PHOTOS: Beverley Minster Christmas Tree Festival

Around 12,500 twinkling lights have filled Beverley Minster as 120 fir trees, all individually decorated by local people, charities and businesses, were switched on for its magical, 10-day Christmas Tree Festival.

It opened its doors on Friday 2nd December and runs until Sunday 11th December, the day of Beverley Festival of Christmas.

Now in its 11th year, the festival promises to be the biggest and the best so far, according to organiser Bob Farley. He said: “Many local schools, care homes, individuals, businesses and charities regularly sponsor a tree. But this year, more people than ever have asked to have a tree at the festival.”

“We are expecting a hive of activity in the Minster the day before the festival launches, as everyone involved comes to the church to claim their tree and fill it full of their decorations – many are often bespoke and hand-made.”

Many visitors who walk around the tree-lined church may also be lucky enough to be accompanied by beautiful music, provided by a number of organists and local choirs which will be performing a different times during the 10 days.