There’s an unspoken part of the year where the city transforms from don’t talk to me about Christmas to becoming a paradise of festivity. And since switching on the lights doesn’t require anyone talking, that’s probably the time you can pinpoint it happening.
Regent Street is one of many London roads that takes on a new life over the Christmas periodproviding a particularly angelic set of lights that shine over the city and make for an essential stop-off on your Christmas lights tour.
Regent Street Christmas Lights
They’ll be switching on the giant lights to shine out over the festive season at Regent Street on November 7and you can look forward to the evenings in London being brightened up by 300,000 LED lights. Turn that glum disposition into a gleaming smile as you amble along through Regent Street, Jermyn Street and St James’s Market.
The lights at Regent Street are one of the largest displays in the city, and are steeped in history, too – dating all the way back to 1954. A stroll (or bus ride) through the street will always prove to be a dazzling experience as you take in the 50 magical ‘spirits’ that make up the display. A stroll towards Glasshouse Street, Heddon Street, Quadrant Arcade, St James’s Market, and Swallow Street will also lead to visions of light displays, with these spots lighting up for the second year running after their introduction in 2023.
Adding to the festivity this year is a wishing tree that will also illuminate in the spirit of Christmas. Passers-by will be able to turn the tree’s sparkling lights on themselves by tapping to make a donation to charity The Felix Project, who aim to ensure good food is never wasted and nobody goes hungry.
Find the magical Regent Street Christmas lights switched on from November 7 – and they’ll remain shining out over London daily until January 5, 2025.
