Pictured is: People admiring the decorated trees. Picture: Keith Woodland (071221-78)placeholder image
Pictured is: People admiring the decorated trees. Picture: Keith Woodland (071221-78)

Christmas in Hampshire: Alverstoke Christmas Tree Festival welcomed 75 Christmas trees in opening ceremony

By Sophie Lewis
Published 8th Dec 2023, 10:12 BST
Updated 8th Dec 2023, 10:12 BST

A fantastically festive Christmas tree event in Gosport has officially started following the opening ceremony – see 14 pictures.

The Christmas Tree Festival is in its 15th year and the opening ceremony, which was held at St Mary’s Church, was a huge success.

The festival was launched last night (December 7) where guests were able to get involved in traditional Christmas carols.

There will be 75 spectacular Christmas trees on show, all of which will be decorated by local charities, schools, clubs and businesses and the festival opening times are December 8 between 3pm and 7pm, December 9 between 11am and 6pm and December 10 between 12pm and 6pm.

Here are 14 pictures from the opening ceremony of the Alverstoke Christmas Tree Festival:

Pictured is: Some of the decorated trees. Picture: Keith Woodland (071221-8)

13. St Mary's Christmas Tree Festival

Pictured is: Some of the decorated trees. Picture: Keith Woodland (071221-8) Photo: Keith Woodland

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Pictured is: Carol Lindsey with Shirley Wenham admire the Lowry Girls Choir Tree Picture: Keith Woodland (071221-4)

14. St Mary's Christmas Tree Festival

Pictured is: Carol Lindsey with Shirley Wenham admire the Lowry Girls Choir Tree Picture: Keith Woodland (071221-4) Photo: Keith Woodland

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