Lady’s 7 Christmas Trees in London You Have to See

Christmas trees are popping up all over London. Everywhere I go there’s a fir decked with lights and baubles. Some are seasonal staples, others new additions to the London Christmas scene, and all are getting me in the mood to belt out carols as I walk down the street. In wandering, I’ve come across a lot of Christmas trees in London, but there are 7 that stand out above the rest.

Christmas Trees in London

Why? For different reasons. Some are enormous. Others are stylish. And still more are picture pretty.

Seeing them is one of the best Christmas things to do in London. So read on for my top picks of the season.

1. Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square

London’s annual Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is one of the biggest and brightest in the city. Tall and slender, it’s one of the most unique trees of the season.

Ever since Norway first gave the British people a tree in honor of the UK’s support in World War II, a giant Norwegian spruce has graced Trafalgar Square every December. It’s great to take it in when carol singers add their voices to the scene.

2. Christmas Tree in St James’s

Not far from Trafalgar Square, the Christmas tree in St James’s takes over Waterloo Place next to the Guards Crimean War Memorial.

I first noticed it one December when late sunrises lit up the sky in orange to match the shiny ornaments on its boughs. Since then it’s been one of my favorite Christmas trees in London. I love the way it stands out in the middle of the street.

3. Christmas Tree at The Connaught

London’s hotels have a tradition of decking the halls, lobbies, and restaurants with seasonal decor, and The Connaught in Mayfair is no exception.

Its annual Christmas tree sits outside the hotel’s entrance and adds to the lights and atmosphere on Mount Street, which always puts on a good show at Christmastime.

4. Christmas Tree Hidden in Pickering Place

The Christmas tree hidden away in Pickering Place in St James’s is one of my favorites. I stumbled upon it by accident once, and I love how it takes pride of place in the wintry courtyard.

I make a point of walking down the historic covered alley to get to it every year. Seeing it is one of my favorite things to do in London in winter.

5. Christmas Tree in Covent Garden

Another part of London where the tree takes pride of place is Covent Garden. The piazza is full of everything from giant baubles to larger-than-life mistletoe, but the real eye-catcher is the Christmas tree.

Standing tall outside the covered market, it dominates the square and brings the season to life. It’s a great one for photography, too.

6. Christmas Tree in Claridge’s

Back in Mayfair, perhaps the most non-traditional of all the Christmas trees in London is the one in Claridge’s.

The hotel is known for having a different famous designer take charge of the tree each year, making it more fashionable than most women in Mayfair. It’s great to pop in each winter and see it in the lobby.

7. Christmas Tree in St Pancras International

Up in King’s Cross, the annual Christmas tree in St Pancras International train station might just be my favorite.

While the theme changes every year, the tree is always creative—one year it was covered in teddy bears—and tall enough that it never fails to catch my eye as I walk by.

London Christmas Trees

And that’s what I love so much about London’s Christmas trees. They make the skies bright on dark winter days and bring color to the city in the festive season.

I can’t wait to see more in the coming weeks, and if you hear me belting out Christmas carols in the streets, you’ll know why.

How about you? What do you think are the best Christmas trees in London?

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