13th Christmas Tree Festival November 28th – 5th December 2013
The highlight of the Church year in Fakenham is the Christmas Tree Festival which attracted over 25,000 people last year.
From 10am – 8pm each day the Church is lit up by 90+ Christmas Trees, each decorated for one of the 81 charities taking part.
Entrance is free but please bring a bag of coins so that you can donate money at your favourite charity tree(s). Charities range from national charities such as the British Heart Foundation to local schools and nurseries.
Throughout the Festival refreshments are available, including reasonably priced lunches and teas using local produce and homemade cakes and scones. Coach parties should book in advance and we ask for £25 deposit.
There is also a walk-through Festival Market selling many items for Christmas including Christmas cakes and cards.
There is ample parking in Fakenham and you may like to use the Tesco Store nearby which allows 3 hours of free parking.
During the Festival the town Christmas lights will be switched on and you may like to enjoy the wide range of shops, including a large departmental store, which Fakenham has. If you wish to stay we can advise on B&B’s. To find the Christmas Tree Festival just follow the AA signs as you come into the town.
Last year we raised £22,000 in loose change for charities and we hope to beat this record in our 13th year. During the last 12 years over £250,000 has been donated to charities taking part.
Telephone the Parish Office 01328 862268 to receive an information pack and if you wish to be put on the Church mailing list please use our contact form to send us your postal address or email address.
To book coach parties in to the festival for either lunch or tea, please download, complete and send us the relevant form below:
Download Coach Booking Form (Lunches)
Download Coach Booking Form (Teas)
Thanks to Shirley 2107 who shared a video of the 2011 Christmas Tree Festival on her YouTube page.
