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London Christmas lights and markets dates

12 October 2024

Are you planning a family trip to London this festive season? Need help in understanding when all of the festive lights and markets are open? Well, look no further! This post is your guide to the dates when you can experience London’s Christmas lights, markets and other famous seasonal attractions like ice rinks. We know that when you are travelling with children, timing is everything. Whether you want the perfect family photo under Regent Street’s angel Christmas lights or you want to experience the magic of Covent Garden at Christmas, this post will help your family plan and time your trip to perfection.

Set out below are the start dates for the various attractions mentioned, where known, the end dates are also noted. For markets and other attractions, we have provided start and end dates only, do check opening times and days before visiting, especially if looking to visit on a Bank Holiday day.

This list will continue to be updated as we approach the Christmas season.

Christmas lights

  • Oxford Street – Tuesday 5 November 2024
  • Regent Street – Thursday 7 November 2024
  • Carnaby Street – Thursday 7 November 2024
  • St James’ – Thursday 7 November 2024
  • Covent Garden – Tuesday 12 November 2024
  • Seven Dials – Tuesday 12 November 2024
  • Marylebone Village – Wednesday 13 November 2024
  • Spitalfields Market – Wednesday 13 November 2024
  • Leadenhall Market – Thursday 14 November 2024
  • Chelsea – Saturday 16 November 2024
  • Belgravia – Sunday 17 November 2024
  • Bond Street – Thursday 14 November 2024
  • St Christopher’s Place – TBD
  • Coal Drops Yard – TBD
  • Mayfair – TBD
Photo of Covent Garden market decorated with wreath and Christmas trees, pictured in 2024

Christmas light trails/other attractions

Christmas trees/decorations

  • Trafalgar Square Christmas tree – Thursday 5 December 2024
  • The Shard (lit up top section with four 15 minute festive light sequences every hour) – Thursday 14 November 2024
  • Annabel’s – 14 November 2024
  • St Pancras Station – 4 November 2024

Ice rinks

Photo of the ice rink, Skate at Somerset House, pictured in 2024

Christmas markets

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