when does london decorate for christmas 2024

London, like many other cities in the UK, begins decorating for Christmas starting in late November or early December. This includes the installation of Christmas trees, lights, and other festive decorations in public places like Trafalgar Square, Oxford Street, and Covent Garden. The lights along Regent Street are typically turned on in late November, and the Christmas markets open in early December. Many stores and businesses also have their own decorations up by the first week of December. The main Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is typically put up by December 1st, and the Christmas lights in Oxford Street are switched on a few days later.