Once again Shrewsbury’s civic church will be ablaze with twinkling lights this December when a host of beautifully decorated and illuminated Christmas trees fill St Chad’s for the opening of its annual Christmas Tree Festival.

This spectacular display of trees starts on 10 December and will run daily until 3 January 2023. There will be a diverse daily programme of Christmas music, song and dance and admission is free.

Joanna Hepper from St. Chad’s said: “We would like people to come and enjoy what promises to be a lovely experience in the tranquil atmosphere of our beautiful Georgian church. The Christmas programme of music to entertain visitors will include performances by three school choirs (on three separate occasions); and performing arts groups, as well as the regular Friday ‘Concerts in the Round’. The Festival is a special experience, and the stunningly decorated Christmas trees set in the wonderful ambience of St. Chad’s will be a real Christmastide treat for all the family”.

Full details can be found at christmastreefestival.org.