As travellers prepare for what’s shaping up to be an exceptionally busy Christmas season, UK airports are rolling out seasonal decorations — though the scale and style vary significantly by airport.

Heathrow Still Leading the Festive Charge

  • At Heathrow Airport, the festive programme is in full swing: 47–58 Christmas trees across terminals, a 22‑ft golden tree in Terminal 5 (in collaboration with Dior), giant glowing presents, wreaths and shimmering lights have all been confirmed for 2025.
  • On top of the décor, travellers can enjoy Santa visits, live music, complimentary gift‑wrapping and kid‑friendly crafts and activities.

Gatwick Airport — Market‑Style Festivity Rather Than Tree Barnstorming

  • Gatwick’s 2025 festive offering focuses on “Christmas‑market style” huts set up in both North and South Terminals from 15–24 December, run by the airport’s food, drink and retail partners. Passengers browsing for gifts or grabbing a seasonal bite can expect festive fare, tastings, seasonal deals — and likely some Santa appearances.
  • According to the airport’s own communications and its social media posts, Gatwick aims to “bring the festive spirit” to passengers — but there is no public confirmation of large Christmas‑trees or a full “winter wonderland” terminal decoration for 2025.

What this means for travellers at Gatwick: expect cosy, market‑style Christmas ambience — a nice warming pit‑stop before a flight — but don’t count on big trees or huge festive displays.

Stansted Airport — Touches of Christmas Light, With Focus on Charity & Practical Info

  • The official social‑media channels of London Stansted Airport announced on 1 December: “the Christmas countdown begins… the terminal is twinkling, festive journeys are taking …”
  • However, the 2025 public documents (newsletters, website) for Stansted emphasise charitable giving, gift‑wrapping for local communities, and standard seasonal travel advice — but do not mention Christmas‑tree installations, large decorations or lights beyond marketing / shopping promos.

What you might see at Stansted: modest holiday lights or décor, a more practical festive ambience (gifts, community outreach) — but probably no big Christmas‑tree show.

And as example of what the regional airports can do:

Isle of Man Airport (Ronaldsway / IOM)

  • A smaller—but very festive—entry on the list is the Isle of Man Airport, which is hosting its annual event Festival of Trees from 28 November 2025 until 3 January 2026. The Festival invites local schools, businesses and community organisations to design and decorate their own themed Christmas-tree exhibits.
  • This community-driven display transforms the terminal into a creative holiday gallery: past editions have featured imaginative interpretations of “tree,” highlighting local culture, charity work and creative spirit rather than traditional décor.
  • For travellers passing through Ronaldsway during December and early January, the Festival offers a colourful, heart-warming way to celebrate the season — and a pleasant contrast to the commercial glitz of larger airports.

What This Means for Travellers & Parking Customers (I Love Airport Parking View)

  • If you fly from Gatwick (15‑24 Dec 2025): you may enjoy a nice festive vibe thanks to Christmas‑market huts — ideal for last‑minute gifts or a pre‑flight bite in seasonal mood. Good opportunity for parking customers to arrive early and browse.
  • If you fly from Stansted: don’t assume huge decorations or a tree display — but there may be festive lighting and a generally more cheerful terminal atmosphere. Parking customers might appreciate a quieter, less hectic festive travel experience compared to “winter wonderland” airports.
  • If you fly from Heathrow: 2025 will again deliver a full festive experience — trees, wreaths, gifts, Santa, and entertainment. If you’re parking with I Love at Heathrow or nearby, it could make the entire start (or end) of your journey feel festive.
  • Overall: UK airports in 2025 are taking a mixed approach — some go big (trees, decorations, events), others take a more functional or modest festive approach (huts, lights, charity).