Even though Christmas seems to start earlier each year, it never truly gets going until the Christmas lights come on. Here are some of the best Christmas lights to brighten up those long winter nights. Make sure to grab our GroupSave deal if you’re travelling in a group of three or more adults and save a third on your train tickets.
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Oxford Street Christmas lights
Switches on Monday 3 November 2025
With 300,000 dangling stars displayed, the world-famous Oxford Street lights are still a must for a truly Christmassy experience down the iconic street. This year, the shopping destination has partnered with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Charity, which helps seriously ill children at GOSH. Those hundreds of thousands of (energy efficient LED) bulbs will combine to light up the stretch with 5,000 stars.
Nearest c2c station: Fenchurch Street then Central Line to Oxford Circus
Carnaby Street Christmas lights
Switches on Thursday 6 November 2025
Carnaby street is always alive with energy, and its famous Christmas lights only amplify the magic. This year’s theme, ‘All is Bright,’ features over 60,000 energy efficient LEDs and innovative programmatic lighting, creating a dynamic, multi-coloured and immersive experience with sculptural light forms up to six meters long.
Nearest c2c station: Fenchurch Street then Central Line to Oxford Circus
Regent Street Christmas lights
Switches on Thursday 6 November 2025
Make your Christmas shopping this year even more festive as you walk along the iconic Regent Street. Stretching across the entire street and illuminating the luxury shops, these lights will be on a timer, making the overall displays more eco-friendly.
Nearest c2c station: Fenchurch Street then Central Line to Oxford Circus
Leadenhall Market Christmas lights 2025
Switches on Thursday 13 November 2025
The square mile’s own impressive Christmas lights will be once again switched on by the Lord Mayor, and feature an 18ft Christmas tree, giant baubles and LED lights throughout the market.
Nearest c2c station: Fenchurch Street
Covent Garden Christmas lights
Switches on Wednesday 12 November 2025
One of London’s oldest shopping areas features a massive multimedia display with over 40 golden balls, 12 giant baubles and 8 spinning disco balls. The centrepiece of the whole affair will be a 55ft Christmas tree in the middle of the Covent Garden Piazza, covered in over 30,000 LED lights. 2025’s theme is “The Theatre of Christmas”.
Nearest c2c station: Fenchurch Street then Central Line to Oxford Circus
Southend Christmas lights
Switches on 15 November 2025
From 1pm, the city centre will burst into life with a festive market, live entertainment, and magical moments for the whole family to enjoy. Brought to you by Southend City BID, this year’s event will be bigger and brighter than ever, finishing with the spectacular Christmas Lights Switch On at 6pm, followed by the fireworks finale on the seafront at 7.30pm.
Nearest c2c station: Southend Central
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