Community Christmas Tree Festival is live

The festive season has officially arrived at Midsummer Place as its much-loved Christmas Tree Festival launched on 14 November, bringing together local businesses, creativity, and community spirit in one of Milton Keynes’ most heart-warming traditions.

Running until 24 December 2025, the annual festival sees 13 beautifully decorated Christmas trees line the mall, each one uniquely designed and sponsored by a local business in support of a chosen charity.

Shoppers are invited to admire the dazzling displays and vote for their favourite, helping raise awareness and funds for important local causes.

This year’s participating businesses and their supported charities include:

Søstrene Grene Limited – supporting Milton Keynes University Hospital

Warner Planning – supporting St Mark's Meals

Plumbing and Gas Solutions Ltd – supporting YMCA

Ridgeway Centre – supporting UnityMK

Franklins Solicitors – supporting Arthur Ellis: Mental Health

Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) – supporting UnityMK

Tikford Security Systems – supporting Hazard Alley

Slimming World by Jane – supporting Alzheimer's Research

Blossom Room – supporting Medical Detection Dogs

WD-40 Company Limited – supporting Men in Sheds

Abbey Hill Golf Centre – supporting Samaritans

Makewell / ECG – supporting YMCA

Pennings Group – supporting The Shelter MK

Each sponsor has paid a donation, with 100% of the proceeds contributing to a collective prize fund that will be distributed among the three trees with the highest number of public votes — 50% to first place, 30% to second, and 20% to third.

“We’re thrilled to see the Christmas Tree Festival return this year, bigger and brighter than ever,” said Kirsty McGiff, Marketing Manager at Midsummer Place. “It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season — uniting businesses, charities, and our local community in a truly festive display of creativity and generosity.”

Visitors can vote for their favourite tree by scanning the QR codes displayed beside each tree between 14 November and 24 December, and winners will be announced on Christmas Eve.