At Christmas time, one of the most wonderful pleasures you can have is going for a stroll around London to marvel at all the festive sights. Whether you’re strolling through Christmas markets or under the Christmas lights, the city has plenty of cheery decorations and destinations. And a new free trail of Christmas trees has just landed in London, bringing even more festive wandering opportunities to our capital.
If you go for a stroll along Chelsea’s Sloane Street, you’ll spot a surprising number of Christmas trees along the way. And each one has its own unique design. That’s because The Firefly Festive Forest has landed in the city. Comprising over 30 artist-designed Christmas tree sculptures, the trail will be on display until December 1, and it’s all in support of charity. So it’s a gorgeous sight, and it’s for a lovely cause!
The Christmas tree trail
You’ll find the free outdoor Christmas art trail dotting Sloane Street, stretching from Sloane Square to Knightsbridge. The trees boast a dazzling variety of designs and decorations. Among them, you’ll spot mistletoe-bearing giraffes, illuminated butterflies, and more. Some look like classic Christmas trees – one even features a sleeping basset hound! Others hardly even resemble a Christmas tree as we know it.
The trail of trees comes courtesy of Quintessentially Foundation and features unique designs from artists, designers, and celebrities. Among them are the likes of Richard Hudson, Charlotte Colbert, Roksanda Ilinčić, Alison Jackson, Tom Faulkner, Charlotte Tilbury, and Patrick Mavros.
When the trail comes down, the trees will be auctioned off to raise funds for Quintessentially Foundation’s Firefly Project, supporting disadvantaged children and young people across London.
Said Ruth Ganesh, Trustee of Quintessentially Foundation:
“Quintessentially Foundation’s Festive Forest showcases London’s most extraordinary creative minds whilst raising vital funds for young people across our city. This collection of trees will be the most special in all of London this year because each one embodies the true spirit of Christmas.”
Free walking tours are available for the Christmas tree trail, taking place on November 21 and 28. Find out more and secure your tickets here.
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