Go to the content Go to the footer © Andrew LalchanThere's nothing like the sparkle of London Christmas lights to give the city an instant festive makeover. Get planning your outing, perhaps after a spot of ice skating or Christmas shopping, with our guide to all the main lights in London for Christmas 2017. This is London at its most bling. Check back to find out about all the capital's lighting displays as they're announced throughout the year.RECOMMENDED: See our full festive guide to Christmas in London Find more Christmas sparkle in London Christmas markets and fairs in London Find foodie gifts, hand-crafted pressies and a bit of glühwein to help you get into that merry spirit Ice skating in London Whether you dance on ice like Christopher Dean or scramble around like Bambi, the capital's ice rinks are magical locations Welcome to Time Out. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies — read our cookie policy here.

Celebrate the most magical time of the year as London sparkles with magnificent Christmas lights over the festive season. From the shimmering lights on Oxford Street to the beautiful decorations illuminating Covent Garden, don't miss the world-famous London Christmas lights as the city is gloriously decked out for Christmas. The locations listed below feature some of London' best Christmas lights display every year, with most switch-on events taking place in November. Check back later for confirmed dates, locations and themes for London's top Christmas lights in 2017. Be dazzled by the spectacular Christmas lights and seasonal window displays lining the iconic Oxford Street. In partnership with the NSPCC and their Little Stars Campaign, last year, the must-see Oxford Street Christmas lights featured glittering gold and silver baubles mixed with thousands of magical stars. Enjoy the picture-perfect decorations while ticking items off your Christmas shopping list in the famous shopping street.

And the #christmaslights are ON! #london2016 #oxfordstreet #christmasiscoming A photo posted by The Liquid Journey (@theliquidjourney) on Nov 6, 2016 at 4:15pm PST Experience the magic of Christmas as the beautiful Regent Street Christmas lights set the West End alight with a seasonal sparkle. Last year, Regent Street put on the largest Christmas lights installation in London, with more than 300,000 lights and 16 magnificent spirits. cheap diy wedding reception centerpiecesGlittering above the entire length of Regent Street and spreading further into Piccadilly, admire the Christmas lights during an evening stroll with a bag of roasted chestnuts or enjoy the festive display while hunting for Christmas gifts.best exterior paint colors for brown roof

Regent Street Christmas lights 😍#london #regentstreet #regentstreetchristmaslights #christmas #christmaslights #xmas A photo posted by Diana (@dianakenez) on Nov 17, 2016 at 4:36pm PST Discover an alternative take on Christmas lights with a visit to the rebellious Carnaby. Last year, Carnaby's quirky Christmas display looked back to the Swinging Sixties with vibrant colours and iconic images inspired by The Victoria and Albert Museum's 1960s exhibition. Ahome exterior color combinationsfter exploring each of the area's 13 glowing streets, stop off at one of the diverse restaurants or check out the district's cool independent boutiques and international brands during a spot of Christmas shopping. christmas decoration ideas for school board

#love #carnabystreet #christmas A photo posted by Jack Docherty (@jackdocherty) on Nov 11, 2016 at 1:55am PST See one of London’s most luxurious shopping districts garlanded with magnificent Christmas lights in the run-up to Christmas. In 2016, Bond Street showcased a dazzling peacock-themed display, sparkling with more than 250,000 lights and plumes of elegant feathers. Owedding decorations on treesnce you’ve admired the Christmas lights glowing above the shopping street, look out for the exclusive stores draped in grand decorations and gaze at window displays dressed in their Christmas finest. christmas decorations you can make yourself It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas 🎄 #bondstreet #westminster #christmaslights #london A photo posted by Sophie's Gone Travelling xoxo (@gonetravellingxoxo) on Nov 15, 2016 at 12:08pm PST

Amble around the cobbled streets of Covent Garden, which are transformed into a winter wonderland over the festive period. Last year, the beautiful Covent Garden Christmas lights welcomed an enormous Christmas tree and festive sprigs of mistletoe. Marvel at the twinkling Christmas lights illuminating the 19th-century Piazza while picking up stocking fillers from the market, before soaking up the festive atmosphere with a warming mulled wine in The Opera Quarter as night falls over London. Christmas Lights A photo posted by Nicolas Delmas (@nickdlms) on Nov 15, 2016 at 2:48pm PST Take a walk along the South Bank to see the riverside area beautifully illuminated with garlands of glittering Christmas lights. See the Southbank Centre glisten as you browse the wooden chalets for Christmas trinkets and seasonal treats at the annual Winter Festival at Southbank Centre, or see the capital twinkle from above on the nearby Coca-Cola London Eye. well nice A photo posted by emma (@emmabraund) on Dec 2, 2015 at 9:01am PST