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Since 1947, stately Trafalgar Square has received a majestic Norwegian Christmas Tree as an annual gift from the people of Oslo, thanking Britain for its support and friendship during World War Two. The enormous tree is a popular seasonal tourist attraction, particularly in the fortnight leading up to Christmas, when each evening (from 4pm to 8pm on weekdays, and from 2pm to 6pm at weekends) a different choir gathers there to sing carols and raise money for a range of voluntary or charitable organisations. Passers-by are welcome to come and listen to the carols in the square and join in the festive cheer. Nelson's Column is decorated with Norwegian white lights and the tree is illuminated from noon until midnight until the Twelfth Night of Christmas in early January. A few days after the official lighting of the tree there's a torch-lit procession on the steps of St Martin-in-the-Fields, as the choir and clergy bless the Crib in a special ceremony in Trafalgar Square. The tree actually goes up in late November if you want to see it in all its naked evergreen glory.
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Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest military hero, and the mighty lions that surround him, pay testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of the capital, the heart of the nation, and, at one time, the heart of an empire that controlled three fifths of the world. More about Trafalgar Square
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £179 25% off
2 Spring Gardens, SW1A | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
Almost in the shadow of Nelson's Column, and with the Palaces of Whitehall looming behind it, this hotel is at the heart of the Capital. ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £108 21% off
8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
A fantastic nineteenth century exterior hides a thoroughly modern hotel, with clean, minimalist design in the rooms. The biggest draw is the location, in the very ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £108 28% off
8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
A visually stunning building, The Grand at Trafalgar Square is a quintessential London hotel, located within the restored landmark Northumberland House - formerly the Victoria Hotel. ... More
Events near Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 28th September 2018 to 5th January 2019
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols, St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
Hearts are broken and emotional wounds salved as young gay men in modern-day New York continue to wrestle with their feelings in the closing chapter of ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 21st September 2018 to 5th January 2019
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols, St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
Following a sold-out run at the Young Vic, Matthew Lopez's new play, The Inheritance, comes to the West End for a strictly limited season. Directed by ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 23rd November 2018 to 16th February 2019
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols, 404 Strand, WC2R | 6 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
Kit Harington - famous for his leading role in Game of Thrones - and Johnny Flynn - star of Lovesick, Beast and US TV series Genius, ...More
Entertainment near Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Haymarket, SW1Y | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
The Haymarket Theatre was built by John Potter on the site of the King's Head Inn and the Gun Smith shop in 1702. It has had ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the week's ... More
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London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Central London, Westminster, London WC2N | Same location as Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest military hero, and the mighty lions that surround him, pay testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of the ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | Same location as Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square remained empty after its completion in 1841 - it was designed for an equestrian statue of one of Britain's Colonial ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London SW1Y | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
Master tactician, inspirational leader, patriotic martyr, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is one of England's great heroes. His Nelson's Column statue is at the very heart of ... More
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London > Shopping > Specialists
7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
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London > Shopping > Art and Design
6 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
Tenderproduct is the second tender venture by Etan Ilfeld, who previously founded the neighbouring Tenderpixel Gallery, an innovative space for emerging talent. Tenderproduct is a shop ... More
London > Shopping > Department Stores
18-22 Haymarket, Mayfair, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
A department store but not as we know it, Dover Street Market is Harvey Nics for the hip. A haven for high end fashion brands like ... More
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
10 Northumberland Avenue, 10 Northumberland avenue, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
Adding another notch to his London portfolio, David Collins has designed the exquisite Massimo restaurant within the grand 5 star Corinthia Hotel London in Whitehall Place. ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
66 Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
Scotland combines some of the finest ingredients in the world with some of the most atrocious cooking, but this Scottish-themed bar-restaurant is trying to change all ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
62-65 Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
Pret a Manger sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome ... More
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 8 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 10 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 13 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
Created in 1874, the Victoria Embankment Gardens run parallel to the River Thames, creating a green walkway between Waterloo Bridge and Embankment, and are dotted with ... More
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6 Waterloo Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
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53 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
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London > Nightlife > Bars
15 Craig's Court, St James's, London SW1A | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
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London > Nightlife > Bars
2 Spring Gardens, SW1A | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
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24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & Carols
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Trafalgar Square events
Africa on the SquareAfrica on the SquareAfter a successful outing last year when 25,000 people went to Africa on the Square the free festival returns for a fourth time. Celebrating African culture with performances by African drummers and live music in Trafalgar Square, the festival fills the central London square with an African market, food stalls and lots of activities for kids. In ad2018-10-27T00:00:00+01002018-10-27T00:00:00+0100
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event > Kids Events | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 27th October 2018
VENUE Trafalgar Square
After a successful outing last year when 25,000 people went to Africa on the Square the free festival returns for a fourth time. Celebrating African culture with performances by African drummers and live music in Trafalgar Square, the festival fills the central London square with an African market, food stalls and lots of activities for kids. In ad... More about this event
Diwali FestivalDiwali FestivalThe Diwali celebrations return to Trafalgar Square in October. The colourful festival of lights, which has religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, is celebrated each year with a free concert of contemporary Asian music and dance, with traditional religious music and rites to open and close the show. You can also sample South East Asian 2018-10-28T00:00:00+01002018-10-28T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Festivals | PRICING Free
DATES Sunday 28th October 2018
VENUE Trafalgar Square
The Diwali celebrations return to Trafalgar Square in October. The colourful festival of lights, which has religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, is celebrated each year with a free concert of contemporary Asian music and dance, with traditional religious music and rites to open and close the show. You can also sample South East Asian ... More about this event
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree & CarolsTrafalgar Square Christmas Tree & CarolsSince 1947, stately Trafalgar Square has received a majestic Norwegian Christmas Tree as an annual gift from the people of Oslo, thanking Britain for its support and friendship during World War Two. The enormous tree is a popular seasonal tourist attraction, particularly in the fortnight leading up to Christmas, when each evening (from 4pm to 8pm o2018-12-06T00:00:00+00002018-12-25T00:00:00+0000
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event > Seasonal > Christmas | PRICING Free
DATES 6th to 25th December 2018
VENUE Trafalgar Square
Since 1947, stately Trafalgar Square has received a majestic Norwegian Christmas Tree as an annual gift from the people of Oslo, thanking Britain for its support and friendship during World War Two. The enormous tree is a popular seasonal tourist attraction, particularly in the fortnight leading up to Christmas, when each evening (from 4pm to 8pm o... More about this event
event > Leisure | PRICING Free
DATES Monday 11th November 2019 - 10am-11.15am
VENUE Trafalgar Square
The Royal British Legion leads a two minute silence for Armistice Day at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month in the square. After the event, the public can place poppy petals in the fountains as a symbolic act of remembrance.
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