With less than 85 days to go, London is starting to look ever so Christmassy. There's no sign of Halloween in sight as the capital's major streets begin setting up their stunning light displays in anticipation of December 25. Tourist attractions such as Leadenhall Market and Kew Gardens are also getting in on the action, with a slew of switch-on events already in the calendars.
Most are taking place in the first few weeks of November before the lights are pulled down in early January, so there's plenty of time to get your festive fix. Details for the likes of Regent Street and Covent Garden are so far being kept under wraps but we've made an educated guess based off previous years. Keep reading to find out the confirmed and likely dates London's Christmas lights will illuminate the capital.
READ MORE: Selfridges' Christmas shop is open - and it's bigger than ever Confirmed dates Crowds searching for the perfect gift under Oxford Street's 300,000 stars is an image straight from a postcard. Synonymous with Christmas, the shopping street's impressive display will light up on Tuesday, November 5. A Big Day of Joy will take place on Saturday, December 7, with live performances, shop activities, and festive experiences in aid of charity partner Great Ormond Street Hospital.
All the money raised will help provide festive cheer for children on the hospital's wards. London's original Christmas display is the one everyone makes the journey into central to see. The massive spirits are i.