Christmas has officially arrived in Liverpool city centre(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

12 brilliant photos as Christmas lights up Liverpool ONE

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Christmas has officially arrived in Liverpool city centre. Every year the city is awash with festive decorations, from warm fairy lights strung across the streets to Christmas trees popping up in key areas.

Neon trees, giant baubles and festive archways have decorated every inch of the city centre. There's even a brand-new Liverpool sign on Thomas Steers Way.

Liverpool ONE has planned weeks of entertainment, including a "snowfall" over the shopping complex, live performances, and character takeovers. You can see Liverpool ONE's Christmas schedule in full here.

First sneak peek at the Liverpool Christmas Markets

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The annual Christmas Markets are also back from Saturday, November 16, until Tuesday, December 24. Every year the markets bring a massive helping of festive fun and atmosphere with something for all ages to enjoy.

Visitors can shop to their hearts' content or chow down on exotic food from all over the world. While kids enjoy the entertainment, rides and carousels, adults can pull up a seat at Alpine Bar or Karaoke Huts.

And if that isn't enough, Liverpool City Council has confirmed four new markets are across Liverpool and the city centre. Check out the full list of Christmas markets here.

  1. Neon trees, giant baubles and festive archways have decorated every inch of the city centre
    1 of 12(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  2. Christmas lights in Liverpool One
    2 of 12(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  3. Every year the city is awash with festive decorations
    3 of 12(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  1. Christmas has officially arrived in Liverpool city centre
    4 of 12(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  2. A giant bauble in Liverpool city centre
    5 of 12(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  3. A huge Christmas tree sits above Bar Hutte
    6 of 12(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  1. The famous tree in the centre of Liverpool ONE has returned
    7 of 12(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  2. Decorated trees outside the Odeon cinema in Liverpool ONE
    8 of 12(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  3. Brightly-lit trees light up the walkway in Liverpool city centre
    9 of 12(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  1. A huge lit-up Christmas tree sits on the roof of the German hut
    10 of 12(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  2. Just one of the many reindeer decorations around the city centre
    11 of 12(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  3. A Christmas tree with a dazzling reflection in the water
    12 of 12(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)