Key information
Start date: Sunday 14 December 2025
End date: Monday 22 December 2025
Venue: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN, GB
Cost: Free
About the event
This year Chanukah celebration returns to Trafalgar Square, with the Menorah standing tall from 14 to 22 December 2025. Supported by the Mayor of London since 2007, it is a symbol of unity and welcome for people of all backgrounds.
Join us for ChanukahLIVE!, for one day only, on 16 December 2025. Organised by the Jewish Leadership Council with the London Jewish Forum. Enjoy live music, dancing and doughnuts as Trafalgar Square comes alive beneath Europe’s tallest Menorah.
For more information, visit the Jewish Leadership Council website.
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.