Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival

Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival Join us on 12th, 13th and 14th December 2025 at Holy Saviour Church, Radcliffe Road, Hitchin 🎄 2021 is the 25th year of Hitchin's Christmas Tree Festival!

We are really looking forward to see all you exhibitors and your lovely trees back in the church. The shops did a great job in hosting trees last year, and it will be great to include your window displays in the programme too.

10/06/2026

🎄 It’s that time of year again… planning is underway for the Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival 2026! 🎄

We’re now inviting expressions of interest from anyone who would like to exhibit - whether you’re a returning participant or thinking of joining us for the very first time.

And this year is extra special… it’s our 30th anniversary! ✨

Help us make it our most magical and memorable festival yet.

If you’d like to take part, please get in touch - we’d love to hear from you 🎄

[email protected]

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our lovely followers!

There is a 4pm Crib Service today - all ages welcome.

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21/12/2025

Going to the tractors tonight? We have a carol concert at 6pm, why not stop by on your way up? 🚜 ⛪️ 🎄

🎄✨ Carols by Candlelight ✨🎄

Join us for a warm, joyful evening of Christmas music and reflection, as we sing well-loved carols by candlelight in a beautiful festive setting.

🕯️ Traditional carols
🎶 Music, readings and the gentle glow of candlelight
🎄 A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for all

📅 Sunday 21st December
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Holy Saviour Church, Radcliffe Road

Your winner 🎄🎄
18/12/2025

Your winner 🎄🎄

17/12/2025

🎄✨ Carols by Candlelight ✨🎄

Join us for a warm, joyful evening of Christmas music and reflection, as we sing well-loved carols by candlelight in a beautiful festive setting.

🕯️ Traditional carols
🎶 Music, readings and the gentle glow of candlelight
🎄 A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for all

📅 Sunday 21st December
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Holy Saviour Church, Radcliffe Road

17/12/2025

A huge thank you to everyone in Hitchin and to all who came along to support the Christmas Tree Festival 🎄

We’ve loved being part of such a wonderful community event and really appreciate everyone who took the time to visit, donate and spread a bit of festive cheer.

A heartfelt thank you to the church congregation and everyone who works so hard behind the scenes to make it all happen — you know who you are ❤️

We’d also love to hear your feedback — please feel free to send us a DM or email [email protected]

If you’re interested in exhibiting at next year’s festival, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

A special thank you to Oliver Russell Electrical Ltd for doing all of our electrics — we couldn’t have done it without you!

15/12/2025

We have 5 trees available to purchase for £15 each - a bargain! Send us a message and we can arrange collection! 🎄

14/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Tree Festival – Winners (judged) 2025 🎄

🌟 Younger Children
🥇 Highbury Infants School– Recycled Christmas
🥈 Codicote C of E Primary School – A Tree-mendous Christmas
🥉 Highover JMI School and Nursery– All Hands On Decs

🌟 Older Children
🥇 Hitchin Boys School – The Gingerbread Tree
🥈 Hitchin Girls School – Take a Break This Christmas
🥉 9th Hitchin Guides – A Goal-den Christmas For The Girls

🌟 Businesses
🥇 Sarah Maylin Flowers– Petals & Pines
🥈 Wakelin & Son– Tree Are Family, I Got All My Customers With Me
🥉 Make Space Studio Gallery– Tree of Life

🌟 Groups
🥇 MHA Elmside Care Home – A Day At The Seaside
🥈 Cool Kids Craft Club (for adults)– Oh Come All Ye Crafters!
🥉 Hitchin Walsworth Townswomens Guild – 12 Days of Christmas

🌟 Charities
🥇 Helping Herts Homeless – The Nightingale Tree
🥈 The Willow Foundation – Santa’s Kitchen
🥉 Stand By Me – Shining Bright This Christmas

🌟 Adult
🥇 Totally Textiles – Amy’s Sew N Sew
🥈 Emilie Pearson – Have a Roarsome
Christmas

👏 Huge thanks to our judges Cheryl Hare & Tracey Grainger from Hitchin Creative for taking the time to judge the trees before we open on Friday 🎄

🎄 Thank you to everyone who took part — the standard was amazing!

14/12/2025

The results are in…

✨ Public Vote Results ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who voted! We’re delighted to announce the winners:

🥇 1st Place
MHA Elmside Care Home – A Day At The Seaside

🥈 2nd Place
Cool Kids Craft Club (for adults) – Oh Come All Ye Crafters!

🥉 3rd Place
Sarah Maylin Flowers – Petals & Pines

🎄 4th Place
Highbury Infants School – Recycled Christmas

🎄 5th Place
Hitchin Girls School – Take a Break This Christmas

Well done to all involved – such creativity and festive spirit on display! 👏✨

14/12/2025

The sun is shining, the trees are glistening! Come on down and vote for your favourite tree.

We have hot food, delicious cakes and mulled wine!

Open 12-6pm.

Winners will be announced during the short service at 6pm (or later on here)

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Holy Saviour Church, Radcliffe Road
Hitchin
SG51QG

Opening Hours

Saturday 10:30am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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