London's West End is all lit up for Christmas, we've rounded up the best places to spot some of London's most eye-catching lights this festive season.
The Glistening Angels on Jermyn Street
Home to some of the world's most renowned tailoring brands, Royal Warrant Holders and dining establishments. Jermyn Street is a very impressive sight to behold throughout the festive season, and the perfect place to gather a selection of some of the most unique Christmas gifts, often with a quintessentially British twist!
Lit up with a series of unique glistening angels which cascade down the famous street surrounded by stars and factoring in a mixture of glittering blues and gold lights to bring together traditional and classic Christmas look.
Housing one of the world's most famous stops, Fortnum and Mason backs onto Jermyn Street - home to one of the world's most well-known Christmas shops. To admire the lights and indulge in some delicious food, 45 Jermyn Street is a must-try with outdoor dining, if you're willing to brave the winter weather. Or if you're looking for something as steeped in history but with a taste of Europe, Franco's is the place to go! Speculated as being the oldest Italian restaurant in London, Franco's is still a firm favourite over 200 years later, with an al fresco option, Franco's is an option from breakfast through to lunch and dinner.
Piccadilly Circus
This year, Piccadilly played host to a sing-along up on the Piccadilly Lights. Crowds wondered in surprise as a series of buskers sang out some classic Christmas tunes and well-loved songs by Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande and more!
Unexpected to those just passing through London's most famous Circus, this epic sing along marked the switch on of some of the lights across London's iconic West End. Regent's Street, Jermyn Street, Piccadilly, St James's and Leicester Square were all collectively lit up bringing with it a flurry of festive cheer.
Stand in Piccadilly Circus and take in all of the wonderous lights from the surrounding streets, it certainly is a magical sight to behold.
St Martin's Lane
Theatreland has been marked with a new set of lights this Christmas, as St Martin's Lane is decked out in a festive first with a set of theatrical Christmas lights. Sandwiched in amongst some of London's famed theatres - The Duke of York, Noel Coward and Wyndham's Theatre, these lights take inspiration from the flair of the stage donning a display of eight million Christmas lights, St Martin's Lane is a-glow from 3.30pm-11pm every day.
What's more, the display is made entirely of energy-efficient LED lightbulbs and 100% recyclable coloured inserts. Christmas lights with a side of earth consciousness!
A stroll down the lane warrants a well-deserved pit-stop - Mr Fogg's Tavern, decorated in a striking festive display offers a series of festive tipples.
Sparkling Stars in Leicester Square
London's home of film and entertainment, famed for hosting stars of film and entertainment royalty, as well as actual royalty. For Christmas the trees in the Square and along the walkways are draped in sparkling stars in an nod to the stars that tread the red carpets of the square revered for hosting world premieres.
On the southwest corner of the Square is The Londoner, a modern, art led accomplishment in hospitality and the world's very first Super-Boutique hotel. Inside, there are drinks and dining options for all tastes. Cosy bar, Joshua's Tavern is inspired by the artist (and former president of The RA) that once lived around Leicester Square and frequented the local watering holes. For dining, try French-Mediterranean inspired Whitcomb's, Japanese inspired 8 at The Londoner or to embrace the surrounds of Theatreland, there is the very aptly named - The Stage.