Category: Advent Trail

  • 2025 Kirkstall Advent Trail

    The Kirkstall Advent windows are returning this December. The windows will be revealed each evening, with each display showcasing the creativity of the Kirkstall neighbourhood. There’s examples from previous years in the featured image above. Interactive map You will be able to find them on our interactive map, as well as see them unveiled on Facebook… continue reading


  • 2024 Kirkstall ‘Living Advent’ map

    Black paper-cuts decorated with tissue paper. A face made out of winter foliage above the number 24.

    Windows around Kirkstall will be illuminated with festive scenes throughout Advent. New scenes are revealed each evening from the 1 to the 24 December – the numbers in the baubles are the dates in December, and the bonus ★ supporting those dates. All windows will then remain lit until 5 January. Read more about Kirkstall… continue reading


  • 2024 ‘Living Advent’ map download

    Decorative

    The Map has arrived! Designed by one of our creative neighbours, it has functioned for the community since 2020, when the Advent Trail launched. You can download a larger version of the map, save it to your phone or tablet, and avoid using your data up when you are out following the Trail. Don’t forget… continue reading


  • 2024 Kirkstall Living Advent launch

    Five photos of festive windows in a collage around the words Living Advent

    You’re all welcome to come to the Kirkstall Living Advent launch. Join us at the Festive Market and stick around for live music, food and drinks, and the reveal of the first window. You can also follow the rest of the trail with our map. Details: 🎄 Kirkstall Living Advent Launch 📍St Stephen’s Church Hall,… continue reading


  • 2024 Kirkstall ‘Living Advent Calendar’

    a collage of 11 advent window displays

    Light up your Christmas Spirit with Kirkstall’s Advent Windows. Kirkstall Advent Windows are back for 2024. It is a Swedish tradition that can be dated to the 1800’s. Lighting up windows in the dark gloom of winter, Advent candles would appear in windows to illuminate the street below. Fast forward to the 21st Century. In… continue reading


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