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Carlisle Cathedral will once again host their Christmas Tree Festival throughout December, building on the success of the two previous events held in 2024 and 2025.The Festival involves over 40 local charities, organisations, businesses, schools and groups, all of whom creatively decorated trees to reflect their work in the local community. In previous years, the display, set out across the 904-year-old Cathedral and medieval Undercroft, was viewed and enjoyed by thousands of visitors – greatly increasing the usual number of expected visitors during this period. Thousands of prayers and messages were added to the community prayer tree, and hundreds of children completed the festive activities on offer, which included a puzzle booklet and present treasure hunt.
This year, the team at the Cathedral plan to develop the festive experience by increasing the number of trees on display once more. Children’s activities will again be on offer, and seasonal treats will also be available at the Cathedral Café throughout Advent and Christmas.
The festival encourages members of the community to take time out of the hustle and bustle of the season to explore the trees, add their own Christmas prayer or message to the festival’s community prayer tree and rest under the starry ceiling for which the Cathedral is renowned. Running throughout Advent, Christmas and into the New Year, the festival offers the opportunity to people of all faiths to enjoy and experience the space of the Cathedral.
The festival runs from Saturday 5 December until Monday 4 January, during normal opening hours, except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day when reduced opening hours will be in operation. Donations are welcome in support of the Cathedral.
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