Until when is lights in Oxford Street?

Oxford Street Christmas Lights (November 2, 2023–January 5, 2024) The Oxford Street lights are usually the first to switch on in London, accompanied by special entertainment, in-store promotions, and performances. The big switch-on ceremony attracts about 1 million people.

What time do Oxford Street lights turn off?

The display is made up of more than 300,000 LED light bulbs and recycled materials, making them 75% more energy efficient than traditional bulbs. What's more, the sky will be illuminated from 3pm to 11pm each day to cut energy consumption.

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.

How long are Regent Street lights 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.

What are the new Christmas lights in Bond Street 2023?

NEW BOND STREET CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

The design for 2023 features over 90,000 LED's forming tiara-like entrances as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. What is this? The highlight this year is Cartier who has adorned their facade with an upside-down house suspended from a giant red balloon.

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How long are Regent Street Christmas lights up for?

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.

How long is New Bond Street?

The northern section, New Bond Street, extends to Oxford Street. The entire street is around 0.5 miles (0.8 km) long. Many shop frontages are less than 20 feet (6 m) wide. The nearest tube stations are Green Park on Piccadilly, and Bond Street station on Oxford Street.

How long do Christmas decorations stay up in London?

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.

Is London decorated for Christmas in November?

Most London Christmas decorations go up between November and December.

What time do the Regent Street lights turn off?

The big switch-on takes place on Thursday November 9, with the lights shining from 3pm to 11pm throughout the festive period.

Can I 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.

When should I stop Christmas lights?

When should I take down my Christmas lights? Obviously, you're safe to leave your Christmas lights up and on through New Year's Day an early January, but etiquette says to take them down before Three Kings Day (January 6th).

Can I 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 time does Oxford Street close?

Oxford Street shops stay open later than most high streets and many tend to close between 8pm and 10pm, Monday to Saturday. Opening hours on Sundays are from around 12 pm to 6 pm.

What time do 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).

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.

What date do the Christmas lights go on in London 2023?

'The Spirit of Christmas' will be lit from 9 November 2023, with the displays switched on from early evening on a timer everyday for a more sustainable display.

Is Harrods decorated for Christmas?

Harrods has partnered with luxury design house Maison Valentino for the display. The collaboration includes a 9m tall Christmas tree decorating the entrance, a pop-up truck serving Valentino hot beverages and festive treats, and an installation showcasing its seasonal collection and accessories.

Is London decorated for Christmas in October?

You'll start seeing mistletoe and mince pies creeping into shops and cafés towards the end of October, but from mid-November, London gets into the full festive swing of Christmas – or Chrimbo, as you might hear locals refer to it.

When to take Christmas decorations down 2023 UK?

In the UK, tradition dictates that Christmas decorations remain up until Twelfth Night. Twelfth Night is a Christian festival marking the beginning of Epiphany. A count of exactly 12 days from 25 December takes us to 5 January. According to the Church of England, this day is Twelfth Night.

When should Christmas decorations come down 2023?

When should you take your Christmas tree and decorations down? Some people take down their tree and decorations on Boxing Day, while others remove theirs on January 1. Officially, it is any time after the Twelfth Night, which is the 12th night after Christmas Day (January 5).

When should decorations come down after Xmas?

The theory that it's bad luck to leave decorations up beyond Twelfth Night (around 6 January) is a modern take on the tradition, but doing so used to be normal practice in the medieval period.

What is the most expensive street to shop in London?

This year (the 33rd edition of C&W's report), London didn't just make the cut – we took one of the top spots. None other than New Bond Street was named the fourth-most expensive shopping street in the entire world. Cushman & Wakefield gets its ranking by comparing rents for 'main streets' around the world.

What is Oxford Street famous for?

Oxford Street – Famous for Shopping

Oxford Street is Europe's busiest shopping street. It has around 300 shops and welcomes more than 200 million visitors a year.

Why is Bond Street called Burberry street?

Burberry Street or Bond Street? Fashion Week Stunt Sows Confusion. Tourists and Londoners alike were perplexed when the Bond Street tube station was temporarily renamed “Burberry Street” as part of a sponsorship deal with Transport for London.