Christmas Tree Festival
Blackburn Cathedral will host a brand new Christmas Tree Festival from Monday 30th November until Sunday 20th December.
We're hosting what is is expected to be Lancashire’s largest Christmas Tree Festival and we're looking forward to welcoming significant numbers of guests from across the region.
The Cathedral will be transformed into a magical, festive wonderland, filled with real trees - all beautifully and individually hand decorated by local schools, businesses, charities, and community groups - to deliver a wonderful Christmas experience for all the family.
Here's all the information you need to take part and visit the Christmas Tree Festival:
About the Festival
The Festival will run from Monday 30th November until Sunday 20th December, during which time the Cathedral will be transformed into a magical, festive wonderland.
Lancashire’s most iconic building will be filled with real trees - all individually hand decorated - to deliver a wonderful festive family experience.
There will be a number of late night viewings, guests will be able to vote for their favourite and there will also be a Community Memory Tree where messages can be left for a loved one.
Get Involved
We're calling on local schools, businesses, charities and community groups to get involved and sponsor a tree.
Trees will be displayed across the Cathedral and there are a range of tree sizes to choose from with prices based on the size.
You can decorate your own tree in any way you wish and you are encouraged to be as creative and imaginative as you wish!
Places are strictly limited so book early to secure your tree.
Visiting the Festival
The Cathedral will be open from 9.30am until 4.30pm on most days throughout the Festival (some entry restrictions may apply on certain days).
Entry By Donation
There is no charge to visit the Cathedral however we suggest a donation of £5 per person which contributes to the cost of hosting the Festival and visitor generosity enables us to host further events like this in the future.
Opening times will be published in November.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are inviting sponsorship from key partners wishing to support this event and to enjoy a range of benefits in return.
To learn more about the Christmas Tree Festival and to discuss the sponsorship opportunities on offer, please contact:
Kath Jump
Cathedral Fundraiser
01254 277440
[email protected]
Thank You For Your Support
We are a charity and the Christmas Tree Festival is being held to raise vital funds that support our mission and the communities we serve.
Your support - be that by visiting, donating, sponsoring a tree or supporting the Festival in other ways - helps to secure the long-term future of your Cathedral so that we can remain open to all, both now and for future generations.
Full opening times will be published in November.
There will be a range of tree sizes and each one will look different.
There will be a number of late night viewings, guests will be able to vote for their favourite and there will also be a Community Memory Tree where messages can be left for a loved one.
The Blackburn with Darwen Council website - blackburn.gov.uk/parking has comprehensive town centre car parking information.
We advise local people use public transport where possible and the Cathedral is less than 5 minutes’ walk from both Blackburn railway station and the town centre bus interchange.
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