6 Dazzling Spots To See Christmas Lights In Liverpool

Liverpool has the second most popular Christmas lights in the UK, and after reading this list of the best Christmas lights you will understand why.

Katherine Notman • November 6, 2024

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Where are the Christmas lights in Liverpool, we hear you ask. Well, visit the city centre and you’ll see plenty but not all Christmas lights are created equal. So, here are our top picks, from trees that you can literally walk through to tunnels of light complete with festive tunes. If you’re looking for a golden glow, check out Liverpool’s Candlelight Christmas concerts for a fun reinterpretation of classic tunes.

1. Liverpool One

liverpool one christmas — Image: Gareth Jones

Liverpool ONE’s Christmas lights are truly spectacular this year, including the usual reindeer and a huge, illuminated Christmas tree by the Alpine market. Everywhere you look there are colourful decorations to admire whilst you shop. So, if you want to see the best Christmas lights in Liverpool, you need to visit Liverpool ONE where Christmas really does come to life.

2. Church Alley

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Another unmissable spot for Christmas lights in Liverpool is Church Alley, where there is a stunning tunnel of light. Four times a day festive tracks play and the tunnel begins to change colour, with the display lasting for ten minutes each time.

If you want to catch it then you need to visit between 4.30 pm and 7.30 pm but the lights are stunning at any time of day and they really bring some festive sparkle to the street.

3. Liverpool Christmas Market

Liverpool Christmas market, illuminated, complete with a ferris wheel. — Photo: Korng Sok on Unsplash

Liverpool Christmas Market is back on St. George’s Plateau between November 16 and December 24, and it looks phenomenal. The Christmas lights bring a real festive atmosphere to the market and you can, of course, admire them as you shop around the stalls, eating and drinking as you go.

The market itself is open between 11 am and 10 pm every day, open to be enjoyed by everyone who visits until Christmas Eve this year. We’d recommend visiting after sunset to really appreciate the glow of those lights.

4. Albert Dock Light Trail

A yellow submarine made from fairy lights at Albert Dock's light trail. — Photo: PR

Albert Dock usually hosts Christmas lights every year, with this year’s details not announced yet. Plus, after a little walk around the lights you can enjoy some festive food at one of Albert Dock’s many amazing restaurants, including Lunyalita, Madre, Rosa’s Thai and Gusto. There are be food trucks along the dock, offering decadent and warming hot chocolate and on weekends, live music will be on hand to entertain throughout December.

5. Enchanted at Knowsley Safari Park

Two illuminated giraffes stand before a crowd at Knowsley Safari Park. — Photo: Knowsley Safari Park, Facebook

Head to Knowsley Safari Park and you’ll find the most charming light display. Enchanted featured illuminated deer, giraffes and much more, bringing a good dollop of festive cheer to the park. Kids and adults alike will love it, and the lights are so beautiful that they will even keep the little ones captivated. The event will run until December 23, and you can book your slot on the website.

6. Williamson Square

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The glorious Christmas tree at Williamson Square is waiting for you to walk through it, discovering a truly magical experience. If you look up when you’re inside you’ll see a beautiful swirl of sparkling Christmas lights and it will be well worth the visit.

Once the sun sets, Liverpool sparkles and right now it’s sparkling even more than usual! So use our guide to go and have some festive fun. After all, Christmas is only once a year!