Trafalgar Square Christmas tree switch-on: 4 Dec timings
The iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights up at 6pm tonight, 4 December. Get the full schedule, history, and how long it stays. Join the festive celebration in central London.
The iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights up at 6pm tonight, 4 December. Get the full schedule, history, and how long it stays. Join the festive celebration in central London.
Time Out names the 'Powered by Dreams' tree at St Pancras International as London's top festive display for 2025. The stunning creation supports Great Ormond Street Hospital. Discover the magic.
A 31ft Harry Potter-themed Christmas tree has transformed King's Cross Station, featuring Honeydukes sweets and an Owl Post. Discover the magical installation open now.
London's luxury Sloane Street has undergone a major green transformation, with over 100 new trees and 20% more pavement space. Discover how this project boosts biodiversity and enhances the shopping experience.
London's iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree now has a witty X account, delighting followers with festive jokes. Discover the story behind this quirky tradition and its 2025 switch-on date.
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Discover how music is reviving Australia's First Nations heritage.
A Cambridgeshire council terminates a tree surgeon's contract after he erected hundreds of Union flags on an A-road. The council cites political neutrality, while the contractor calls it a 'political judgement'. Read the full story.
The Guardian's Indigenous affairs team launches 'Speaking to Country', a four-part multimedia series examining how Indigenous communities are revitalising endangered languages across Australia.
Discover Honor Oak Park, a South London hidden gem offering breathtaking 360-degree city views from One Tree Hill. Explore its history and how to find it. Plan your visit today!
Discover how shop window-dressers create stunning festive decor. Learn budget-friendly tips for trees, lights, and DIY decorations to make your home welcoming this Christmas.
Discover how Australian communities are fighting to revive Indigenous languages pushed to the brink after colonisation. Listen to the Full Story podcast to learn more.
Georgia Harris's serious neck injury during a traditional dance performance raises crucial questions about cultural preservation and medical understanding of minority communities in Britain.
Discover how one writer found profound connection with nature during Black Friday night in Purwell Ninespings woodland, embracing darkness over consumerism.
See the first photos of the 2025 Downing Street Christmas tree, decorated by Jane Ingram and her daughter. Discover the festive details and what's next for London.
Claridge's in Mayfair has been named Europe's most festive hotel for 2025, featuring Burberry's stunning tree and magical Christmas experiences. Discover what makes this luxury hotel so special during the holidays.
Londoners can now order fresh Christmas trees for same-day delivery via Deliveroo. A stress-free festive solution from £59.99. Get your tree delivered today!
How Europe's minority tongues like Irish and Catalan are facing the digital future, with rappers Kneecap leading a surprising revival. Discover why language diversity matters.
The iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, a gift from Norway, will be officially lit on 4th December 2025. Discover the ceremony details and festive schedule.
An 'Upside Down' Stranger Things Christmas tree has been unveiled at London's Waterloo Station. Discover the festive Hawkins-themed installations and a new '80s radio station.
Discover how Panama's Guna community uses theatrical battle re-enactments to preserve their revolutionary history and cultural identity for future generations.
Tourists destroyed a 500-year-old wall at Ardvreck Castle to avoid wet feet for Instagram pictures. Historic Assynt condemns the vandalism on Scotland's NC500 route. Help protect our heritage.
Four people were shot, three critically, at a family-friendly Christmas tree lighting in Concord, North Carolina. Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage.
Saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree are being planted nationwide in a National Trust project, creating a living legacy from the lost landmark.
Four people were shot, three critically, at a family-friendly Christmas tree lighting in Concord, North Carolina. Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage.
The first saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree are being planted across the UK. Discover how 49 new trees will continue the legacy of the iconic landmark.
The National Trust begins planting 49 saplings from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree at symbolic UK sites, ensuring its legacy lives on through hope and inspiration.
A magical 31-foot Harry Potter-themed Christmas tree has appeared at King's Cross station, featuring Gryffindor decorations and Hogsmeade shops. Visit until January 5, 2026.
An Extinction Rebellion activist scaled the Norwegian Christmas tree destined for Trafalgar Square in an oil protest. Discover how this disrupted a 78-year tradition.
London-based investment firm Preservation Capital launches ambitious £700 million fund targeting established businesses. Discover their unique investment strategy and market focus.
Tesco faces criticism for branding a Christmas tree as 'evergreen', sparking a social media debate involving politicians and shoppers. Discover the full story and the supermarket's response.