Thousands flock to Ipswich Minster Christmas tree festival

The Christmas Tree Festival was held at Ipswich Minster, former St Mary le Tower, between November 29 and December 7.

100 real and fake trees were displayed in the church for people to go and look at for free, as well as visit the community cafe that was set up.

100 trees were set up in Ipswich Minster (Image: Ipswich Minster)

The festival was held in partnership for the first time with Ipswich Central.

Ipswich Minster's Reverend Tom Mumford said: "This year's Christmas Tree Festival, our first as a Minster, was the biggest yet.

"10 days, 100 trees, 100 community partners and sponsors, dozens of events, dozens and dozens of volunteers and thousands and thousands of visits.

Reverend Tom Mumford (Image: Newsquest)

"But most importantly of all, the community brought together and built up, and something of the love of God, that Christmassy feeling, shared.

"I want to thank all those, both in the church and across the whole Ipswich community, for making it such a wonderful time of the year.

"I look forward to welcoming everyone back for Christmas services in the coming weeks!"