Can you drive down Oxford Street to see the lights?

Driving in London is a nightmare, but if you really want to, all you could really do is drive along Oxford St outside of hours it is closed to private vehicles and down Regent St. All other lights are in pedestrian areas.

Am I allowed to drive down Oxford Street?

Vehicular access to Oxford Street

Motor vehicles must not enter Oxford Street via Portman Street / Park Street or Oxford Circus between 07:00 and 19:00 on Monday to Saturday inclusive, except for taxis and buses.

Can you drive around London to see Christmas lights?

Drive down Regent street (that has lights) and onto whitehall (once they've cleared it up) and see parliament, big ben and the eye. THen across westminster bridge and up to Blackfirars bridge, and then finally back across tower bridge past thew tower. Generally, the best views at night are from the bridges.

Can cars drive down Regent Street?

There is two-way traffic on Regent Street. There is one-way vehicle and cycle traffic westbound on Hanover Street.

What is the best way to see the Christmas lights in London?

The best bus route to see London's Christmas lights. To see the major West End Christmas lights (Oxford Street's glowing stars and Regent Street's ever-popular angels), the 139 towards Waterloo is your friend. It originates up in Golders Green, but we're only interested in it once it hits Oxford Street.

A Drive Through London Oxford Street - Christmas Lights 2021

Are the Christmas lights on in Oxford Street?

The iconic 'sky full of stars' display will return from 2 November 2023, with thousands of brilliant, white stars providing the perfect backdrop to explore this festive destination. This year, we're proud to partner with children's charity Starlight to shine a light on the power of play.

What time do Regent Street lights go on?

'The Spirit of Christmas' will be lit from 9 November 2023, with the displays switched on from 14.00 to midnight everyday for a more sustainable display. Look out for plenty of festive ideas on our website for the best things to do, see and eat to get into the spirit this Christmas in London.

Can you drive down Regents Street Christmas lights?

They are closed to traffic sat n sun through December anyway. igiveup said: They are closed to traffic sat n sun through December anyway.

Can cars drive down the mall in London?

The Mall is a tree-lined royal road leading from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace. The road is closed to traffic on Sundays, public holidays and for ceremonial events, including royal weddings, jubilee celebrations, parades and state visits.

Can you drive into Cambridge Centre?

The city centre has four main carparks, the most centrally located of which is the multi-storey at the Grand Arcade. This carpark is an ideal base for a day in Cambridge if you want to explore the shopping centre, Market Square and other city centre attractions.

How can I see London lights?

With the largest lights scheme in the capital, why not start your wintry wanderings at the north end of Regent Street, walking down the iconic curve, taking a small detour at Glasshouse Street and Quadrant Arcade to see the new installations, before meandering through Piccadilly Circus to the streets of St James's – ...

Where are the pretty lights in London?

Regent Street has long been renowned for its spectacular light display during the festive season, as the first ever central London location to boast Christmas lights, which decorated the street in 1954.

Which street in London has the angel Christmas lights?

The original 1954 Christmas light display on Regent Street featured lit up angels, and this display returns to the theme. These angels are made from LED lights—300,000 of them in all—and have 17-metre wingspans and 15-metre trains.

How long can you drive down Oxford Street?

Summary of proposed traffic restrictions

Oxford Street is currently bus, taxi and cycle only from 7am to 7pm (Monday to Saturday), between Portman Street to Great Portland Street in an eastbound direction and between Oxford Circus to Binney Street in a westbound direction.

Why is Oxford Street blocked off?

He said: “The street was practically locked down by police to prevent major unrest planned on social media. “Londoners know that something must be done to save Oxford Street.” Home Secretary Suella Braverman said: “We cannot allow the kind of lawlessness seen in some American cities to come to the streets of the UK.”

Is Oxford Street open at night?

Most Oxford Street shops' opening times are until 9pm on Mondays to Saturdays, including flagship sports stores such as Adidas and Nike. But keep an eye out for openings until 10pm on select days at department store Selfridges, fashion flagship Primark or kids' favourite The Disney Store.

Can you drive down Castle Street Oxford?

What is the Castle Street restriction? The Castle Street restriction is not a bus lane in the normal sense but a bus gate. A bus gate is a short section of street in which only buses and other authorised vehicles can go through.

Can you still drive past Buckingham Palace?

There are public roads on all sides of the palace grounds, but the general public are not allowed to drive into the palace grounds.

Can you drive any car in central London?

If your vehicle doesn't meet the ULEZ emissions standards and isn't exempt, you need to pay a £12.50 daily charge to drive within the zone. This applies to cars, motorcycles, vans and specialist vehicles (up to and including 3.5 tonnes) and minibuses (up to and including 5 tonnes).

What time do London Christmas lights turn off?

If you want to see the city fully illuminated, plan your visit for November 18 or later. The lights are usually on from 3 pm through 11 pm, although this can vary by location. The London Christmas lights are turned off during the first week of January, usually around January 6 or 7.

What time do the street lights go off UK?

The lights operate on GMT all year and are programmed to come on from dusk until around midnight (GMT) and then back on again from around 5.30am (GMT) until dawn - if it is still dark. In summer time the lights still operate on GMT so will go off at around 1am (BST) and back on again at 6.30am (BST).

How long do London Christmas lights last?

How long are the Christmas lights on in London? Christmas lights across the city tend to keep glistening until January 6, better known as the twelfth night. Keep an eye on our list of the best Christmas light displays in London for more details about timings of the big switch-on moments across the city.

What is the best tube for Regent Street lights?

There are two train stations that I personally recommend (especially for quick access). These are Oxford Circus Underground and Piccadilly Circus Underground. You can also go to Green Park but it's a much further walk.

Who turned on Oxford Street lights 2023?

Millie Bright, captain of England's Lionesses and Chelsea, visited Oxford Street in support of charity partner Starlight for the switch-on. The light display is made from recycled polymer and will feature more than 300,000 LED star lights, making them 75 per cent more energy efficient than standard lights.

How long is Regent Street Christmas lights up to?

Regent Street Christmas Lights (November 9, 2023–early January 2024) Regent Street Christmas Lights, the largest holiday lights display in the UK, light up the skies of Regent Street and St James's.