Christmas isn't cancelled! It's soon time for London's gloomy streets to become illuminated with dazzling festive displays. Here's where to see the best of London's Christmas lights
By Abbie Schofield
2020 has been challenging to say the least. While many people would probably prefer to skip straight through to January and wave goodbye to a tragic and unsettling year, Christmas is edging closer on the calendar. With hopes to bring some cheer to the city, London's famous festive illuminations are back, injecting a bit of much-needed sparkle to the capital's most iconic quarters. Here's where to see the best of London's Christmas lights.
London Christmas Lights 2020
Oxford Street
London's famous shopping destination will turn on its iconic Christmas lights on 2 November. This year, the theme is all about celebrating the heroes of 2020 who have displayed selfless acts of kindness during the pandemic. You can nominate your own hero, who will win a £500 voucher and see their name in bright lights for a week.
From 2 November, oxfordstreet.co.uk
Covent Garden
Covent Garden's famed Christmas decor is returning with a festive bang. 115,000 lights will dazzle across the Piazza and its adjoining streets, making Covent Garden London's most festive enclave. There will also be a huge 60ft British-grown tree decked out in baubles and lights.
From 10 November, coventgarden.london
Wembley Park
For the second year running, Wembley's free immersive light festival, Winterfest, is happening from 26 November. The theme is 'United in Light', with an aim to deliver hope and joy to the Wembley Park community and its visitors this festive period. A brand-new specially commissioned light installation, 'Reflections of the Future', is a spectacular mirrored audio-visual installation that will create a sense of wonder and joy for visitors.
From 26 November, wembleypark.com
Kew Gardens
Christmas at Kew is back for its eighth year with a magical winter trail through the beautifully illuminated rose garden full of exquisite lights, lasers and art installations. Visitors can grab street food and a cup of mulled wine as they wander through the grounds and marvel at the illuminated Temperate House.
From 18 November, kew.org
King's Cross
Visitors to King's Cross and Coal Drops Yard can expect to discover three unique Christmas trees, each delivering an unexpected interpretation of the traditional festive tree. Granary Square will play host to the unique Electric Nemeton Tree, designed by local architecture practice Sam Jacob Studio, which merges a fairy-tale forest with modern architecture. Coal Drops Yard will display the stunning Terrarium Tree, a sustainable creation comprised of 70 living Botanical Boys terrariums. Finally, Battle Bridge Place will home the People's Tree, an interactive multi-coloured installation illuminated by the steps and sensory movements of visitors.
From 12 November, kingscross.co.uk
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Source: Absolutely.London
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