Christmas tree picked for perfection felled in Kielder Forest ahead of journey to Westminster

A Christmas tree picked for perfection has been felled in Northumberland ahead of its journey to the heart of Westminster.

For more than 20 years, a giant tree has made its way from Kielder Forest to the Houses of Parliament for the festive period.

The Sitka spruce, which stands at 41ft and weighs three tonnes, was selected from 150 million trees by experts at Forestry England.

A Forestry England team cut down the tree on Wednesday (13 November). It will be wrapped up and prepped for its 330 mile trip to London in the coming days.

Richard Cooper, from Forestry England, said: “Felling this tree is a highlight of my year. It has to be just right, and it’s a great feeling to see it standing next to the Houses of Parliament.”