Hunting for Christmas Lights in London 🎄✨
Hunting for Christmas Lights in London 🎄✨
Caity Zagar
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London is one of the most MAGICAL cities to visit during the Holiday Season! The city goes all out in terms of their decorations and they really bring out the Christmas spirit! There are not many places like it!
After spending 2 holiday seasons in London, come with me to discover my favorite places to find enchanting Christmas lights and festive decorations around the city!
On this list, you'll find some of my favorite markets, storefronts, and decorated streets! I hope you fall in love with London like I did!
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Leadenhall Market
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This is such a warm and enchanting Christmas find! They have such beautiful decorations including rows and rows of garland leading you to a gorgeous Christmas tree.
Tip: if you're a Harry Potter fan, this is also a well-known filming location! ⚡️
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Covent Garden
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In Covent Garden, you can find a legendary, MASSIVE Christmas tree and some giant decorations inside the main market building! In recent years, they have also been surprising crowds with 'snow showers'! ❄️
Fun fact: the tree in Covent Garden is actually the largest Christmas tree in London!
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Leicester Square
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Leicester Square turns into a Christmas market around the holiday season! They also had a stage for special events.
When I visited, I got to listen to carolers while drinking mulled wine and perusing the different gingerbread-style booths! How Christmassy is that!? 🎶
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Southbank Centre Winter Market
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Along one of the most popular areas in London, Southbank, you can find holiday stalls and Christmas markets ready to be explored and enjoyed!
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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
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One of London's most well-known parks is transformed into a massive Winter Carnival!
You do need to book tickets for this so I'd advise booking them well in advance!
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Christmas at Kew
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This spot is a bit outside of the main centre of London, but the botanical gardens are transformed into a winter wonderland with beautiful light displays and Christmas installations!
This is another event I HIGHLY recommend booking in advance, the 2 years I lived in London I wasn't able to visit because we didn't get tickets in time!
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Storefronts:
Fortnum & Mason
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Fortnum and Mason's decorations were so clever! They have been decorating the facade along the theme of an advent calendar. Each window has a number which they illuminate as they count down to Christmas! 📅
Tip: Be sure to visit INSIDE as well!!!
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Annabel's
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Annabel's goes ALL OUT for their Christmas decorations! They are known for having the most detailed and extravagant displays in the city! And each year they bring a new surprise! 🎅
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Cartier
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Cartier is another fancy storefront that usually impresses people with its immaculate decorations! ⭐️
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Tiffany & Co.
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This is another storefront worth visiting as they have in the past put up some really wonderful decorations! Be sure to pop by when you're out and about! 💙
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Harrods
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Harrods always has lights on their facade, however, at Christmas, they have some of the most creative and fun window displays! I highly recommend stopping by and checking them out! 🛍️
Tip: Don't forget to visit inside as well - Harrods is ICONIC!
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Scott's
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Scott's is another spot that has historically had some beautiful decoration displays! I wonder what the theme for this year will be! 🦌
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Burlington Arcade
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You can find surprisingly beautiful arcades (covered streets) around London, but this particular one I stumbled across had some beautifully decorated storefronts and twinkle lights dangling from the glass ceiling! So magical! 💝
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Decorated Streets:
Regent Street
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Regent Street is by far my favourite spot to experience Christmas in London. The street is covered in this beautiful blanket of lights, it is so magical and probably the most iconic spot to visit! 😇
Tip: If you want to know where along Regent Street to visit, from what I've found it's localized around this area: 122-124 Regent St., London W1B 5SA!
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Seven Dials
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In London's theatre district you can find another beautiful twinkling display! They usually follow a certain theme, in the past, they've used a 'Festive Woodland' and 'Star' theme! ⭐️
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Carnaby Street
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Carnaby is another spot that is well-lit all year round, but at Christmas, they usually amp up their lights and displays to be around a festive theme! 🎄
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Bond Street
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This is a very luxurious area of London and you can find themed outdoor decorations here! In the past they had a crown jewels theme and a peacock theme!
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Oxford Street
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On top of holiday shopping down this iconic street, you can also admire the strings of stars and other lights that stretch down the street!
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Marylebone High Street
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I love this little corner of London, it's known as its own little village! In this area, you can find more quaint boutiques and restaurants!
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I hope that if you originally weren't planning a trip to London next Christmas, that you are planning to now!!
If you want to know more about visiting London, check out my other guides below!
Enjoy and thanks for visiting!
London is one of my personal favourite cities in the world. I might be biased because I lived there for 2 years but I honestly think everyone needs to experience it at least once (if not more!).
Here I have put together for you all of my London guides from my favourite foodie finds to some of my favourite activities around the city!
Also, at the end of the guide, you can find some helpful logistical information about London to make your visit even smoother!
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🇫🇷 On top of living in Lille, France for 2 years, my French fiancee has helped me develop a passion for this country beyond a typical tourist. Over the past 8 years, I’ve explored France from north to south: I’ve visited Paris 9 times, road-tripped through Normandy twice, & fell in love with Alsace. I’ve spent time castle-hopping in the Loire Valley, beach-hopping in Corsica, & explored Provence & the French Riviera multiple times. Bordeaux has become a second home, with over 10 visits to the region.
🇬🇧 I lived in London, UK for 2 years, mostly during the pandemic, when I really got to know the city in depth - since we couldn't go anywhere else! Beyond London, I’ve road-tripped through Scotland twice, explored gems like York and Liverpool, road-tripped through Cornwall & enjoyed countless day trips, from charming villages to coastal towns.
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