Christmas Tree Festival 2026

Register your Christmas tree

Enter a tree for the Christmas Tree Festival at St Matthew’s Church, Ashford, 29 November–13 December 2026. Entry is free. Apply by Sunday 22 November.

Your display will help us raise £2,500 towards winter heating and lighting that support our parish warm hub, running from October half-term until Easter.

Complete this form, then verify your email. The Parish Office will arrange your display space and any electrical requirements.

Fields marked * are required. Please submit one application per tree.

Your details

Organisation or individual name *Contact name *Email address *Repeat email address *Telephone number (optional)

Your tree

Tree theme or title *

Approximate height in cm *

Approximate width in cm *

Contact the office about suitable dimensions or who supplies the tree before purchasing. Electrical points and space must be agreed.

Do you need an electrical point? *YesNo

May we name your tree or organisation in festival publicity? *YesNo

Name to use in publicity if different (optional)Practical requirements or questions (optional)

Please do not include medical details or other sensitive information. Contact the office privately if needed.

Practical arrangements

Set up: Friday 27 November, 09:00–16:00.
Collect: Monday 14 December, 09:00–15:00.
Label your tree with your name or organisation and theme.
Lights must be safe and in good condition. No flashing lights.
Label adaptor plugs with your name and contact details.

I have read these arrangements. *

Keeping in touch

We will use your details to organise your participation and email you an invitation to next year’s Christmas Tree Festival. Tick to decline next year’s invitation. You can stop invitations at any time by contacting office@smam.org.uk.

Please do not email me an invitation to next year’s festival.

Unverified applications expire after 24 hours. The Parish Office uses verified details to arrange your entry and, unless declined, next year’s invitation. Read our privacy notice for how the parish handles your information.