What’s with November in London? (Part 3)

7. Meet Paul A Young at The View from The Shard

A chance to eat delicious tasters while admiring the beautiful London skyline from The View from The Shard, this event sees master chocolatier Paul A Young introduce four chocolate pairings that represent the four corners of London. -The View from the Shard , London Bridge Wednesday November 25 2015

8. Christmas at Kew Gardens

The magnificent gardens get a beautiful seasonal makeover once more in 2015, as Christmas at Kew brings illuminations to light up the buildings, trails and planting. The mile-long trail will lead visitors past dancing lit-up fountains, a choir of holly bushes, a scented fire garden and loads of decorated Christmas trees. – Kew Gardens , Kew Wednesday November 25 2015 – Saturday January 2 2016

9. Hyper Japan Christmas Market

Hyper Japan is back this November with a Christmas market celebrating Japanese culture and cuisine at its best. Visitors can browse stalls selling fashion goods, toys, wrapping paper, traditional tableware and crockery, then pick up edible presents in a food hall packed full of exotic teas, chocolate, Japanese snacks and sake. – Tobacco Dock , Wapping Friday November 27 2015 – Sunday November 29 2015

10. Thanksgiving

Let’s hear it for the ‘special relationship’! With a huge number of US expats living in London, it’s no wonder many London restaurants choose to celebrate the main culinary festival of the States. Falling on the fourth Thursday of November, here’s your chance to have a pre-Christmas turkey dinner with our top pick of places to celebrate in London. –

Thu 27 Nov. Various London venues