Top 7 Christmas trees in London

See one of the biggest Christmas trees in London shine beautifully above the cobbled streets of the 19th-century Covent Garden piazza. As well as the Christmas tree, the area is decked out with more magical Christmas lights and decorations, including a giant reindeer and mistletoe chandeliers.

Step into the luxurious Mayfair hotel to experience Claridge’s famous Christmas tree installation. The shimmering tree, created by Diane von Furstenberg, celebrates love with 150 hand-blown glass hearts. After taking photos of the fashionable winter display, wander over to the West End to marvel at some of the dazzling London Christmas lights.

Marvel at the iconic London Christmas tree which towers over Trafalgar Square. An annual gift to London from Norway since 1947 for Britain's support during the second world war, the famous Trafalgar Christmas tree is normally dressed in a traditional Nordic style with vertical strings of Christmas lights. You can also join in the Christmas carols around the tree in the run-up to the big day. 

Watch 12,000 bulbs sparkle and glow on The Connaught hotel's tree. Designed by British artist Sir Michael Craig-Martin, the bright lights constantly change colour to light up winter evenings. After admiring the London Christmas tree, enjoy a delicious cocktail inside the Connaught Bar or tick items off your list at one of the nearby Christmas shopping hotspots.

Admire more than 1,800 decorations adorning the Christmas tree at St Pancras International. Created in partnership with Tiffany & Co., the sparkling tree diffuses a floral scent throughout the day and is topped with a robot made from Tiffany's iconic blue boxes.

Take a twirl on an outdoor ice rink as you admire one of the most beautiful Christmas trees in London at Somerset House. With the 18th-century courtyard as a magical backdrop, the 12-metre (40ft) tree sparkles with huge blue and gold baubles. Warm up inside with a mug of mulled wine and some Welsh rarebit at Fortnum's Lodge. 

Discover a contemporary interpretation of a Christmas tree at Wembley Park. The outdoor display features 160 green ribbons cut from advertising banners, woven together to create the illusion of a small forest of trees. After checking out the tree, bag a bargain before the January sales begin at the London Designer Outlet.