![]() ![]() King’s Cross’ Coal Drops Yard is one of London’s most picturesque places to begin with thanks to their year-round fairy lights that criss-cross the space. King’s Cross (see them now) Credit: King’s Cross Coal Drops Yard The lights will only be lit during times of high-footfall from 3.30pm to 11pm each day. In a drive to be more sustainable this year, the eight thousand twinkling lights decorating St Martin’s Lane are made of energy-efficient LED light bulbs and 100% recyclable PMMA coloured inserts. The bustling theatre district saw singers from the West End regaling visitors as the switch was flipped for the suitably theatrical light display that draped above the streets lanes of St Martin’s Lane, Leicester Square and Piccadilly. St Martin’s Lane, Leicester Square and Piccadilly (see them now) Photo: Leicester SquareĪ newbie to the Christmas lights game, this West End hot spot unveiled its display for the first time last year. As part of the new decor this year, there are also 40 giant bells with red bows, 12 giant baubles, and eight mirror balls filling the Market Building with cheer.Ħ. S tanding 60 feet tall, the festive behemoth has been bedecked with 30,000 lights and giant baubles. 140,000 lights dazzle visitors to the area (an upgrade to last year’s 115,000), and central to it all is the Covent Garden Christmas tree. One of London’s most famed Christmas light displays came back with a bang for 2023, with an even bigger display than last year. Covent Garden (see them now) Credit: John Nguyen/PA Wire ![]() New for 2023 is Oxford Street partnering with children’s charity Starlight, which means members of the public can ‘sponsor a star’ and brighten up the days of children spending the festive season in hospital. Just like last year, they’re only be illuminating the display for a certain amount of time each night, to ensure the display is as eco-conscious as its recycled materials. The famous Oxford Street Christmas stars are perhaps the most iconic lights in the city and this year they brought them back nice and early. Oxford Street (see them now) Photo Credit: Doug Peters/PA Wire ![]()
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