THE annual Christmas Tree Festival is coming up at Crediton Parish Church.

The event, which attracts thousands of visitors, will feature dozens of decorated trees and take place from Thursday, December 5 to Sunday, December 8.

Entry is free, with opening times from 11am to 6pm except Saturday which will begin an hour earlier at 10am.

Refreshments will be served in the Boniface Centre from 10am to 4.30pm each day apart from Sunday when the cafe is open from 2pm to 4.30pm.

At 7pm on Thursday, December 5, there will be a concert in aid of Hospiscare. There will be another concert featuring the Holy Cross choir and Crediton Town Band at 7pm on Saturday, December 7.

Parking is free and there is disabled access to the church and Boniface Centre.

For more information and party bookings, email [email protected] or telephone 01363 772865.