What's on, London in December

It's December so time for another roundup of events happening over the next four weeks in another one of our favourite European cities. London is almost ready to be launched so here's what you should try making it along to in the English capital.

Spitalfields Winter Festival - 6th to 17th December 2013

Spread out across a variety of venues in the East London area, Spitalfields Winter Festival explores some excellent hidden corners. A broad range of music, opera and free events bring together local and global artists. Expect happenings in venues from Old Spitalfields Market, Shoreditch's Village Underground and many more.

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Battersea Park Santa Dash - 7th December 2013

Quite literally a Santa Dash in Battersea Park on the 7th of December. Watch or take part as people dressed as Santa Claus run 6k from 10 am.

For more information, take a look here.

Christmas Chocolate Festival - 13th to 15th December 2013

For fans of anything Chocolate, this festival in the Southbank Centre is the perfect place to get some festive treats in time for the big day.  It’s not just shopping from top destinations as L'Artisan du Chocolat, The Chocolatier, Hotel Chocolat, Rococo Chocolates and Choco Passion. You will also have the opportunity to create your perfect chocolate bar with a little help from ChocoMe, learn how to make salted caramel pecan brownies with Rachels' Kitchen and much more from the variety of workshops throughout the weekend.

For more information take a look here.

Midnight Mass at St Paul’s Cathedral - 24th December 2013

On Christmas Eve every year, St Pauls Cathedral comes to life as the Choir of St Paul's is joined by Barbican Brass for an evening of carols by candlight

New Years Eve Fireworks - 31st December 2013

The fireworks display in front of the London Eye is probably the best display the UK has to offer all year (apart from maybe bonfire night) The best views are from Victoria Embankment, the South Bank, and Westminster Bridge and Waterloo Bridge, make sure you arrive early though as space is limited and thousands of people will be trying to cram into the space.

So there are our picks for December in London, our guide for the capital is due for launch any time now so keep your eyes peeled.  You may also be interested in Trippa Cardiff, Trippa Berlin, Trippa Stockholm, Trippa Barcelona or Trippa Oslo.