Christmas 2024

November 30 2024

Ever After Garden 2024

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One of London’s most poignant sights has returned for its fifth year. Grosvenor Square once again has been transformed into an enchanting rose garden with over 30,000 illuminating white roses dedicated to loved ones we’ve lost.

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🌹[BLOG POST IN BIO] One of London’s most poignant sights has returned for its fifth year @Ever After Garden @Royal Marsden Cancer Charity @Mayfair – London 🤍 Grosvenor Square once again has been transformed into an enchanting rose garden with over 30,000 illuminating white roses. Each rose is dedicated in memory of a loved one who has lost their heroic battle against cancer 🌹Anyone is welcome to dedicate a rose on the spot or online with a suggested donation of £10 (more info in my blog post) 📍Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6LD Opening Times: 14th Nov – 18th Dec 2024 Open daily from 3pm- 9pm #everaftergarden #royalmarsdencancercharity #rosegarden #roses #charity #CapCut

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Ever After Garden

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Opened on the 14^th November 2024, Ever After Garden is a beautiful sea of illuminating white roses that help raising fund for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Each rose is dedicated in memory of a loved one who has lost their heroic battle against cancer.

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Everyone is welcome to dedicate a rose on the site at the chalet or online with a suggested minimum donation of £10. You can write a personal message that will be placed next to your rose in the garden. The rose will be planted by a member of staff.

Founded by Anya Hindmarch

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Ever After Garden was founded by well-known fashion designer, Anya Hindmarch in memory of a beloved friend, Production Designer Michael Howells.

Michael Howells worked on such blockbusters like, ‘Nanny McPhee’ with Emma Thompson, ‘Orlando’ with Tilda Swinton and a Cinderella remake, titled, ‘Ever After’, starring Drew Barrymore. This is where Ever After Garden received its name from.

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Fashion designer and Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Trustee, Dame Anya Hindmarch and Camilla Morton created the garden with the aim to find an inspiring way to remember those we’ve lost. They wanted to create something people can find beauty within rather than sadness and loss.

This is how the concept of Ever After Garden came into being and launched in 2019 for the first time.

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Since then, Ever After Garden is a much loved destination during the festive period and a beautiful and powerful way to remember while helping raise vital fund which help groundbreaking research at The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to help people with cancer around the world.

Ever After Garden was installed in every Winter from 2019 – except in 2020, due to Covid_19 pandemic – and so far, raised over £870,000 for The Royal Marsden.

Practical Info

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Address

W1K, Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6LD

Opening Times

14^th November – 18^th December 2024

Open daily from 3pm- 9pm

Tickets

FREE | NO booking required

If you wish to dedicate a rose, the suggested donation is £10

More info here.

Ready for your next adventure? Selfridges Christmas Market is bigger and more beautiful than ever in 2024. Why not visit whilst you’re around? It’s just a 6-min walk from Grosvenor Square.

November 6 2024

St Pancras’s 2024 Christmas Tree is ’Wicked’

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St Pancras International has officially unveiled its Christmas tree for 2024 and this time they partnered with Universal Pictures UK. The Christmas tree is an 11-metre tall sculpture and it’s a meticulously detailed replica of Oz’s castle in the film.

We were lucky enough to get invited for the official preview of the tree and a VIP private event held at St Pancras Searcys Bar & Brasserie.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] You certainly gonna be popular if you take a selfie at the magnificent 11-metre tall ‘Wicked’ Christmas Tree at @St. Pancras International 🎄💚 St Pancras International has officially unveiled its Christmas tree for 2024 and this time they partnered with @universalpicturesuk to create the most amazing tree to stand in the main Arcade of the station for everyone to enjoy 🎄 The castle is an exact replica of the one in the film and it has 100 illuminated towers and took 4,000 hours for 20 carftsmen to complete 🔨 We were lucky enough to be invited for the official preview of the tree on the 5th November 👀 📆 The tree is there to enjoy until 31st January 2025 @Wicked Movie #wickedmovie #wickedstpancrastree #stpancrasinternational #wicked #CapCut

♬ original sound – Wicked Movie – Wicked Movie

**St Pancras International ‘Wicked’ Christmas Tree Preview**

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The preview of the Wicked-themed Christmas tree was taken place at Searcys Bar & Brassiere on the first floor of the station from where there was a stunning view of the ‘tree’.

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During the event guests had the opportunity to try three creatively crafted Wicked-inspired cocktails: The Green Elixir, Pink Perfection and The Flying Monkey.

The Green Elixir cocktail

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The Green Elixir was a blend of Midori Melon liquor, gin and Miraculous foam, garnished with a letter ‘W’ standing for Wicked.

Pink Perfection was a pretty-in-pink cocktail made of Veuve Cliquot Ruosé, Brut and NV

The Flying Monkey mocktail

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The Flying Monkey was a refreshing alcohol free mixture of Tanqueray 0%, raspberry syrup, cranberry and lemon juice and soda.

Live music helped us fully immerse into the magical world of Oz. We had the chance to listen to music from the film as well as Christmas tunes.

‘Emerald City Avocado and Salmon Cone’ and ‘The Flying Monkey’ mocktail

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We tasted the most amazing Wicked-inspired canape bites, such as ‘Emerald City Avocado and Salmon Cone’, ‘Outstandingful black onion seed sausage rolls’ and ‘Bewitching charcoal tart with matcha and raspberry’

The ‘Wicked’ Christmas Tree

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At the event we learnt mind-blowing facts about St Pancras’s Wicked Christmas tree:

It took 4,000 hours for 20 crafts people to build and hand-paint the ‘tree’
The castle is the exact replica of the one in the film
It has 100 illuminated towers with over 200 lights carefully woven into the display
If you take a closer look to the windows, you’ll spot hidden references to the film’s story
There is a diorama inside the ‘tree’ featuring illuminated brick road, iconic landmarks from Shiz University, The Emerald City, the castle of Kiamo Ko and The Governor’s Mansion
The diorama includes over 1,000 miniature flowers

Wicked diorama

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Make sure you take a moment and sit in the immersive sitting area within the Wicked Christmas tree to listen to music from the film.

There is a separate section with a screen where you can watch the official trailer of the film and amazing behind-the-scenes footages from the making of Wicked.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to take a selfie with Oz’s gilded wizard head that looks exactly like in the film.

Wendy Spinks, Chief Commercial Officer at St. Pancras International and HS1 Ltd., says:

“The St. Pancras International Christmas Tree has become a fixture in London’s festive calendar, and we understand the importance of bringing something spectacular and unique to the station for visitors to enjoy. This year, the opportunity to partner with Universal Pictures on their only Wicked Christmas Tree in the UK was an easy choice, and we look forward to welcoming guests from across the country, as well as our international travellers, to experience it.”

St. Pancras International have previously partnered with such brands, like Tiffany & Co., Lego and Disney.

Read more about St. Pancras International’s past Christmas trees here.

Practical Info

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Where is the Wicked Christmas Tree located?

The tree is located in St. Pancras International’s main retail Arcade

Until when can I visit it?

31^st January 2025

Ready for your next adventure? “A Martini. Shaken, not stirred.” Iconic luxury shopping arcade, Burlington Arcade is celebrating the 60^th anniversary of Goldfinger movie with a total transformation, and a walk-in 007 bar where they serve themed cocktails and Martini – of course. There are original movie props on display, along with a real Oscar Goldfinger won in 1965.

October 30 2024

Selfridges’ Christmas Shop is Bigger Than Ever in 2024

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Iconic department store, Selfridges opened their biggest ever Christmas Shop in mid-September. They offer over 900 decorations, a personalisation grotto, and the largest selection of Christmas calendars in the UK.

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🎄[BLOG POST IN BIO] Over 900 decorations, a personalisation grotto, and the largest selection of Christmas calendars in the UK 🎄🎁✨ Selfridges Christmas Shop is bigger and more magical than ever @Selfridges #selfridges #selfridges #christmastiktok #christmasshopping #christmasiscoming #christmas2024 #christmaslondon #CapCut

♬ Somewhere in my Memory (From “Home Alone”) – Dominik Hauser, Katie Campbell

Selfridges Christmas Shop 2024

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Selfridges’ Christmas Shop opened as early as Spetember 16 on the lower ground of their Oxford Street store.

Visitors of the Christmas Shop are greeted by spinning Christmas trees at the entrance, all decorated in different styles.

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One of the trees is adorned entirely with wool decorations, another one is decorated with Selfridges’ signature yellow baubles and disco balls, while a third is decorated with retro-style glass character decorations.

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The Christmas Shop maximised the festive aesthetic and promises an over-the-top experience to their customers. There are over 900 decorations available in the shop from quirky to classic, including famous faces, ‘Disco fever’, Christmas classics, Christmas in London and, – of course – Selfridges icons.

60% of the items are available exclusively at Selfridges’ Christmas Shop.

Personalisation Grotto and the UK’s Largest Selection of Advent Calendars

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For those seeking personalised touches, the personalisation grotto allows customers to create bespoke items. Here you can customise baubles, stockings and even wrapping paper from Abigail Warner.

Selfridges is offering the largest selection of advent calendars in the UK in the most different categories, including food, toys and beauty.

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There are over 280 hand-picked Christmas cards available, along with 50 different types of Christmas crackers, including reusable crackers from British brand, Colours of Arley.

Colours of Arley’s reusable crackers are easy to recognise from their signature striped patterns. The cracks are basically napkins that come with a small box inside to add your own thoughtful gift (a piece of jewellery, a hand-written note, some sweets or any small item you know the recipient may like). You can tie the cracker with stylish matching ribbons and use them year after year.

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All the trollies and shopping baskets have been given a tinsel makeover helping customers fully immerse into the festive spirit.

Fairground Snowscape

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The centre of Selfridges’ Christmas Shop is the adorable fairground snowscape with moving carousels and giant wheels.

Make sure you don’t miss the lovely window displays within the Christmas Shop featuring idyllic Christmas scenes made out of gingerbread houses and the decorations available to purchase at the shop.

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It’s less than two months till Christmas, and if you want to start your Christmas shopping or just immerse into the festive spirit, Selfridges Christmas Shop is the perfect place to start.

Ready for your next adventure? Whilst on Oxford Street, why not pop in to the most unique café? Poetry Pharmacy is a café and cultural hub on the top floor of Lush, offering poetry for prescription, coffee and cake and a tranquil oasis to relax after shopping.