbury at Maltby Street Market, Arch 76, Druid Street, London SE1 2HQ
Tickets: £5 per person
Festive Film & Fizz at One Aldwych
Five star hotel One Aldwych are counting down to Christmas with a festive feast, some old classics and plenty of fizz.
What’s On: White Christmas, It’ A Wonderful Life and Miracle On 34th Street
When: Select Dinner/Movie and Brunch/Movie screenings between 6–22 December
Where: One Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
Tickets: £47.50 per person
Winter Cinema at The Berkeley
The Knightsbridge hotel transform their famous rooftop into a magical, winter cinema, complete with Moncler blankets, hot water bottles, mince pies and hot chocolate.
What’s On: Classics from Miracle on 34th Street to The Nightmare Before Christmas
When: 25 November 2013 – 31 January 2014, with two screenings per night at 5pm and 7pm.
Where: Aubin Cinema, 64-66 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP
Tickets: £55 per person
Enchanted Pictures at The Royal Academy
Everyman Cinema and the Royal Academy have teamed up to put on a festive menu of Christmas classics.
What’s On: It’ A Wonderful Life, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Home Alone, Meet Me In St. Louis and Scrooged
When: Select screenings between 1–28 December
Where: Royal Academy, Burlington Gardens, London W1S 3ET
Tickets: Adults from £15, child from £10
Pop Up Screens in Notting Hill
Head over to London’s Notting Hill where you’ll find a Christmas movie hideaway covered in snow – all behind a magical wardrobe door. One for the whole family.
What’s On: The Muppet’s Christmas Carol, The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe, Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone and Santa Claus the Movie, Love Actually & more.
When: Select showings between 13-15 December
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2QA
Tickets: Adults £16, Child £10
Sunday Film Club at Soho Hotel
The chic Soho Hotel get movie lovers in the festive spirit with a menu full of nostalgic Christmas crackers, paired with lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.
What’s On: It’ A Wonderful Life, The Holiday, Home Alone, White Christmas and Miracle On 34th Street
When: Sundays at 3.30pm and 6.30pm between 15-24 December
Where: The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London W1D 3DH
Tickets: £35 per person
