Over the festive season, you can fill your Instagram feed with the best Christmas trees in London, from the traditional Norwegian spruce in Trafalgar Square to the dazzling designer display at Claridge's.
The locations below usually host some of London's top Christmas trees – check back later for confirmed details of the best London Christmas trees for 2026.
1. St Pancras Christmas tree
Admire the whimsical Christmas tree on display in the middle of St Pancras International Station, which last year featured a golden light-up tree inspired by a wind-up music box topped with a glowing ballerina. Visitors who got up close to the 12-metre-tall (39ft) tree could notice baubles each handpainted by children at Great Ormond Street Hospital with their "hopes and imaginations".
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2. Coal Drops Yard Christmas tree
Get festive with a visit to Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross, where you can usually find a 15-metre-tall (50ft) traditional Christmas tree illuminating the area. Head round the corner to Lewis Cubitt Square where you can also see Temenos – a more artistic take on the festive tree, which last year featured 19 geometric neon poles.
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3. Christmas tree at the Royal Ballet and Opera
Admire the Royal Ballet and Opera's Christmas tree, last year designed by Sir Paul Smith and inspired by the act of wrapping and unwrapping. The 2025 collaboration celebrated the ties between theatre and fashion, with the tree adorned in props and materials borrowed from the Opera House's archives – from original musical scores, candelabras and vintage baubles to curtain tassels and velvet ribbons.
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4. Granary Square Christmas tree
Last year, visitors who made their way to Granary Square in King's Cross were greeted by a 18-metre-tall (60ft) traditional Christmas tree covered in lights. The Norwegian spruce cast a golden glow to the bustling area, adding a touch of magic to those dark wintry nights.
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5. Covent Garden Christmas tree
Marvel at the huge Christmas tree that each year brings festive cheer to the cobbled streets of the 19th-century Covent Garden. The tree is handpicked in the UK each year and stands next to the iconic Market Building, which last year was filled with giant bells and more than 300,000 twinkling lights.
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6. Leadenhall Market Christmas tree
Stumble upon a beautiful festive tree at the Victorian Leadenhall Market, nestled in the heart of the City of London. Embrace the magical atmosphere with a stop at the shops and pop-up Christmas markets to pick up gifts, before wandering the locations of some of the Harry Potter films.
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7. Christmas tree at Sketch's Lecture Room and Library
See the iconic Lecture Room and Library dressed up for the festive season with a unique Christmas tree centrepiece, which last year was made by Mehbs Yaqub. The 2025 crystal tree was inspired by The Nutcracker, with a rotating window showcasing whimsical festive scenes and carvings from Hungarian artist, Vanda Bahdszki.
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8. The Royal Exchange Christmas tree
Spot the giant Christmas tree taking centre stage outside The Royal Exchange in central London. Last year, the Norwegian spruce by Fortnum & Mason stood by the entrance of the iconic building, decorated with fairy lights and baubles, while LED lights wrapped around each of its pillars, adding a festive glow to the area.
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9. Cutty Sark Christmas tree
Head to the Royal Borough of Greenwich to see Cutty Sark dressed up each year for the festive season, featuring bright lights decorating the rigging of the historic ship in the shape of a Christmas tree.
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10. The London EDITION Christmas tree
Last year saw a wonderfully creative edible Christmas tree on display at The London EDITION near Soho. Created in collaboration with celebrated cookery writer Skye McAlpine, the tree drew inspiration from Christmas recipes and timeless fairy tales such as Hansel and Gretel and the Grinch. Skye created a playful snow-dusted tree adorned with handmade, edible decorations, including gingerbread, sweets and chocolate!
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11. Aqua Shard Christmas tree
Journey 31 floors up London's tallest building to Aqua Shard, which last year had a twinkling Peter Pan-themed Christmas tree on display. The tree, made in collaboration with Great Ormond Street hospital charity, was adorned with Tinkerbell's wings, fairy dust and themed trinkets to transport visitors to the world of Neverland. Watch out for details of next year's edition and get ready to pose for the ultimate festive photo in front of the tree with a backdrop of the London skyline.
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12. Eastern City Tree
Take the perfect festive photo in front of the Eastern City Tree at Pan Pacific London. Standing at more than 20 metres (67ft) tall, it's the tallest Christmas tree in London. Last year, the tree had a 'Let it Snow' theme, featuring hundreds of glowing snowflakes, backed by a giant festive wreath spanning 10 metres (33ft) across the hotel’s plaza facade!
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13. The Connaught Christmas tree
Don't miss The Connaught hotel's annual Christmas tree in Mayfair. Last year's tree, designed by Swiss-born contemporary artist Urs Fischer, featured light up baubles each with a different AI-generated face inside to represent togetherness and community.
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14. Sea Containers Christmas tree
Snap photos of the Christmas tree at Sea Containers, which last year was created in collaboration with Colours of Ardley and paid homage to the textile brand with ornaments made from fabric offcuts in its signature stripes, patterns and colours. Decorations were in the shape of animals, seafood, fruits and spices, inspired by goods once transported to London by sea.
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15. The Macallan Christmas Tree at The Ned
Last year saw The Ned's first collaborative Christmas tree with Macallan, standing at 6.7-metres-tall (22ft) inside the stylish Grand Banking Hall. The tree was decorated with velvet bows in the Scottish whisky brand's signature red colour and copper baubles in a nod to the distillery's copper stills.
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16. Claridge's Christmas tree
Visit the luxurious Mayfair hotel to see the iconic Claridge’s London Christmas tree installation designed by Burberry's Chief Creative Officer, Daniel Lee. The 2025 tree stood as a symbol of the brand's heritage, with wild foliage to represent the outdoors, thistle – the national flower of Scotland – a nod to Burberry's connection to the Highlands, bows made from surplus fabric, and handblown brass bells and baubles inspired by the logo.
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17. Windsor Castle Christmas tree
Windsor Castle, the location of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding, displayed several trees last year, including one taken from Windsor Great Park in the castle's largest room, St George's Hall. The magnificent Christmas tree was classically adorned with hundreds of twinkling lights and mirrored ornaments.
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18. MAS-X.3 at art'otel London Hoxton
Stop by art'otel London Hoxton in east London to see one of the city's most unique Christmas trees. Last year, the striking 2.7-metre-tall (9ft) sculpture by Shane Keeling offered a modern take on the classic festive tradition, featuring a white swirl design made from broken porcelain toys.
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19. Battersea Power Station Christmas tree
Last year, members of the public could submit a Christmas tree design to be in with a chance of having it projected onto Battersea Power Station. The original designs were brought to life on the building's wash towers and chimneys alongside commissioned designs from Sir Stephen Fry, David Shrigley OBE and more.
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20. Trafalgar Square Christmas tree
See one of the most iconic Christmas trees in London at Trafalgar Square. An annual gift to the capital from Norway since 1947, London's Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is always dressed in a traditional Nordic style with vertical strings of lights.
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21. Camden Market Christmas trees
Venture to one of London's top Christmas shopping hotspots, Camden Market, which usually boasts multiple Christmas trees on display, each decked out in vibrant colours. Make sure to also seek out the dazzling canopy of light-up snowflakes and Santa's grotto during your visit.
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More information about Christmas trees in London
What is the biggest Christmas tree in London?
Eastern City Tree is the largest Christmas tree in the capital, standing at an awe-inspiring 20.4 metres (67ft) tall. The tree was created by The Christmas Decorators, a company committed to sustainability, contributing to a greener future for London.
What is the most famous Christmas tree in London?
The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is arguably the most famous Christmas tree in London, gifted by the city of Oslo each year as part of a longstanding tradition. Marking the beginning of the countdown to the festive season, many gather in Trafalgar Square for the switch-on of this charming Nordic tree.
Who gives the Christmas tree to Trafalgar Square?
Every year since 1947, Norway sends a tree to London to thank Britain for its support during World War Two. The tree is selected from woodlands around Oslo where a felling ceremony takes place, before being brought to the UK by sea and switched on during a spectacular Christmas tree ceremony in Trafalgar Square.
Where are the best Christmas tree farms in London?
You can buy a real Christmas tree in London at many spots across the city, from shops and markets to small farms and garden centres, such as Vauxhall City Farm, Pines and Needles and Mistletoe and Pine. If you're looking to pick your own, you can find most London Christmas tree farms dotted around the outer boroughs of London.
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