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December is just around the corner and that may mean you end up with a classic chocolate advent calendar. We don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. Opening up a little door for chocolate 25 days straight has every bit of fun involved as it is. However these days you can get beauty calendars full of lovely scented perfume and lotions in advent calendars for adults, or pieces of railway or Lego which you build as you go in advent calendars aimed at kids, but there’s no harm in you having one too! We've picked what we believe are some of the best advent calendars of 2019.  We would, of course, never suggest that you replace your go-to chocolate advent calendar – but this year, there are some truly gorgeous non-chocolate advent calendars to enjoy alongside it. Christmas starts here, with our round-up of the best alternative advent calendars for 2019. This list is full of variety so there's something for everyone. Hopefully you'll enjoy the 24 days before Christmas as m...

Christmas Markets in London Hyde park winter wonderland  Hyde Park gets glammed up once again with its annual Christmas additions. The park will be kitted out with rides and attractions, including a Giant Observation Wheel and two circuses, plus the famous ice rink. The market sells decorative sweets and festive treats as well as traditional German crafts and food. Southbank Centre The traditional German-style wooden huts of the Southbank Centre Christmas Market return to Queen's walk along the river this season. The market offer a great location, surrounded of London Eye and Big Ben you will enjoy both the market and the views. Browse a large selection of toys and gifts, and sample a variety of festive food and drink. There is also a Designers Makers Christmas Market from Dec 16 to Dec 22, with over 50 British designers selling jewellery, ceramics, textiles, homewares, and prints .   Natural History Museum Ice Rink Go ice-skating at th...

Summer is coming, even if it didn't look like it, in London as well!  And what is a summer without preparing BBQ ?? If you are looking for a summer barbecue in the city, make sure you check our recommended list of barbecues at London Pubs. The Garden Gate It's situated in North London, in  South End Road . This is one of the best garden pubs in London, where you can taste the handmade lamb and beef burgers, or just have a drinks in the outdoor bar. The garden is decorated with wood furniture and umbrellas and there are dozens of colorful flowers! Grand Union It's located in South London, in  Acre Lane , Brixton. Every Sunday, when the weather is good, there is a good-value barbecue where you can try the spicy chicken or racks of ribs. The home-made potate salad is an special course too. The garden consist of 300 picnic tables, each one matching sun umbrellas and beautiful flowers. If you are going in group, you should book in adv...