A SOUTHAMPTON church has opened its doors to celebrate the festive season with a tree festival.

It’s an annual event for Peartree Green United Reform Church and residents across the city gathered in Woolston to get excited for Christmas.

Members of the church in Bridge Road invited people to come and buy a selection of decorated artificial trees in all sizes and colours.

There was also a chance to buy a Christmas cake, stocking-filler presents and enjoy a performance by the Rising Stars youth musical theatre group.