Happy holidays to all of my readers. It's that time of year again. Welcome to 2025's edition of London's Christmas lights, displays, and decorations. This year, London decorated much earlier than it has ever done before, and many of the displays were in place from early November. The earlier start meant that I was able to venture out to see the displays and lights without enduring the crazy crowds that were in place last year when I found it much too busy to enjoy myself.
Covent Garden: Covent Garden is always a festive part of London with decorations in the market hall and floral displays inside and outside the building. This year, they have joined with Lego to create a display with Santa and reindeer. In past year's, they would have various Lego sculptures. In addition to the sculptures, they have a Lego pop-up where people can play: "Is it Play You're Looking For?"
In previous years, the following Lego installations appeared at Covent Garden over the holidays: last year's display of elves, 'Christmas Carousel of Creativity', Santa and his reindeer, a large snowglobe filled with London monuments made from Lego, and a large Lego advent calendar which was opened daily. Visitors could sit inside the sleigh and have their photographs taken and were encouraged to use social media to upload them.
The large Christmas tree is also back outside Covent Garden, and there is real snow on the hour every hour.
The floral displays at Covent Garden are always popular.
I did not go out for too many sweets this year because I am shifting some weight, but I did enjoy this popular reindeer cream dessert from Dolce Vyta at Covent Garden.
The Ivy Market Grill usually puts on a display, and this year's was a train and Christmas trees.
King's Cross: King's Cross always have a festive tree, and this year there are two. One of them is at the Eurostar terminal - "Powered by Dreams", which supports Great Ormond Street children's hospital. The second one is at King's Cross train station and is inspired by "Harry Potter".
Coal Drops Yard: This newer area of London just a few minutes from King's Cross has three Christmas trees to see, and they also host a festive market and foodie market.
Mayfair: Mayfaire has som beautiful lights and decorations.
Cartier's shop front is one of the best areas to see in London.
Burlington Arcade's decorations this year are "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
The decorations on New Bond Street feature the diamond pattern as used last year.
The shop fronts and decorations are always pretty here.
Connaught Christmas tree this year was previously posted here.
The wine shop near Berkley Square always does a different display, and this year's was a table.
Anabell's on Berkley Square is also worth a visit, and this year was a theme that reminded me of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe".
Seven Dials: This part of London had the same Christmas lights as last year with the focus on the actual roundabout where the area gets its name.
Nearby in Seven Dials by Covent Garden is a market which always decorates.
Carnaby Street: This street in London used to host amazing displays of Christmas lights, but the last time that it did, it got too busy. The past two years have seen the same light display but with different colours.
Fortnum and Mason: The front of the department store is an advent calendar. The window displays are always worth a look as well.
Leicester Square: The square this year has been transformed into an ice skating rink, though there is a smaller Christmas market here too as usual. Nearby on St. Martin's Lane are an updated series of lights that feature the area's popularity for west end theatre.
Wembley: Wembley has its own light trail featuring different displays, and I really liked the gingerbread house.
They also had some displays with Christmas information, such as origins of Christmas.
The steps outside of Wembley have been made in the design of a Christmas tree.
I also really liked the lit-up telephone booths.
They brought the Christmas tree back and also the light display from the station to the stadium.
Christmas cocktails: London has its fair share of Christmas treats and cocktails, although I did not enjoy too much this year. The Chocolate Cocktail Club was one place that I did visit, and I had a selection of festive cocktails, including the chocolat reindeer as a cocktail glass filled with a cream and chocolate liquer.
Liberty: The department store has its festive shop windows and Christmas trees.
Oxford Street: The street in London has had the same decorations for the past several years - stars. Where it meets Regent Street has additional lights.
Regent Street: These angels have been bringing the festive joy to the street every Christmas. They are based on the street's original lights.
There are always some nice window displays around here too.
Selfridges: Selfridges this year have gone in collaboration with Disney on the lights and shop windows. They also have a mini party in the store as well.
Inside the food hall are tributes to Disney.
I loved the shop windows, which each were from a different Disney film.
St. Christopher's Place: The coloured dots were lit up and looked extra festive, and they have added additional floral displays around this popular spot for cafes and restaurants.
Harrods: The department store this year has not done anything special as it had in previous years.
Knightsbridge: The shops have decorated.
Duke of York Square at Sloane Square: Duke of York Square has continued their "Twelve Days of Christmas" decorations.
The memory garden this year was held here instead of Grosvenor Square.
King's Road.
Sloane Square: This year, one of the places to be was the Ralph Lauren cafe. I had a hot chocolate and cookie.
Battersea: Battersea has a lot of decorations and puts on a display projected onto Battersea Power Station.
Inside the power station was decorated.
The Battersea Power Station this year had projections from Apple designed by the public and famous celebrities and artists. It featured Christmas trees.
Happy holidays to all of my readers.
Last year, I covered the treats in with the Christmas decorations, and you can read the posts here:
- London Festive Treats 2023
- London's Christmas Lights, Decorations, and Treats 2022
- London's Christmas Lights, Decorations, and Treats 2021
Previous London Christmas lights are below:
- London Christmas Displays 2024
- London's Christmas Lights and Decorations 2023
- London's Festive Christmas Treats, 2023
London's Christmas Lights, Decorations, and Treats 2022 - London's Christmas Lights, Decorations, and Treats 2021
- Where to see London's Christmas Lights and Decorations in 2020
- Where to Buy Christmas-Themed Treats in London (2020)
- Where to see London Christmas lights and decorations (2019 Edition)
- Christmas in London 2018 - Lights and Displays
- Where to see London's Christmas Lights 2017
- London's Christmas Lights 2016
- Christmas Lights and Windows 2015
- London Christmas Lights 2014
- London's Christmas Lights 2013
- London Christmas Lights and Window Displays 2012
Previous London Window displays are below (I've phased these out as they have not been as interesting the past few years and more interest seems to be on the facade of the building as opposed to displays inside the windows):
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