MARYLEBONE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON AND IMMERSIVE SHOPPING EVENING
THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER 3-8PM

To celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season, Central London destination Marylebone Village has announced further details of their Christmas Lights festive switch on taking place Thursday 10 November 2022, 3pm – 8pm. The event is organised and funded by The Howard de Walden Estate in support of local mental health charity partner Mind in Brent Wandsworth and Westminster.

Jo Good hosts as Martin and Roman Kemp switch-on the Christmas lights during the Merry Marylebone Christmas shopping event in Marylebone Village, London. Picture date: Wednesday November 10, 2021. PA Photo. Over 60 retail stores, restaurants, pubs and independent businesses in Marylebone Village came together for experiential event that saw visitors receive exclusive discounts and promotions, in-store events, live music, workshops and Marylebone Lane pedestrianised for the first time ever. Photo credit: David Parry/PA Wire

Shoppers are invited to experience an unforgettable evening packed with festive workshops, 30+ artisan market stalls, roaming music from local jazz bar 28-50 by Night, late night shopping, Santa’s grotto, fairground with Ferris Wheel, a celebrity switch on moment and much more.

The switch on moment for the impressive Christmas Lights will take place on the Devonshire Street stage, hosted by BBC London’s Jo Good at 6pm by a soon to be announced celebrity guest.

The Christmas light display illuminating the streets of Marylebone for the festive season will be carbon neutral, with all installation emissions being 100% offset. All bulbs are LED saving 75% more energy than standard bulbs.

A range of festive activities for all ages will also be in full swing, including wreath making workshops, and live festive illustrations. For more information on the workshops and for details on how to book in, see below:

● Wreath Making Workshops (£10pp) – to book, visit here
● Live Illustration (£5pp) – drop in activity

100% of all proceeds made from the festive activities – including donations to the Santa’s Grotto and festive workshops – will be donated to Charity partner Mind in Brent Wandsworth and Westminster. The ever-popular charity tombola is also back and offers the chance to win fantastic prizes from a host of Marylebone Village brands, including a voucher for 4 for an evening of jazz food and wine at 28-50 by Night, breakfast for two at Fischers, or a Solo diamond bracelet from Mejuri, to name a few.

Showcasing the community spirit, Marylebone Village shops, cafes, bars and restaurants will join together to offer shoppers a huge range of value-added offers, festive experiences, exclusive discounts, and specially created menus for one night only.

Maria and her dog Polly at the Merry Marylebone Christmas shopping event in Marylebone Village, London. Picture date: Wednesday November 10, 2021. PA Photo. Over 60 retail stores, restaurants, pubs and independent businesses in Marylebone Village came together for experiential event that saw visitors receive exclusive discounts and promotions, in-store events, live music, workshops and Marylebone Lane pedestrianised for the first time ever. Photo credit: David Parry/PA Wire

A whole host of stores will be extending their opening hours until 8pm for visitors to enjoy after-work late night Christmas shopping. This includes retailers such as agnès b, Brora, Dinny Hall, Lululemon, Matches, Mejuri, Sirplus and Wyse London. Also beauty brands Aesop, Margaret Dabbs London, The Organic Pharmacy and Italian soap and fragrance company Ortigia Siciliana.

Many fashion, wellness and beauty brands will be offering flash sales during the evening, including 20% off with agnès b, Dinny Hall, David Mellor, and 10% off with Brora, Sirplus and Koibird. Shoppers will also be offered complimentary in-store drinks and festive snacks such as mince pies at Aesop, Caroline Gardener, Clarendon Fine Art, Margaret Dabbs London, Sirplus, Tracey Neuls and Wolford.

Photo credit: David Parry/PA Wire

Visitors on the night can also enjoy the following exclusive gifts and promotions:
● Caroline Gardener – running a giveaway competition to win £500 to spend in store
● Clarendon Fine Art – £500 off any purchase above £3,000 (exclusions apply)
● Diptyque – Complimentary engraving services when purchasing 190g candles, eau de parfum and eau de toilette
● Little Greene – running giveaway competition to win a colour consultation with experts and 5L of paint in a colour & finish of your choice
● Lululemon – On the spot prize items given to shoppers, win a host of prizes that includes socks, belt bag, water bottle, key chain & more
● Mejuri – complimentary tote bag when spending £150 or more
● Monica Vinader – complimentary Monica Vinader Scented Candle when spending £180 or more
● RIXO – hot chocolate in store also discover a festive in-store activation, with more details to follow soon
● Wolford – complimentary legwear when spending £150 or more

Dining hotspots offering all day Merry Marylebone promotions and deals include: 31 Below (Free mince pie & Christmas aperitif when spend £100 or more), Aubaine (exclusive 25% discount card off la carte menu), Blandford Comptoir (Christmas set menu), Delamina (Complimentary mulled wine to diners between 3.30-5.30pm), Hagen (Danish mulled wine served), 108 Brasserie (offering passers-by a complimentary hot chocolate).

There will also be over 30 stalls serving festive street food including German hotdogs, churros, baked goods, luxury chocolate from chocolatiers Rococo and Prestat, and many gifts to choose from the likes of Playground Posh, Zedes Jewellery and handmade pottery from Deterra London.

Merry Marylebone launches on Thursday 10th November and will continue throughout the festive season with a series of special seasonal promotions, and further activations that will all be announced shortly. For full event information, participating brands, updates and activations, visit Marylebonevillage.com and follow @MaryleboneVillage