This festive season, explore London’s iconic boulevards and world-famous stores, adorned with sparkling Christmas lights. The Christmas lights display in London mark the beginning of the celebratory time in the city. Have the most memorable festive evening in town, as you plan your itinerary with these spectacular lights displays.
Fortnum and Mason Christmas Window Display
Fortnum and Mason store is one of the most luxurious and beloved department stores in London since Queen Victoria times. Each Christmas, the store decorates its façade with the most gorgeous décor, making it look like a giant advent calendar.
Book an extravagant stay at the luxurious Hyde Park Hotels and enjoy a comfortable stay as you see the best light displays in London for a memorable holiday. Head to Fortnum and Mason and immerse yourself in the most artistic installations curated by top designers to captivate shoppers and Christmas lovers all around the globe. Here you can explore the brand’s exclusive and premium range of biscuits, chocolates, and gourmet hampers collection.
Carnaby Street Christmas Lights
In case you didn’t know, London’s Carnaby Street was once the popular hangout spot for legendary musicians like Rolling Stones, The Kinks and Jim Hendrix. For 2023, the Christmas magic is back with Carnaby Universe. Start your day with an exquisite dining experience at one of the best London restaurants here and witness a vibrant display of neon light waves here.
On the entrances of Great Marlborough Street, Beak Street and Carnaby Street, find the renowned arches dappled with glistening discs so make sure to click some cool pictures for Instagram! This year’s Carnaby installation is a collaboration with ‘Choose Love’, aiming to raise awareness for the plight of refugees across the globe.
Oxford Street Christmas Lights
The Oxford Street Christmas lights represent a dazzling festive display. Head to one of the most iconic shopping destinations in London and see thousands of bright white stars dropping down and forming a canopy for a moment to remember. The year 2023 also marks the return of the ‘Feel the Magic’ campaign, transforming Oxford Street into a Christmas wonderland that you must experience.
Regent Street Christmas Lights
The Christmas lights tradition began in London on Regent Street in the year 1954. Soak in the festive vibes as you see the 19th-century architecture shining brightly with ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ theme. This year, 16 spirits with a 17-metre wingspan will cover the legendary street with 300,000 twinkling lights! The spectacular decorations stretch from Langham Place to Waterloo Place, so take your time to explore it all!
Harrods Christmas Window Display
Harrods, one of the most renowned upscale department stores in the world is known to be an attraction and puts on quite the show on Christmas. Covering a whopping five acres of space and boasting 330 departments, take the time to gaze at Harrod’s lavishly decorated windows in the Christmassy colours of green, white, and red! Also, don’t miss out on the one-of-a-kind lavish hamper items and gifts at the Harrods food hall.
Keep an eye out for discounts on hotels in Bayswater and make the most of your time in London with most of the Christmas lights displays lighting up the streets until around 6th January!
