See London’s Christmas Lights on Foot

London in the run up to Christmas is pretty special and should really be experienced at least once in your life.  I mean, yes it can get super hectic if you leave your Christmas shopping to the last minute. And obviously loads of people come to London before Christmas, so that the city is packed. But it can be pretty magical, if you just take your time. Rather than getting caught in the hustle and bustle, why not spend an hour or two slowing down and enjoying the Christmas lights? How about a little London Christmas lights walking tour? I mean, what better way is there to see London’s Christmas Lights if not on foot? And best of all, it is completely free.

Every year, London’s major streets dress up for Christmas and put up some rather impressive Christmas lights. Official switch on is usually somewhere in early November, giving you loads of time to get yourself organised for your London Christmas Lights walking tour.

But which is the best route if you want to see London’s Christmas lights on foot? Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. I’ve put together a suitable route for your London Christmas lights walking tour that will allow you to see the best of London’s Christmas lights on foot in around an hour (give or take).

London’s Christmas lights: Oxford Street

Let’s start our London Christmas lights walking tour at Oxford Street. If you’ve spent the day Christmas shopping, chances are you might already be there anyway.

For the last couple of years, Oxford Street had sparkling light baubles, resembling snow. Before that, we’ve seen huge stars floating above the street and even a selection of oversized parcels and umbrellas, all out of coloured lights.

Best route to see London’s Christmas lights on foot: Regent Street

Once you get to Oxford Circus, head down Regent Street to see the floating angels spanning across the entire width of the street. They’ve been on display for a few years now and they do look pretty spectacular.