Christmas Tree Festival 2024

** NOW OPEN | ADMISSION IS FREE, DONATIONS WELCOME! PLEASE JUST TURN UP DURING OPENING TIMES, NO NEED TO BOOK! **

It’s back and it’s even bigger than ever! With more trees from charities, schools, businesses, community groups and others from across the region to enjoy. Our sparkling Christmas Tree Festival will be open to visit from Thursday 5 December 2024 until Monday 6 January 2025 (excluding Christmas Eve* and Christmas Day**), during normal visiting hours - 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday and 12.30-3pm on Sundays.
*Open for visiting 10am-12pm on Christmas Eve. 
** Cathedral open for services only, no visiting on Christmas Day.

Quiet Hours
Book your free tickets during our Quiet Hours to explore our Christmas Tree Festival. In 2024, it is bigger and better than ever, with 150 trees!
The Christmas Tree Festival is extremely popular and at busy times such as weekends and school holidays can be quite crowded and noisy. This year we will be opening our doors an hour early on Saturday mornings (see below) and Monday 23rd December for a more relaxed, less busy, and quieter atmosphere. We will have limited tickets to ensure a less-crowded environment, and fewer stimuli.
During these times there will be no rehearsals or music and the Cathedral will be closed for general visiting, so you will be able to explore the Festival in a relaxed setting and at your own pace. You will also be able to explore the Cathedral during this time, if you wish.
These mornings will also be suitable for visitors with accessibility and/or mobility needs, those who are visually impaired, those with sensory needs, and those with additional needs who would prefer more space/time.
Please note that other than assistance dogs, no other dogs will be permitted.
This event is open to children and adults - please indicate numbers when ordering your tickets.
Times and dates:
Saturday 7 December | 9.10-10am
Saturday 14 December | 9.10-10am
Saturday 21 December | 9.10-10am
Monday 23 December | 9.10-10am

Click here to book your free tickets.

‘All is Calm, All is Bright’ – Your Cathedral at Night
Thursday 12 December, Monday 16 December and Thursday 19 December, 7.30pm to 9:30pm.

After the sun has set the sparkle on our trees is that little bit more special. Come and spend your evening with us, a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie in hand, in your Cathedral at Night. Explore the building with members of our team providing a Christmas themed insight into its history, and enjoy an exclusive evening viewing of the Christmas Tree Festival too.
Click here to book.

*Well-behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome in the Cathedral during the Christmas period, including to the Christmas Tree Festival and Christmas Fayre. During particularly busy times we ask owners to be mindful of the limited space in the cloisters for the comfort of all of our visitors.

Worcester Cathedral’s Christmas Tree Festival 2024 is generously sponsored by:

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Haus Installations
"Haus Installations – Haus Installations is a local family-run uPVC specialist with decades of experience, leading the way for change in the window & door industry. Worcester is our home and as a local business with family at heart we are delighted to be sponsoring this years Christmas tree event, we have always taken the time to visit the cathedral with our family’s and it has become somewhat of a tradition amongst staff here, we were fortunate enough to participate in last years event and loved every photo, video and message we received about our tree. Now we get to leave our mark on this amazing event, located at the most iconic building in Worcester." 

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Nicol & Co
"Nicol & Co is a proud independent estate agent that support homeowners and purchasers across Worcester, Droitwich, and Malvern as they take their next steps on the property ladder. Our unique approach ensures we leave a lasting impression, and are memorable for the right reasons.
After participating in last year’s Christmas Tree Festival by decorating a tree, we’re thrilled to return as sponsors for this year’s event.
At the heart of our business is a commitment to giving back. We actively engage in community initiatives, sponsorships, and donations, with over £70,000 contributed to local charities through our community fund. Supporting the Christmas Tree Festival aligns perfectly with our values, allowing us to showcase our dedication to the community once again.
Working with the Cathedral is incredibly important to us. It serves as a pillar of the community and a cherished landmark in Worcester, making it a perfect partner for our efforts to support and uplift those around us."
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ThermaBead Ltd
"ThermaBead Ltd is the home of the most advanced cavity wall insulation to date.
We are the leading manufacturers, suppliers and installers of cavity wall insulation in the UK, helping our customers make the best choice for insulating homes, businesses or new build projects.
Sponsoring the Christmas Tree Festival allows us to engage with the community in a festive and meaningful way, contributing to a tradition that brings joy to many. Our involvement reflects our commitment to cultural and social initiatives, aligning our brand with values of celebration, togetherness, and goodwill.
Working with the Cathedral also means a lot to our workforce, who have grown up with it’s events and gatherings over the years and are proud to be associated with an iconic landmark that is deeply respected and admired within the city.
Sponsoring this event is not just about visibility; it’s about being part of something larger and more impactful."

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Vandemoortele Worcester
"Vandemoortele was originally established in 1991 supplying the UK market with unbaked frozen pastry products. To this day, they remain the sole UK manufacturer to fulfil large scale pre-proofed frozen viennoiserie for the wholesale and retail market and are still located at the original site in Lower Broadheath. Site Manager, Mark Parton said “ We are passionate about shaping A Tasty Future so that everyone’s everyday food can be enjoyed. We are delighted to, once again,  be a part of the Christmas Tree festival and, in turn,  support the valuable work that the Cathedral does for the local community and beyond."

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