THE big day is still nearly three months away – but thoughts are already turning to the festive season.

Tickets for the annual York Minster Christmas Carol Concert go on sale at 9.30am tomorrow, October 1, for those wanting front seats for the popular event.

The concerts take place on December 5 and 6 at 7pm and ticket prices range from £12 to £25. Proceeds go towards the conservation of the cathedral.

Those wishing to buy tickets are advised to set up accounts on the York Minster website ahead of Wednesday morning to speed up the booking process – and with 35 per cent of tickets usually selling within the first 24 hours, the front nave seats are likely to sell out fast.

Also going on sale on Wednesday will be tickets to the Handel’s Messiah, again performed by the York Minster Choir with guest soloists, which will take place on December 13.

More details about the concerts can be found at yorkminster.org. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 01904-557208.