In pictures: Chinese New Year in the UK

Crowds gather in Chinatown in London to celebrate the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year.

Although it is the Year of the Ox, paraphernalia depicting all 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac are on show.

The Chinese believe the colour red keeps away bad luck. Red lanterns such as these are a common sight.

Police watch as the costumed dancers snake their way through London's Chinatown.

Trinkets and good luck charms are on sale for those hoping for a happy year.

Lion dancers were cheered by the crowds milling around London's Chinatown on the day.

The UK's cold weather did not put thousands off from visiting Chinatown for the event.

A shopkeeper in London's Chinatown decorates his store with lanterns in preparation for the parties.

Revellers of all ages, including this little boy, gathered to mark the Chinese New Year.

Shoppers in Chinatown mark the Year of the Ox - an animal symbolising resolve and tenacity - by spending.

Celebrations also took place in Liverpool - which has the oldest Chinese community in the UK.

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