Halifax Minster set to be transformed into a Christmas wonderland
Halifax Minster is once again set to be transformed into a magical winter wonderland with a forest of Christmas trees adorning the beautiful building.
The spectacle and scent of more than 40 real fir trees will fill the historic space for the annual Christmas Tree Festival – this year, the Minster’s ninth - heralding the beginning of the Minster’s seasonal celebrations.
The Festival begins on Friday, December 5 and runs until Monday, December 8, and the trees, in varying sizes, have been generously sponsored and decorated by different families, organisations and businesses across Halifax and Calderdale for the enjoyment of all the Minster’s visitors.
Opening hours are Friday, Saturday and Monday, 10am to 4pm, and Sunday, 12 noon to 4pm. Refreshments will be available throughout the festival and admission is £3 for adults but children will be admitted free. The Minster shop will also be open.
Canon Hilary Barber, Vicar of Halifax Minster said: “The Christmas Tree Festival at Halifax Minster is now firmly fixed in the town’s calendar, and goes each year from strength to strength.
“Our annual festival has become synonymous with bringing Christmas cheer to the Minster and its surroundings and really showcases the beauty of our historic building and this very special time of year.
"The festival is wonderful for people of all ages; it is especially family friendly and a warm welcome awaits everyone who comes to visit, as the Minster is an important gathering space for people of all faiths and those of none.
“Please come along to see this 'forest' of beautifully decorated trees; it's a truly magical spectacle in a magical setting.”
During the festival, on Thursday, December 4, the Minster will once again stage its ‘Christmas with Andrew Edwards’ event. This event with former BBC broadcaster, Andrew and friends celebrates the magic of Christmas with the team from BBC Radio Leeds, Elland Silver Band, Ling Bob School Choir and the Minster Choir.
It starts at 7pm and tickets, priced £10 are available from the Minster website of the Minster shop.
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