That time of the year is finally here, as the days get shorter and the nights get longer, the Christmas spirit grows across London. 

As ever, to mark the occasion, it will mean Christmas lights will start appearing across the region and lighting up the streets of London. 

London is well known for its impressive Christmas lights displays with millions of tourists heading to the region to get a glimpse.

This includes the Oxford Street Christmas lights that bring festive cheer to the prime shopping location of London.

Oxford Street's Christmas lights display attracts millions of tourists every year all taking in the sites and joy of Christmas in London.

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When will the Oxford Street Christmas light switch on in 2024?

This year, the Oxford Street Christmas lights will be turned on Tuesday, November 5.

The Oxford Street lights will also promote sustainability with reduced operating hours and the use of LED lights.

The Christmas lights will see 300,000 stars in the sky and are in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity).

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GOSH Charity helps give seriously ill children the best chance, and childhood, possible. 

Along with an event for Oxford Street's light switch-on, there will also be the Big Day of JOY to help support the GOSH Charity.

The day will take place on December 7, with on-street performances, activities and lots of festive experiences.