West End lights up for the festive season Visitors to the capital can once again enjoy sparkling seasonal illuminations in central London, including Regent Street, St James’s, Piccadilly, St Martin’s Lane and Leicester Square.

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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Members of the public watch the Spirit of Christmas lights switch on across London’s West End, marking the 70th anniversary of Regent Street's festive displays. Picture Date: Thursday November 7, 2024. PA Photo. London West End’s theatre stars and Heart of London Business Alliance also switched on the St Martin’s Lane lights. The Regent Street and St James’s Christmas lights will be turned on every evening until 5th January and St Martin’s Lane, Leicester Square and Coventry Street until 7th January 2025. Photo credit should read: Jack Hall/PA Media Assignments
EDITORIAL USE ONLY Members of the public watch the Spirit of Christmas lights switch on across London’s West End, marking the 70th anniversary of Regent Street's festive displays. Picture Date: Thursday November 7, 2024. PA Photo. London West End’s theatre stars and Heart of London Business Alliance also switched on the St Martin’s Lane lights. The Regent Street and St James’s Christmas lights will be turned on every evening until 5th January and St Martin’s Lane, Leicester Square and Coventry Street until 7th January 2025. Photo credit should read: Jack Hall/PA Media Assignments

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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Members of the public watch the Spirit of Christmas lights switch on across London’s West End, marking the 70th anniversary of Regent Street's festive displays. Picture Date: Thursday November 7, 2024. PA Photo. London West End’s theatre stars and Heart of London Business Alliance also switched on the St Martin’s Lane lights. The Regent Street and St James’s Christmas lights will be turned on every evening until 5th January and St Martin’s Lane, Leicester Square and Coventry Street until 7th January 2025.
EDITORIAL USE ONLY Members of the public watch the Spirit of Christmas lights switch on across London’s West End, marking the 70th anniversary of Regent Street's festive displays. Picture Date: Thursday November 7, 2024. PA Photo. London West End’s theatre stars and Heart of London Business Alliance also switched on the St Martin’s Lane lights. The Regent Street and St James’s Christmas lights will be turned on every evening until 5th January and St Martin’s Lane, Leicester Square and Coventry Street until 7th January 2025.
EDITORIAL USE ONLY Members of the public watch the Spirit of Christmas lights switch on across London’s West End, marking the 70th anniversary of Regent Street's festive displays. Picture Date: Thursday November 7, 2024. PA Photo. London West End’s theatre stars and Heart of London Business Alliance also switched on the St Martin’s Lane lights. The Regent Street and St James’s Christmas lights will be turned on every evening until 5th January and St Martin’s Lane, Leicester Square and Coventry Street until 7th January 2025. Photo credit should read: Jack Hall/PA Media Assignments
EDITORIAL USE ONLY Members of the public watch the Spirit of Christmas lights switch on across London’s West End, marking the 70th anniversary of Regent Street's festive displays. Picture Date: Thursday November 7, 2024. PA Photo. London West End’s theatre stars and Heart of London Business Alliance also switched on the St Martin’s Lane lights. The Regent Street and St James’s Christmas lights will be turned on every evening until 5th January and St Martin’s Lane, Leicester Square and Coventry Street until 7th January 2025. Photo credit should read: Jack Hall/PA Media Assignments
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