Top 11 Christmas trees in London

Head to Windsor Castle, the location of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding, to see its traditional Nordmann Fir tree as the royal residence is transformed for Christmas. Nestled in the magnificent St George's Hall, this Christmas tree is classically adorned with hundreds of shimmering glass and mirrored ornaments. Book Windsor Castle tickets now

See one of the largest Christmas trees in London shine beautifully above the cobbled streets of the 19th-century Covent Garden piazza. As well as the 17-metre (55ft) Christmas tree, the area features a forest of smaller trees festively dressed by British brands, mistletoe chandeliers and 100,000 twinkling lights.

Visit the luxurious Mayfair hotel to see the iconic Claridge’s London Christmas tree installation. Designed by Christian Louboutin, the tree is dressed with pretty baubles, shoe-shaped gingerbread biscuits and topped with a crown. After taking photos of the fashionable winter display, wander over to the West End to marvel at some of the top London Christmas lights.

Fill your Instagram with snaps of one of the quirkiest Christmas trees London has to offer at St Pancras International station. Created in partnership with Lancôme, the sparkling "tree" is made up of 1,500 pink perfume bottles adorned with LED lights and arranged in the shape of the Eiffel Tower. Magnifique!

Discover Liberty London's magical Tree of Liberty: a gorgeous teal and pink bonsai Christmas tree floating above the central atrium. Visible from every floor of the iconic department store, the elaborate hand-carved installation features blue velvet branches and reindeer moss decorated with baubles, gifts and exotic animals.

Admire one of the most Insta-worthy Christmas trees in London while skating on the outdoor ice rink at Somerset House. With the 18th-century courtyard as a beautiful backdrop, the 12-metre (39ft) tree sparkles with huge blue and gold baubles. Warm up with a mug of mulled wine or share a cheese fondue at nearby Fortnum's Lodge.

Check out one of London's most arty Christmas trees at Granary Square in King's Cross. Artist David Batchelor is behind this creation, which uses scaffolding and LED lights to transform from a nondescript scaffold structure during the day into a colourful, tree-shaped piece of art after dark.

Make sure to add Annabel's London Christmas tree to your festive bucket list. You might not be able to enter the private members club, but its gorgeous snow-covered creation will dazzle anyone passing by this Christmas in London. 

Marvel at the huge Christmas tree which towers over Trafalgar Square. An annual gift to the capital from Norway since 1947, London's Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is dressed in a traditional Nordic style with vertical strings of lights. You can also sing along to festive carols around the tree this Christmas in London.

Discover Wembley Park's playful interpretation of a traditional Christmas tree during Winterfest. Walk through the 25-metre (82ft) London Christmas tree made up of more than 100,000 LED lights and become immersed in kinetic light displays. After checking it out, bag a bargain before the January sales begin at the London Designer Outlet.

Let Paddington Central's installation light up your trip to London at Christmas time! This interactive London Christmas tree imaginatively combines movement, colour and light, with 32 golden spotlights surrounding the festive sculpture.