This event is in the past.
Key information
Start date: Wednesday 25 December 2024
End date: Thursday 02 January 2025
Venue: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN, GB
Cost: Free
About the event
The Menorah in Trafalgar Square is a beloved tradition that unites Londoners from all walks of life to celebrate the eight-day festival.
Since 2007, the Mayor of London has proudly sponsored the Menorah, symbolising the strong bond between the Mayor and the Jewish community. The Menorah is a beacon for everyone in London, welcoming people of all religious, cultural, and political backgrounds.
This is organised by the Jewish Leadership Council in collaboration with the London Jewish Forum.
Come and experience the warmth and light of Chanukah in Trafalgar Square.
Message from the mayor (2023)
Hear the message from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, on the occasion of last year's Chanukah on the Square.
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Plan your visit
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Trafalgar Square is easy to reach by public transport, including buses, the Tube, and national rail services.
Tube
The nearest Underground station with step-free access from platform to street level is Westminster Station, which is served by the Jubilee, District, and Circle lines. From Westminster Station, it’s about a 10-minute walk to Trafalgar Square.
Charing Cross Underground Station is the closest Tube station and is served by the Northern and Bakerloo lines. However, please note that this station does not have step-free access.
Bus
Bus routes that stop close to Trafalgar Square include:
Routes 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 15, 23, 87, 88, 91, 139, and 176, with most buses having wheelchair access.
For accessible travel options, including step-free routes and Dial-A-Ride services, you can visit the TfL (Transport for London) website for maps and to plan your journey: tfl.gov.uk.
National Rail
The nearest railway station is Charing Cross. It is 325 metres away, approximately 3 minutes’ walk. Charing Cross rail station offers step-free access and a step-free route to Trafalgar Square.
Accessible parking
The surrounding area on Trafalgar Square can get very busy on the day of the event, so we recommend you take public transport if you're visiting the event. If you’re unable to take public transport for accessibility reasons, accessible parking is available near Trafalgar Square.
There are Blue Badge parking spaces on St Martin’s Street, located next to the National Gallery. Please be aware that these spaces are around 250 metres from the National Gallery. There are three designated Blue Badge parking bays available here.
For more information on parking, you can contact the Westminster Parking Information Service on 020 7823 4567. The helpline is open Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 8pm. To find other blue badge parking bays nearby, you can find disabled Blue Badge bays on the City of Westminster’s website using the postcode WC2N 5DN.