Hyde Park's popular Winter Wonderland event has been cancelled this year.
Organisers said they explored "every possible option" but the ongoing health concerns and uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 means that is not possible.
In a statement on their website they explained: "Hyde Park Winter Wonderland has always been about bringing friends and family together in a fun, safe and interactive environment to celebrate the festive season.
"Our team has worked tirelessly, exploring every possible option in the hopes of being able to move forward with the event in a responsible manner and provide London with some much-needed festive cheer.
"However, in light of ongoing health concerns and uncertainty surrounding Covid-19, and considering the size and scale of this event, we just couldn’t find a way to do that without compromising the magical attractions, shows, rides, bars and experience that makes Hyde Park Winter Wonderland so special."
But they say the event will return in November 2021.
"We cannot wait to bring friends and family back together to celebrate the festive season next year," they said.
Billed as "London's spectacular Christmas destination", the popular festive destination has been entertaining millions of Londoners and tourists since 2007, the Mirror report.
The event hires hundreds of seasonal workers, so the news of its cancellation could add more woe to the hospitality industry after a spring and summer of limited business and lockdown restrictions.
