Christmas is the busiest retail window of the year, and a well-designed banner outside your shop or venue can pull in passing trade that would otherwise walk by. From traditional reds and golds to modern minimal designs, a banner gives you a flexible, low-cost way to mark the season without rewiring shop signage.
This guide covers what works for Christmas banners in London, including size, material, message and where to hang them. Everything here is based on what we print from our Putney Heath studio for shops, schools, churches and event organisers across the capital.
For a Christmas banner in London, a 5ft x 3ft 510gsm PVC banner with hemmed edges and brass eyelets costs around £42 and lasts several seasons if stored properly. Order by 11am for same-day collection from Putney Heath. Keep the message short, use high-contrast colour, and hang it 8 to 12 feet up for shop fronts.
Why Christmas Banners Still Work in 2026
Christmas trade decisions are made on the pavement. Shoppers walking down Putney High Street or Wandsworth town centre rarely plan every stop, so a clear banner advertising late-night opening, a Christmas Eve cut-off or a festive product range can win you the sale.
Banners also reuse. A well-stored PVC banner from one December prints will happily come out again the next, which spreads the cost over three or four seasons. That is hard to beat for value compared with paying for fresh window vinyls every year.
Banner Sizes That Work for Christmas
The right size depends on where the banner sits. A shop above-door space usually fits a 5ft x 2ft or 6ft x 2ft banner. A railings banner outside a church or community hall is usually 8ft x 3ft. For homes celebrating with a banner across the front, 5ft x 3ft is the most common request from customers in Fulham and Battersea.
Shop Front Christmas Banners
Above the door is the prime spot. Measure the lintel width and order a banner that sits 100mm narrower than the brickwork so it does not catch wind. A 5ft x 2ft banner at 510gsm PVC with hemmed edges and brass eyelets is around £36 from our Putney studio.
Event and Hall Banners
Christmas fairs, carol concerts and community events usually need an 8ft x 3ft or 8ft x 4ft banner to be readable across a car park or playground. We print these the same day if your artwork lands by 11am.
A clear Christmas banner can lift footfall on cold December afternoons more than any window display.
Christmas Banner Design Tips
Keep the message to six words or fewer. Shoppers read banners in under three seconds. Common winners include Open Christmas Eve, Last Orders 22 Dec, Festive Menu Now, Christmas Gifts In Store and Late Night Thursday.
Use red on cream, gold on dark green or white on deep navy. Pure black text on red is harder to read at distance than people expect, so test your design from across the road before signing off the proof.
Common Christmas Banner Sizes and Prices
| Size | Best Use | Material | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3ft x 2ft | Window or door panel | 510gsm PVC | £31 |
| 5ft x 2ft | Shop fascia | 510gsm PVC | £36 |
| 5ft x 3ft | House front | 510gsm PVC | £42 |
| 8ft x 3ft | Church or hall | 510gsm PVC | £52 |
| 8ft x 4ft | Event car park | 510gsm PVC | £60 |
Where to Hang Christmas Banners in London
Brick walls take screws into wall plugs, with the eyelets giving you a clean fix. Scaffolding poles in central London locations like Soho or Covent Garden work well with cable ties through brass eyelets. Railings outside churches in Westminster or Marylebone are quick with bungee cords. Avoid hanging banners across pavements at head height, council enforcement teams will remove them.
Six words, high contrast, hung above eye line. That is the whole formula for a Christmas banner that works.
Storing the Banner for Next Christmas
Roll the banner print-side out around a length of cardboard tube, do not fold it. Store somewhere dry and out of direct sun, a loft is ideal. With sensible storage a 510gsm PVC banner will look fresh for three or four Christmas seasons before colour starts to fade.
Keep year-specific copy off the design if you want maximum reuse. Open Christmas Eve and Festive Menu Now reuse for life. Christmas 2026 forces a reprint next year. The wording choice changes the cost-per-use of the banner over its lifespan more than any other design decision.
Label the storage tube with the design, size and last use date. If you have several seasonal banners, this saves rummaging in January when you want to bring out the New Year banner instead of unrolling them all to check which is which.
Ready to Get Your Banner Printed?
Christmas banners are one of the cheapest ways to make a shop or venue feel ready for the season, and a well-made 510gsm PVC banner will come back out for several years. Send your artwork before 11am and we will print, hem and eyelet it the same day from Putney Heath.
If you need help with sizing or design, give us a ring on 020 3669 9854 or WhatsApp +447376464869 and we will talk you through the options.
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