The John Lewis advert has officially been released and Christmas can now commence!
Whilst untangling the fairy lights is nobody’s favourite job, London plays home to some of the best Christmas lights in the world. As electricians specialising in the London luxury retail and residential market we know a thing or do about London’s Christmas lights, so here’s 20 of our favourite places to view the festive wintery wonderland.
#1 Oxford Street
Due to be viewed by over 200 million shoppers, this festive combination of colourful neon style lights and 1778 LED baubles brings together the “Christmas is calling” theme. The busiest street in London lays claim to being the first to switch on its festive array in 2018.
#2 Carnaby Street
Round the corner from Oxford street lays one of London’s more quirkier corners – Carnaby Street. Paying tribute to one of Britain’s greatest band and in celebration of the hit film Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen lyrics decorate the street in amazing neon lighting.
#3 Bond Street
Bring back last year’s delicate décor, Bond Street’s lighting celebrates everyone’s favourite Christmas bird (no, not a turkey). Illuminating Bond Street, Albemarle Street and Bruton Street, these festive feathers shine brightly across one of the city’s more luxury shopping districts.
#4 Covent Garden
Decorated with 40 marvellous mistletoe chandeliers and almost 700 glowing berries, Convent Garden becomes one of London’s most romantic spots. The historic Market building is playing host to over 320m of garlands with over 100,000 suspended lights, whilst once again the Piazza hosts London’s largest Christmas Tree.
#5 Marylebone
Now fully pedestrianised between 3pm-7pm every night, Marylebone high street is fully of festive cheer and an excellent to walk around and soak in the atmosphere without risk of being run over by an oh so silent electric car.
#6 Regent Street
For the third year running the angels are taking over Regent Street, taking the form of 17m wide sweeping angels. There biggest installation yet stretches down the parade from Langham Place to St James’s Market with over 300,000 lights.
#7 Seven Dials
Perfectly placed around this infamous junction Seven Dials kicked off their festive illumination with an epic street party featuring a live orchestra and many more activities.
#8 Duke of York Square
See Chelsea light up this weekend accompanied by Father Christmas and real reindeer. On top there will be a festive food market and horse and carriage rides all afternoon as well as performances from the local choir.
#9 Greenwich Market
The stunning Greenwich lantern procession and Christmas lights switch on takes places next week. Local schools will parade their homemade lanterns though the Old Navel College grounds to the market for the big countdown.
