Latest Update
Brigit’s Bakery’s Christmas Lights Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Bus Tour returns to London from 11 November 2026 to 5 January 2027. The current timetable lists departures at 12:00, 12:30, 14:30, 15:00, 17:00 and 17:30, with buses leaving from either Victoria Coach Station or Trafalgar Square depending on the selected booking.
Overview
This is Brigit’s classic festive London bus experience: a 90-minute journey on a vintage Routemaster combining sightseeing, Christmas lights and a seasonal afternoon tea. It is currently advertised for ages 5+, making it better suited to older children, teens and adults than the Peppa Pig and PAW Patrol themed tours.
Dates, Times & Tickets
Dates: 11 November 2026–5 January 2027
Times: 12:00, 12:30, 14:30, 15:00, 17:00 and 17:30
Departure points: Victoria Coach Station or Trafalgar Square — check the exact departure when booking
Duration: approximately 90 minutes, traffic dependent
Age: 5+; children and babies under five are not permitted on normal departures
Prices from: £45 adult / £37 child
Prices vary by date, time and seat selection. Brigit’s asks guests to arrive around 15–20 minutes before departure and the bus cannot wait for late arrivals.
Check current dates, prices and availability with Brigit’s Bakery.
What’s Included
- A 90-minute festive sightseeing tour on a classic Routemaster bus.
- Christmas afternoon tea with sweet and savoury treats.
- Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water or juice, with alcoholic drinks available as pre-booked extras.
- A Brigit’s travel cup for each guest.
- Mini takeaway boxes for unfinished treats.
- Views of London landmarks and Christmas light displays.
Christmas Lights & London Sights
The current route information includes famous London landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, St James’s Park, Royal Albert Hall, Marble Arch, Nelson’s Column and Downing Street. Festive highlights include the Regent Street and Oxford Street lights, the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, the London Eye, The Ritz and Christmas window displays at Hamleys, Liberty and Harrods.
If seeing the lights fully illuminated is your priority, one of the later departures will usually give you the best chance of travelling after dark, although daylight and traffic conditions naturally vary across November, December and early January.
Food & Dietary Requirements
Brigit’s currently offers traditional, vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free afternoon tea menus. However, there are important allergy limitations: they cannot cater for nut-free or peanut-free diets, combined dairy-and-gluten-free or vegan-and-gluten-free diets, or Coeliacs. Gluten-free food is prepared in a shared kitchen and may contain traces.
Dietary requirements should be supplied when booking and allergies must be confirmed directly with Brigit’s Bakery. The operator asks for dietary requirements at least 72 hours in advance.
Accessibility & SEN
Brigit’s has a specially adapted wheelchair-friendly Routemaster with a hydraulic lift and a secured wheelchair space on the lower deck. The accessible bus is not currently shown through the normal online booking system, so wheelchair users need to contact the booking team directly to discuss a suitable classic tour departure.
For sensory planning, bear in mind that this is a moving vintage bus with background commentary, food service, other passengers and busy central London views. There are no seatbelts and guests must remain seated during the journey. Families who benefit from advance preparation may want to explain the 90-minute format, the lack of opportunities to get off en route and the potentially lively atmosphere before visiting.
Practical Information
- There is no toilet on board.
- The bus does not allow passengers to get off during the sightseeing route.
- No standing or walking is permitted while the bus is moving.
- Tables generally seat up to four guests; VIP seats are at the front of the upper deck.
- Alcohol must be ordered in advance and Brigit’s operates Challenge 25.
- Check your confirmation carefully because Victoria Coach Station and Trafalgar Square departures are both currently listed.
Is It Worth Considering?
For families with children aged five and over, couples or groups who want to combine London’s Christmas lights with something more relaxed than walking the busiest shopping streets, this is a useful all-in-one option. The main things to consider are the 90-minute seated format, the age restriction, dietary limitations and whether anyone in your group needs the wheelchair-accessible bus arranged in advance.
FAQ
When does the Christmas Lights Afternoon Tea Bus run in 2026?
The current season runs from 11 November 2026 to 5 January 2027.
How much does it cost?
Current advertised prices start from £45 for adults and £37 for children, with prices varying by date, time and seat selection.
Where does the bus leave from?
Bookings currently depart from either Victoria Coach Station or Trafalgar Square. Your selected departure point should be shown when booking.
Can children under five go?
No. Brigit’s currently lists the classic Christmas Lights Afternoon Tea Bus for ages 5+.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Brigit’s has an adapted wheelchair-friendly Routemaster for selected classic tours, but it must currently be arranged directly rather than through the standard online booking system.
More Christmas & Family Days Out
If you are visiting with younger Peppa fans, see our Peppa Pig Christmas Lights Bus London 2026 guide. You can also browse more days out and travel ideas on Clarissa’s Corner.
Information checked against Brigit’s Bakery’s current 2026 Christmas tour and accessibility information on 31 August 2026. Times, prices and availability can change, so always check the official booking page before travelling.
