VIDEO: Christmas trees will provide a festive spectacle!

Alnwick Town Council is delighted to once again support the St Michael’s Church Christmas Tree Festival.

Mayor Councillor Geoff Watson is looking forward to this year’s event saying “The first festival last year was a definite success, bringing together a wide range of community groups and spreading festive cheer. This year the event is going to be even bigger and better – I can’t wait!”

This year the Festival is taking place from 5–7 December and celebrates the festive season with a dazzling display of over 80 creatively decorated Christmas trees, brought to life by local schools, businesses, and community groups.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of themed trees, including contributions from past participants such as Harry Hotspur C of E Primary School, Alnwick in Bloom, Alnwick Castle, The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick Lions, Barter Books and Sanderson Young as well as new participants including Alnwick Camera Club, Alnwick Dance Academy and Dovecote Northumberland Ltd. The festival will also feature a Memory Tree, sponsored by William Purves, where visitors can honour a loved one with a personalised message on a Christmas tree displayed in the church throughout the festive season.

In addition to the tree displays, visitors can enjoy live music, festive refreshments, and a grand raffle featuring prizes generously donated by local businesses. The festival provides a warm and welcoming space for families, friends, and the wider community to celebrate the festive season together.

Reverend Christian Mitchell, Vicar of St. Michael’s Church, said: “We are thrilled to see the Christmas Tree Festival returning for a second year. Last year, we welcomed almost 2,000 people through the door and were overwhelmed by the community’s support for the event. This year, we are also really proud to be supporting HospiceCare North Northumberland. With even more trees to see, we hope to welcome even more visitors than last year to come and enjoy this festive spectacle.”

Admission is free, with donations welcome to support both St. Michael’s Church and HospiceCare North Northumberland.

The event is supported by Northumberland Estates and Alnwick Town Council.

Event Details:

When: 5–7 December 2025

Where: St. Michael’s Church, Alnwick, Northumberland

Opening Times:

Friday 5 December: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 6 December: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Winter Market: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday 7 December: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Festival Service: 5:30 PM

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