November 13, 2025

Leaf It to London: A Playful Guide to the Season

Welcome to the season of color, comfort, and slowing down. The air is crisp, the trees are showing off, and the city is at its most inviting. Whether you're here to stroll, sip, shop, or simply soak it all in, we've gathered seven ways to do it right. Here are our top seven things to do in London this fall.

1. Start with a royal affair

Marie Antoinette may not have lived in a treehouse, but she did know how to make an entrance. The new exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum dives into her world of fashion, fame, and fallout, tracing 250 years of her influence across design, art, film, and style. Come for the gowns, stay for the cultural impact.

2. Take the scenic route

Golden leaves cover the lawns, and the air carries that unmistakable autumn chill. Just around the corner from Treehouse Hotel London, Regent’s Park, turns into a quiet kind of magic this season. This is where you’ll find canopies of amber leaves, soft paths underfoot, and corners where time seems to pause. Bring a warm drink, take the long way ‘round, and let the season wrap around you like your favourite scarf.

3. Skate season returns

Somerset House knows how to make an entrance for winter. Its grand courtyard transforms into a twinkling ice rink, complete with festive lights, good music, and that unmistakable holiday buzz. Whether you’re perfecting your glide at Skate School, taking a slow lap with friends, or soaking up the energy from the sidelines as DJs spin beside the ice, it’s the kind of seasonal magic that makes London feel like a storybook.

4. Golden hour at The Nest

Few things beat a London sunset, but one of them might be watching it from The Nest at Treehouse Hotel London. Wrapped in a blanket, cocktail in hand, watching the city fade into the warm glow of the season. This year, we’ve partnered with our friends at The Singleton to craft a selection of slow-made, warming cocktails perfect for the colder months. Try the Father Christmas, our festive whisky cocktail, or sip on Something’s Brewing for a crisp, tea-bright twist. One sip, and the season’s officially served.

5. Lights, shopping, action

November brings the Christmas lights switch-on across central London, and we can’t think of a more magical excuse to hit Regent Street for a little early holiday shopping. With twinkling lights overhead and festive windows all aglow, it’s the perfect time to start ticking off your gift list (before the last-minute rush hits). Shop local, browse slowly, and support the makers that give London its charm. ‘Tis the season for being a little prepared.

6. Turn up the volume at K-Music Fest

Into genre-bending beats and bold performances? The K-Music Festival lands in London this November, bringing some of Korea’s most exciting acts to iconic venues across the city. It’s global sounds with a London twist.

7. A little whimsy, Wes-style

Wes Anderson fans, this one’s for you. The Design Museum’s newest exhibition brings his world to life through costumes, props, sketches and the kind of colour palettes that make your heart do a slow clap. It’s playful, precise and full of charm, like stepping into a storybook curated by a perfectionist with great taste.

Catch Autumn at Its Peak

Turn London’s leaf-strewn streets into your playground with Treehouse Hotel London as your cosy, sky-high hideaway. With golden hour views, snug corners, and a playful spirit woven through every stay, you’re all set for an unforgettable season. After all, the best way to fall for London is from the treetops, preferably with a spiced cocktail in hand.