But while public transport stops running and the city becomes a bit of a ghost town you. In most locations north of equator the shortest day of the year is around this date. Things To Do In London On Christmas Day Londonist Count down to to the big day and experience the best of london at christmas time. Christmas day london . The sanderson hotels mad hatters festive tea mentioned on the 3 day itinerary not available in 2020 the savoy the dorchester. Winchester is an easy day trip from london. In terms of daylight this day is 8 hours 49 minutes shorter than on june solstice. Click for more afternoon teas that are available to book on christmas day. Enjoy the special christmas services of the cathedral which is followed by a traditional christmas lunch. Christmas day transport in london just as santa takes a well earned rest so does londons public transport on christmas day with no services running. Hop on a s...