The nights are beginning to draw in and the weather is starting to get chilly, which can only mean one thing - Christmas is nearly here.

Aside from the annual event of hauling your Christmas tree out of the attic, what better way is there to get into the festive spirit than to watch London light up with pretty decorations?

Make sure to get these Christmas lights switch-on events in your diary and see the start of the festive season light up the city.

Chelsea

When: Saturday November 18

Tube: Sloane Square

There will be the chance to meet real reindeer and see Father Christmas turning on the lights. Entertainment will begin from 2pm across the area in Duke of York Square, Sloane Square and Pavilion Road and build up to the switch-on moment at 5pm in Sloane Square.

Oxford Street

Oxford Street will turn their Christmas lights on November 7
Oxford Street will turn their Christmas lights on November 7

When: Tuesday November 7 from 5pm

Tube: Oxford Circus

The NSPCC and Capital FM will be hosting the switch-on, with live performances from some of the UK's hottest artists - soon to be revealed.

There will be more than 750,000 giant baubles suspended above the shopping district in a spectacular display of light.

Regent Street

Festive: Christmas shoppers in Regent Street
Festive: Christmas shoppers in Regent Street

When: Thursday November 16

Tube: Oxford Circus/ Piccadilly Circus

The stunning showcase of over 300,000 twinkling LED lights will again light up the whole of W1, making this the biggest and most spectacular parade of Christmas lights in the capital.

Marylebone

Dame Barbara Windsor will switch on the Marylebone Christmas lights

When: Wednesday November 15

Tube: Marylebone

Legendary actress Dame Barbara Windsor will bring some winter sparkle to Marylebone when she switches on the Christmas lights.

Carnaby Street

When: Thursday November 9 at 6pm

Tube: Oxford Circus

Carnaby's vibrant Christmas decorations are well known in London. There will be discounts, live music and free in-store activities to celebrate the switch-on, with the event running from 5pm to 9pm.

Bond Street

When: Tuesday November 7 from 5pm

Tube: Bond Street

There will be extra sparkle in Bond Street when the Christmas lights are switched on.

Covent Garden

When: Tuesday November 14 from 5pm

Tube: Covent Garden

Southbank

When: Tuesday November 7 from 5pm

Tube: Waterloo

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