Experience York Minster’s popular Christmas Tree Festival, set inside the medieval Minster, with 70 trees on display in the cathedral’s stunning Nave, Chapter House and Lady Chapel.

Explore the trees, which will be decorated to individual themes by local businesses, schools and charities, and add your own Christmas message to a tag on the festival’s prayer trees.

The festival will open on Saturday 30 November at 10am with a light switch-on at ‘Minster Mash-Up’, York Minster’s special service for children and families.

The festival will run during general admission times until Sunday 5 January. Entry is free with general admission.

York Minster’s Christmas Tree Festival has been shortlisted for the Little Viking’s Awards 2025! 

The Festival has been nominated York’s ‘Best Christmas Experience’. Click HERE to cast your vote.

Please note, the trees may feature flashing lights.