Wainfleet sparkles as town prepares for Christmas tree festival, market and switch-on
Wainfleet is getting ready to step into the festive season this weekend with a sparkling display of 20 real Christmas trees, a children’s competition – and the town’s Christmas Market and lights switch-on also taking centre stage,
The annual Christmas Tree Festival, held at Wainfleet Methodist Church, opens on Friday and promises a cosy, community-spirited start to the festive celebrations, with local businesses, groups and children all taking part.
Pastor Susan Alldread said the church will be filled with trees “of all sizes,” each decorated by a different business or community group – and this year the festival is going back to real firs, creating an extra dose of traditional Christmas charm.
A large outdoor tree in the church garden will also be a focal point of the weekend, decorated by the Mayor of Wainfleet, Coun Steve Mitchell.
Visitors will be welcomed with festive treats across the three-day event:
Friday: 11am–5pm – Coffee and mince pies
Saturday: 10am–5pm – Homemade soup and rolls from 11.30am, with coffee and mince pies served all day
Sunday: 2pm–5pm – Coffee and mince pies
Children will also have the chance to get creative, with a competition to find the best-decorated children’s tree, adding a splash of colour and excitement for younger visitors.
The celebrations continue outside the church as Wainfleet hosts its Christmas Market and lights switch-on on Sunday, transforming the town into a festive showcase of stalls, music and seasonal cheer.
Families can browse gifts, enjoy food and drink, and soak up the atmosphere before gathering for the big countdown to the lights being switched on – a highlight of the Wainfleet Christmas calendar.
Organisers say the weekend promises “something for everyone” as the town comes together to celebrate the start of the festive season.