Sky Full of Stars – Oxford Street
A classic London Christmas moment: a canopy of starry LEDs running the length of Oxford Street, with late night shopping.
Dates: 3rd November 2025 – January 6th 2026
Location: Oxford Street, West End
Distance from St Giles London: 5 minute walk
Price: Free
Website: Oxford Street
Spirit of Christmas Lights – Regent Street & St James’s
The famous illuminated angels swoop over Regent Street and into St James’s, creating one of London’s most photographed festive streetscapes.
Dates: 6th November 2025 – 4th January 2026
Location: Regent Street and St James’s
Distance from St Giles London: Approx. 10–15 minute walk
Price: Free
Website: Regent Street
All is bright – Carnaby Street
Carnaby’s 2025 scheme, All Is Bright, fills the Soho streets with bold, colourful light pieces, perfect for photos, independent shopping and festive drinks.
Dates: From 6 November 2025, lit daily throughout the festive season
Location: Carnaby Street and surrounding Soho lanes
Distance from St Giles London: 10–12 minute walk
Price: Free
Website: Carnaby Street
Christmas Lights & Giant Tree – Covent Garden
A 55 foot tree, giant baubles, mistletoe chandeliers and more than 300,000 lights transform Covent Garden into one of the city’s most magical squares, with markets and dining.
Dates: 12th November 2025 and stay on for the Christmas season
Location: Covent Garden Piazza, Market Building and surrounding streets
Distance from St Giles London: 15–20 minute walk
Price: Free
Website: Covent Garden
Christmas Lights in Belgravia
An elegant neighbourhood display across Elizabeth Street, Motcomb Street and nearby squares, with a switch on party featuring choirs, stalls and family activities.
Dates: 16th November 2025 until the end of the Christmas season
Location: Belgravia – Motcomb Street, Elizabeth Street, Pimlico Road, Eccleston Yards and surrounding streets
Distance from St Giles London: 30 minutes by Tube
Price: Free
Website: Belgravia
Leicester Square Christmas Market & Lights
Leicester Square’s Christmas market wraps the square in fairy lights and festoon, with wooden chalets, food stalls and show-time breaks just steps from the West End theatres.
Dates: 1st November 2025 – 4th January 2026
Location: Leicester Square, West End
Distance from St Giles London: 10 minute walk
Price: Free entry; food, drinks and rides extra
Website: Leicester Square
Christmas Tree and lights at Trafalgar Square
The iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, a 20-metre Norway spruce gifted each year by the city of Oslo is strung with vertical white lights and becomes the focal point for nightly carol singing and festive photos. The switch on ceremony includes live music, carols and a poem performed by local schoolchildren
Dates: 4th December 2025 – 5th January 2026
Location: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N 5DN
Distance from St Giles London: 15 minute walk or about 10 minutes by tube
Price: Free to visit and enjoy the lights; carol-singing events are also free
Website: Trafalgar Square
The Churchill Arms
Often called London’s most Christmassy pub, The Churchill Arms in Kensington covers its entire exterior with 80–100 Christmas trees and tens of thousands of fairy lights, turning the pub into a glowing festive landmark that’s all over Instagram every year.
Dates: 13th November 2025 usually until early January
Location: The Churchill Arms, 119 Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London W8 7LN
Distance from St Giles London: 25–30 minutes by Tube
Price: Free to see the lights from outside; food and drinks inside are paid (famously cosy bar and a Thai restaurant)
Website: Churchill Arms
Wrap up your festive celebrations in style by making the most of your London trip! Book your stay at St Giles London and enjoy 20% off with the code XMAS. Whether you’re visiting for Christmas markets, afternoon teas, or New Year’s Eve festivities, St Giles puts you right in the heart of the action. For more information visit our offers page here!
