The most spectacular Christmas trees in London in 2025
From fashionable creations to high-tech masterpieces, these are the trees to take inspiration from this year
Deck the halls with boughs of holly and, if you’re a five-star hotel, a magnificent Christmas tree. From a high-fashion collaboration at Claridge’s to a sustainable reimagination at Sea Containers, these are the most impressive Christmas trees in London to scout out this winter…
The Ned, City of London
City of London members’ club The Ned has joined forces with fine whisky maker The Macallan to create its very first branded Christmas tree. Towering over The Ned’s central banking hall at 22ft, the tree is adorned with velvet bows in The Macallan’s signature scarlet, alongside copper baubles inspired by the stills used in whisky making, ornaments with the brand’s ‘M’ emblem, and the berries, acorns and foliage found in The Macallan’s Speyside home. Take a moment to admire before pulling up a stool at the Library Bar, which will be serving exquisite The Macallan creations all season long.
27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ, visit thened.com
The Goring, Belgravia
The Goring has unveiled its 2025 Christmas partnership with fashion brand, Lulu Guinness. Together, the two British icons have united their love for the playful yet discerning, to design two spectacularly whimsical Christmas trees to ring in the festive season. Taking inspiration from Lulu Guinness’ most recognisable motifs, the aptly-named London Calling tree in the hotel’s reception is adorned with a winding scarlet ribbon and the brand’s signature red lips, with miniature London postboxes and phoneboxes glowing like winter lanterns around the bottom.
Over by The Dining Room, the In Bloom tree is an explosion of festive flora, with Guinness’ famous florist baskets hanging from the branches in pinks, yellows and deep red hues – all handcrafted in England by creative studio Makerie, using only paper and card. Plus, keep an eye out for The Goring’s cuddly sheep mascots, nestled amongst the gifts.
15 Beeston Place, SW1W 0JW, visit thegoring.com
45 Park Lane, Mayfair
British sculptor Ian Turnock
In keeping with the Dorchester Collection hotel’s strong ties to the art world, this year’s Artist’s Tree has been designed by British sculptor Ian Turnock, whose work draws inspiration from the intrinsic structures found in nature. Having been unveiled earlier this week, the collection of trees adorning the lobby will capture the stillness of winter, enhanced by sculptural decorations casting shimmering patterns of light and shadow. The tree will be an evergreen Normann Fir, a timeless symbol of life and renewal at the turning of the year, while Turnock’s sculptural additions will elevate it into a work of art, inspired by the winter solstice and the play between darkness and light.
45 Park Lane, W1K 1PN, visit dorchestercollection.com
Pantechnicon, Belgravia
Pantechnicon’s Christmas tree is a gorgeous collaboration with Charles Heidsieck: the champagne house that’s loved across the building and poured at its three in-house restaurants Amélie, Sachi And Luum Bar. Rendered in gold and green, the partnership is cemented further by an in-house competition offering guests of Amélie the chance to win an unforgettable day trip for two to the Charles Heidsieck Crayères in Reims, France: a UNESCO World Heritage site normally closed to the public. Head here for bubbles and prizes.
19 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8LB, visit pantechnicon.com
Aqua Shard, London Bridge
One of the highest restaurants in the capital has partnered with Great Ormond Street Hospital to launch a magical Peter Pan-themed Christmas tree. Perched on the 31st floor of The Shard, and soaring over 20-feet in height, the tree shimmers with giant Tinkerbell wings, ticking clocks, golden compasses, lanterns, stars, and even a glimpse of the mischievous crocodile. Coinciding with the restaurant’s Peter Pan-themed afternoon tea, this is where Neverland comes to life at Christmas.
Level 31, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9RY, visit aquashard.co.uk
Claridge’s, Mayfair
Claridge’s can always be relied upon to pull out all the stops for the festive season and this year it’s called on Burberry creative director Daniel Lee for a little help. The 16ft tree, which brings together two illustrious British names, was unveiled in the hotel lobby on 25 November and decorated with approximately 600 bows – a Victorian symbol of unity – made from surplus Burberry fabrics. The tree will also feature hanging bells and chess-piece decorations, the latter inspired by the house’s Equestrian Knight Design. The design was crowd-sourced from a public competition to create a new logo for Burberry circa 1901, a testament to the house’s dialogue with its communities. The top of the tree is adorned with a gold crown topper, while the base features oversized floor-standing chess pieces.
Brook Street, W1J, visit claridges.co.uk
The London Edition, Soho
This festive season, The London Edition has collaborated with cookery writer and tastemaker Skye McAlpine to bring a touch of her signature fairytale charm to Fitzrovia. The whimsical, edible Christmas tree is adorned with real gingerbread houses and is inspired by her new cookbook The Christmas Companion and classic festive tales.
10 Berners Street, W1T 3NP, visit editionhotels.com
The Connaught, Mayfair
While Mayfair's The Connaught promises to be wonderfully seasonal inside, the festive magic starts on the street thanks to this magnificent Christmas tree designed by influential Swiss-born contemporary visual artist Urs Fischer. The 31-foot Nordmann Fir is a luminous celebration of togetherness inspired by Fischer’s installation People, first seen in 2022 at Gagosian in New York. Spheres filled with AI-generated faces, each illuminated by LED light, picture people from all walks of life and ultimately encourage Londoners to celebrate a feeling of togetherness. This is the ninth consecutive year an artist has been called upon to design The Connaught tree, with alumni including Damien Hirst, Antony Gormley, Tracey Emin and Idris Khan.
Carlos Place, W1K 2AL, visit the-connaught.co.uk
The Londoner, Leicester Square
Uber-hip West End hotel The Londoner called on visionary fashion designer Susan Fang for this year’s Christmas tree. Named The Crystal Dream, it features a white installation adorned with transparent spheres and 3D-printed flowers. Inspired by nature, light and dreamlike forms, it transforms The Londoner’s lobby into a serene winter fantasy.
38 Leicester Square, WC2H 7DX, visit thelondoner.com
Pan Pacific London, Liverpool Street
A towering 67-foot Christmas tree – the tallest in London – has been unveiled as the latest addition to the City skyline at One Bishopsgate Plaza, in partnership with Pan Pacific London. The Let It Snow themed tree will feature hundreds of glowing snowflakes that light up in sequence to form a choreographed display and was unveiled by Dermot O'Leary earlier this week.
80 Houndsditch, EC3A 7AB, visit panpacific.com
The Ritz, Piccadilly
If you find yourself around Piccadilly before Christmas, it’s worth popping into one of London’s finest Grand Dames, The Ritz, to take in its spectacular decorations. Adorning the exterior and each room within the hotel, the centrepiece is a whopping 26-foot tree which is assembled overnight on the last Saturday of November. The overnight job, starting at 11pm with a deadline of 7.30am, requires a 30-strong team to carry and install the tree in the hotel.
150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR, visit theritzlondon.com
Sea Containers, Southwark
Created in collaboration with textiles brand Colours of Arley, Sea Containers' new Christmas tree is a playful celebration of colour. Adorned in Colours of Arley's signature stripes, the installation offers a festive experience that is as visually captivating as it is interactive. Soft ornaments inspired by goods once brought into London by sea – from animals and seafood to citrus fruits and spices – adorn the tree, each handcrafted from Colours of Arley’s striped fabrics. Mindful not to introduce further textiles into circulation, the decorations have been crafted from off-cuts left over from previous Colours of Arley projects.
20 Upper Ground, SE1 9PD, visit seacontainerslondon.com
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