A popular and unique festive tradition is set to return this Christmas.

Epping’s Christmas Tree Festival will return to the St John the Baptist Church, St John’s Road, for its 11th year on December 5.

The festival, which runs until December 8, will feature around 60 Christmas trees decorated by a number of different local groups, schools and businesses.

The trees will be displayed to members of the public in the church itself.

Several special events will be held throughout the festival, including a concert by the Epping Forest Band, who will be performing festive hits and some more “challenging” songs.

There will also be other entertainment, festive stalls and refreshments at the festival, which is free for children.