A SPECTACULAR Christmas tree festival returns to Brightlingsea this weekend.

More than 100 trees decorated by families and groups will be on display at All Saints’ Church, in Church Road between 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.

There will be live music and a Christmas gift shop, as well as homemade refreshments, mulled wine and hot chestnuts.

Admission is £3.50. Children and those in full-time education free.