Friday 20 November 2026 – 4:00pm to 7:30pm

The lights on the Mortlake with East Sheen Society Christmas Tree in the Sheen Lane Health Centre precinct will be switched on by the Mayor of Richmond, Cllr Nancy Baldwin, at 5.00pm, on Friday 20th November 2026. She will be accompanied by children from local primary schools singing carols.

East Sheen Village are also organising the start of the festive season with an evening of Christmas cheer, late-night shopping, lots of carols, and family fun.

• Meet Father Christmas – Santa will arrive at 4.30pm and will get comfortable at James Anderson, 363 Upper Richmond Road West to greet the children.
• Face painting – also at James Anderson, Glitterlicious will be available to create fabulous faces.
• Carols & live music – local choirs will fill the air with Christmas spirit all around East Sheen.
• Late-night shopping – browse unique gifts and seasonal delights at Sheen’s much-loved local shops, cafés, and restaurants.
• Festive displays – twinkling shop windows and over 50 real Christmas trees lighting up the streets.

This much-loved event is a chance to celebrate the wonderful local shops, restaurants, and cafés while enjoying a joyful evening together. Organised by East Sheen Village in collaboration with local groups, schools and businesses, the event promises a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all ages.

So, put the date in your diary, wrap up warm, gather your loved ones, start at Milestone Green about 4pm and then make the short walk to the Health Centre to watch the lights turned on and the carol singing by 5pm.