St Pancras’s 2024 Christmas Tree is ’Wicked’
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.
@urbanadventurerldn [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
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?
31st January 2025
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