Make memories and create a family tradition by visiting Chester Cathedral's annual Christmas Tree Festival. A delightful family-friendly day out. Enjoy over 80 trees decorated in the theme of Christmas Around the World.

Free entry for children 5 and under.

Pre-book your Christmas entry to ensure speedy entry. Last entry 5.30pm.

No booking or entry fee for Sundays.

*Between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day the Cathedral closes at 4pm with last entry for the Christmas Tree Festival at 3.30pm. Please check our upcoming closures on the website for other Nave and café closures during the Christmas Tree Festival.

Join us for beautiful Christmas readings and carols sung by the Chester Cathedral Choir.

Please be seated 15 minutes before the service.

Pre-booking for the Nave and West Steps is now sold out.

Additional seats will be available on the day in the side aisles and South Transept (restricted views), on a first come first served basis.

The service will also be streamed on our official YouTube channel.

A service for all ages to welcome the birth of the baby Jesus.

Pre-booking not required, simply come along to the Cathedral.

Join us for beautiful Christmas readings and carols sung by the Chester Cathedral Choir.

Please be seated 15 minutes before the service.

Pre-booking for the Nave and West Steps is now sold out.

Additional seats will be available on the day in the side aisles and South Transept (restricted views), on a first come first served basis.

The service will also be streamed on our official YouTube channel.

The first service of Christmas is a magical occasion as we are the first to greet the new born Saviour. Sung by the Cathedral’s Nave Choir.

Pre-booking not required, simply come along to the Cathedral.
The service will also be streamed on our official YouTube channel here.

A traditional language service of Holy Communion to begin Christmas Day – so you can get home in plenty of time to put the sprouts on!

Pre-booking not required, simply come along to the Cathedral.

Cathedral Eucharist for Christmas Day celebrates the arrival of the Christ-child on Christmas morning. Sung by the Cathedral Choir.

President: The Bishop of Birkenhead