Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2026: Dates & Details
The Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival returns from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover 16 free light installations, the 'Dreamscape' theme, and essential visitor tips.
The Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival returns from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover 16 free light installations, the 'Dreamscape' theme, and essential visitor tips.
Discover the three spectacular winter light trails illuminating London this January. Find dates, times, and locations for Southbank, Battersea, and Canary Wharf displays.
The Southbank Winter Lights festival illuminates London from Jan 7-18, 2026. Discover 11 artworks for free. Find the best visiting times and details here.
Four major UK airports have increased drop-off fees for 2026, with Gatwick now the most expensive at £10. Find out how much London Heathrow, City, and Bristol are charging.
London's festive displays, including Oxford Street and Regent Street, will soon be switched off. Find out the exact date for the 2025 lights and your final chance to see them.
Heathrow Airport has increased its drop-off fee to £7, days after London City announced its own charge. Find out the latest costs and driver reactions.
The 10th annual Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival illuminates London from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover the free 'Dreamscape' light trail, timings, and how to visit.
Dreading untangling fairy lights? Discover four simple, effective storage techniques to keep your Christmas decorations organised and ready for next December. Your future self will thank you!
A reader defends the Switch 2's Kirby Air Riders, arguing it's a joyful, content-rich alternative to Mario Kart and the perfect festive family game. Discover why it scored an 8.5/10.
The coastguard has stood down its search for two men missing after a Christmas Day sea swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services urge caution.
Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley reunite in the first Amandaland Christmas special on BBC One. Read our review of this brilliantly bittersweet festive tale from the Motherland spin-off.
Fans declare Christmas saved as Olivia Colman leads Peep Show cast reunion on The Great British Bake Off's 2025 festive special. Read the heartwarming reaction.
The beloved cast of Peep Show reunites for a heartwarming, no-stakes Christmas Bake Off special. Olivia Colman, David Mitchell, and more bring festive cheer to the tent. Watch now on Channel 4.
Your guide to Christmas Day TV 2025, featuring Olivia Colman's Peep Show cast Bake Off special and Jennifer Saunders & Joanna Lumley's screen reunion. Discover festive films and live Ashes cricket.
Explore the surprising Roman and Victorian origins of Christmas on December 25th. Discover the theories behind the date and how Charles Dickens shaped our modern festivities.
Marks & Spencer's huge Christmas sale is now live with discounts of up to 50% on fashion, homeware and beauty. Discover the best bargains to snap up now.
In 2020, Polly Hudson's family braved the cold for a 'Diffmas' garden lunch with her mum. Discover how gazebos, heaters and gritted teeth failed against a British winter.
Ditch Monopoly this Christmas! Discover the 12 best family-friendly multiplayer video games for Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Perfect for festive fun with all ages.
Stunning aerial photographs by Jason Hawkes capture London's Christmas sparkle from a helicopter. See the West End lights, Winter Wonderland, and iconic landmarks. Explore the gallery now.
The 2025 festive episode of the BBC's Beyond Paradise, featuring a heartwarming reunion, has left viewers emotional and calling for a primetime slot. Season 4 is confirmed.
Islington Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection day and local Christmas tree recycling points.
Lucy Punch reveals she was 'starstruck' working with Jennifer Saunders at 22. Now, 25 years later, they reunite for the BBC's Amandaland Christmas special, promising festive comedy gold.
A retired caretaker's Philips fairy lights, bought in 1956, still work perfectly. Discover the story of this durable festive marvel and a modern light display contrast. Read more.
Discover the ultimate selection of family-friendly party games for the holidays, featuring Mario Kart World, karaoke, and chaotic co-op fun. Perfect for festive gatherings.
London's Christmas lights, a tradition since 1954, are vital for the capital's economy, tourism, and social fabric. Discover the lasting impact beyond the festive season.
Discover the perfect festive walking route to see London's dazzling Christmas lights, including Regent Street and Carnaby Street, all in under 60 minutes. Plan your visit now!
Explore the City of London's dazzling festive installations for 2025. From lantern trails to Snoopy sculptures, discover the magic with our guide to the BIDs' Christmas events.
London's iconic Shard will illuminate its top 20 storeys as a giant red Christmas stocking on Christmas Eve, visible for over 40 miles. A spectacular festive finale for the capital.
A visual journey through the weekend's festive highlights, from traditional horse-drawn carts to spectacular Christmas light switch-ons across the UK. See the magic unfold.
From 1 January 2026, Heathrow Airport's drop-off fee increases by £1 to £7 per visit. Drivers get just 10 minutes and must pay online or by phone. Learn how to avoid the £80 fine.