Halifax Minster set to be transformed into winter wonderland for Christmas tree festival
Halifax Minster will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland with a forest of Christmas trees adorning the iconic building next month.
More than 40 real fir trees will fill the historic space for the annual Christmas Tree Festival.
The event begins on Friday, December 5 and runs until Monday, December 8, and the trees have been 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, 12pm to 4pm.
Refreshments will be available throughout the festival and admission is £3 for adults but children will be admitted free.
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 at halifaxminster.org.uk, or the Minster shop.