London has plenty of Christmas trees that we look forward to going up every year, but none are quite like the movable feast that is the St. Pancras International station offering. They change things up every time through the help of a different partner, with last year’s effort with Hatchards being a particularly memorable ode to literature in the form of a winding bookcase.
This time around, they’ve knocked it out of the park once more, with a Universal Studios partnership meaning there is an overarching ‘Wicked’ theme to the festivities at the London train station.
Yes, the ‘Wicked’ St Pancras Christmas tree is the linkup we never knew we needed but now can’t get enough of, taking place in centre stage to cast a different type of green over visitors to the capital this winter season and mark the second year where passers-by can wander into the tree. It took an astonishing 4,000+ hours to craft each part of the tree by hand with around 20 people on hand to see its completion – and it’s certain to be all worth it when the finished product is up and looking the part!
Described as a nod to Emerald City in the new Wicked movie, which is hitting cinemas later in the month, it points to the tale of the witches of Oz being told in the upcoming movie. There are details that mirror the tree’s storyline all over the structure, with more than 100 towers built into the tree and 200 lights woven into its display. Within the tree, there are 1,000 miniature flowers as well as a light-up yellow brick road and landmarks including Emerald City and more!
Speaking on the news, Erika Lewington, Marketing Director at Universal Pictures International, UK & Eire Ltd, said: “We are delighted to partner with St. Pancras International to bring the world of Wicked to life through this enchanting Christmas Tree. The central London station’s spectacular architecture provided the perfect Ozmopolitan backdrop for this cinematic moment. We hope the wickedly dazzling experience enriches peoples’ journeys and brings a touch of magic to one of London’s most iconic destinations.”
View the ‘Wicked’ St Pancras International Christmas Tree now until January 2025. ‘Wicked’ releases across UK cinemas from November 22. Check out some of the other brilliant Christmas trees the station has welcomed in at the St. Pancras website.
