Christmas Day Christmas Lights Open Top Bus Tour
7th November 2024
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Full details below, but first some brief information about the famous Trafalgar Square Christmas tree and lights, the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been gifted annually by Oslo to Londoners since 1947. From early December to January 6, Trafalgar Square displays the tree conspicuously. Norwegian resistance fighter Mons Urangsvåg cut down the first Trafalgar Square Christmas tree in 1942 during a raid on Hisøy, an island off the west coast of Norway between Bergen and Haugesund, as a way to thank Britain for their support during the Second World War. Haakon VII, the Norwegian monarch in exile, received the tree after it was transferred to England. Now a tree grows from the stump.
The Trafalgar Square traditional carol-singing program uses the tree as a focal point to raise funds for several charitable organisations. The Christmas tree is removed before the 12th Night of Christmas for recycling. The tree is chipped and decomposed to create mulch.
The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is usually a 50-60-year-old Norway spruce, standing over 20 meters tall. In Norway, the tree is cut in November during a ceremony attended by the British Ambassador, Mayor of Oslo, and Lord Mayor of Westminster. The cut tree is transported to the UK via boat across the sea A Fred Olsen Line cargo ship once transported it to Felixstowe for gratis. According to, DFDS Tor Line transported the tree from the North Sea to Birmingham in 2007.Since 2018, Radius Group has been responsible for transporting, guarding, and erecting the tree in Trafalgar Square.
Christmas lights on London street
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Description
Take your seats on an open top bus on Christmas Day after dark and see London’s famous landmarks. Enjoy this panoramic tour of the city and take in the sparkling lights and many decorations. See the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, with iconic Nelson’s Column in the centre and Piccadilly Circus. Take in towering Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from the top deck of the bus – the famous clock will be illuminated brilliantly against the darkness.
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Experience London by Night on Christmas Day
Celebrate Christmas in the capital with a London by Night open top bus tour on Christmas Day! You’ll see some of London’s most well-loved landmarks during this panoramic tour, sparkling brightly with festive cheer, and pass through some of the most historic areas of the city. As London pulls out all the stops for the Christmas season, there’s no better day to see the capital!
The Sights
Wrap up warm, climb aboard and join us for a stunning sightseeing tour of London as night falls on Christmas Day. Your tour will take you through historic Trafalgar Square, with iconic Nelson’s Column in the centre, and dazzling Piccadilly Circus. Take in towering Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from the top deck of the bus – the famous clock will be illuminated brilliantly against the darkness.
The Tower of London is a formidable fortress that looks menacing at any time of year. You’ll pass the Tower’s location on the River Thames, where the medieval building has stood for nearly 1000 years. Outside Buckingham Palace, you’ll see the Queen’s official London residence lit up behind vast gates – unfortunately you won’t be able to peek through the windows to see the Royals tucking into Christmas dinner! Our route also takes us past the sleek London Eye, its LED lights reflecting in the river below. You’ll cruise through London’s financial district and see a number of glossy skyscrapers stretching up from the street below.
Make your merry Christmas Day in London an experience to remember with an open top bus tour – it’s an idyllic way to spend some of this special day in the city!
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