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A unique opportunity to enjoy London for less!

There has never been a better time to visit London with accommodation, shopping and dining now more affordable than ever. Over the last few months, international travellers into London have enjoyed a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city for less. London’s most famous attractions are currently up to 25% cheaper following the appreciation of many of the world’s currencies.

Affordable luxury Now is the best time to visit the UK’s capital city. During the winter months London is transformed into a truly magical place, with streets adorned with colourful lights and decorations. Christmas shopping at Harrods or Selfridges, a new winter coat from Paul Smith or Burberry, dinner at the Ivy, one of London’s most iconic restaurants; all now offer better value to international customers than ever. But don’t delay, take advantage of our fantastic pre-Christmas fares and enjoy a taste of luxury in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

London offers better value Some of the most sought after products and experiences on travellers’ itineraries have now become approximately 14% more affordable for inbound passengers from China:

Tea at Fortnum & Mason Paul Smith Jumper Burberry coat

2015: ¥423.77 2015: ¥1,685.44 2015: ¥16,324.71 2016: ¥364.02 2016: ¥1,447.81 2016: ¥14,023.07

Trip on the London Eye Visit to the Tower of London Lunch at a Gastro Pub

2015: ¥204.18 2015: ¥222.48 2015: ¥144.47 2016: ¥175.39 2016: ¥191.11 2016: ¥124.10 PLUS! Exclusive discounts for British Airways customers

Exclusive to British Airways international customers, you can also now take advantage of our fabulous range of discounts with some of the UK’s most famous brands.

Simply present your British Airways boarding card to London at any of the participating stores and you’ll enjoy a selection of exclusive experiences and discounts. These are available to British Airways international customers (non-UK residents only). Terms and conditions apply.

Enjoy the shopping!

Exclusive offers

• Free gift from Amanda Wakeley for our Executive Club members when you spend £500 or more at her flagship London store

• 15% off at Bentley & Skinner Jeweller, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

• Savings of up to 60% at Bicester Shopping Village. Plus, from 10 November 2016 to 10 February 2017, our Executive Club members can earn double Avios and an additional 10% saving on the outlet price.

• 10% off at DAKS Heritage tailoring

• 10% off at Floris British perfumers

• 15% off Hackett British menswear

• VIP pass & exclusive discounts at Westfield London designer shopping centres

• Exclusive British Airways discount on afternoon tea at St. James’s Hotel & Club

• Complimentary champagne with afternoon tea at Hotel Café Royal

• Complimentary cocktail with afternoon tea at Ham Yard Hotel

For more information, visit ba.com

Offers correct at time of publication but may be subject to change at the discretion of the individual companies Fantastic seasonal events

15 - 21 November

Get in the festive spirit and celebrate 10 years of For Harry Potter fans, experience Hogwarts in London’s magical Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, from the Snow at Warner Bros from 19 November to 18 November until 2 January 2017. Don your skates 29 January 2017. and glide around the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink.

22 - 28 November

Book tickets to see The Snowman at the Peacock From the 23 November until 2 January 2017 Theatre from 23 November to 1 January 2017. Christmas at Kew transforms the botanic gardens This much – loved festive tale is told through dance, into one of the most magical displays in London. song and mesmerizing lighting effects.

1 - 7 December

The Natural History Museum’s skating rink is open What’s Christmas without ballet? Daring choreographer until 8 January 2017. Visit the museum’s Wildlife has created a new version of the Photographer of the Year which displays extraordinary fairy tale at Sadler’s Wells from snaps of animals – as you’ve never seen them before, 6 December to 29 January 2017. from 21 October until 10 September 2017. 8 - 14 December

The circus comes to Leicester Square! For families, from 10 December head to the The ‘Spiegeltent’ hosts a lewd and loud cabaret, London Palladium for the Cinderella pantomime. La Soirée for open – minded adults. Until 8 January 2017.

15 - 21 December

For the first time in 50 years, London hosts an In true Christmas tradition, the enchanting Sam exhibition of Abstract Expressionism at the prestigious Wanamaker Playhouse puts on a moving performance Royal Academy, until 2 January 2017. of The Little Matchgirl until 22 January 2017. The candlelit venue, a counterpart to Shakespeare’s Globe, will make this performance one you won’t forget.

22 - 28 December

Go carolling at London’s most magical church. Check out a bit of magic with your Christmas shopping Westminster Abbey waives its admissions charge by visiting a department store – enjoy the window for the popular free carol services on the 23 and 24 displays and Christmas lights covering Harrods or December – but book in November to avoid being stock up on Christmas Tea and hampers from left out in the cold. Fortnum & Mason.