Where can I get a real Christmas tree in Leeds? 6 best places near you for Xmas tree collection and delivery
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The weather is getting colder, decorations are in shops and some people are already blasting festive music.
It seems like the country is looking forward to the Christmas season more than ever after an unprecedented and tough year.
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Hide AdAs festive parties and work dos are inevitably off the table in 2020 due to the pandemic, families are looking to go all out in their homes to try and spread some Christmas cheer.
And, of course, the most important decoration is the tree.
While some opt for artificial versions, which are usually easier to put up, buying and dressing a real tree can be an exciting festive activity with a magnificent end result.
But be warned, real Christmas trees have a short lifespan and typically last for about four weeks before they start to shed their pine needles.
For this reason, The British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA) recommends buying your tree at the beginning of December if you want it to last throughout the holiday season.
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Hide AdThis means you should start planning where to buy your tree from now, and many outlets are already selling them, with the appropriate Covid restrictions in place.
Here’s where, and when, you can buy a real Christmas tree near Leeds.
And don’t worry, as all the places we’ve picked out have coronavirus protocols in place.
Stockeld Park Estate
Stockeld Park, Harrogate Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 4AN
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Hide AdAs Yorkshire’s largest Christmas tree grower, many people flock to Stockeld Park every year to buy a real tree.
They’ve been grown on the estate for over a century, and there are more than half a million Christmas trees covering the expansive grounds.
You can choose from Nordmann Firs, which grow to between four and eight feet, or the traditional Norway Spruce which are larger and ideal for outdoor use.
Each and every Christmas tree on the estate is cared for and cultivated by hand by the team.
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Trees sold from 26 Nov - 23 Dec, with prices starting from £35, stockeldpark.co.uk.
Methley Estate
Methley Estate, Home Farm, Leeds, LS26 9DU
Many local families choose Methley Estate to pick their Christmas tree, and it’s easy to see why.
The farm has 18,000 trees growing at any one time, meaning the choice is endless.
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Hide AdThere’s even a ‘cut your own’ experience, where you can browse the plantation and pick the perfect tree - although wellies are recommended!
Or, if you don’t fancy getting muddy, there’s pre-cut trees to choose from. They are displayed without nets so you can ponder over the right shape for your home.
While you’re there, grab some decorations from the pop-up Christmas shop.
Open from 21 Nov - 20 Dec daily from 9am - 5pm, with special late night openings on 26 Nov and 3rd Dec until 8pm, methleychristmastrees.co.uk.
The Arium
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The Arium encourages its customers to make a day of choosing the perfect real Christmas tree.
As the biggest plant nursery in the area, they have a huge range of shapes and sizes of Nordmann Firs to choose from, which are locally grown at Stockeld Park.
Some trees even extend to as tall as 12 feet.
There’s also Christmas decorations available to ensure your new tree is magically dressed.
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Hide AdChoose a tree from 27 Nov, Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 10am - 4pm, theariumleeds.co.uk.
Swillington Organic Farm
Coach Road, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8QA
There are hundreds of freshly cut Christmas trees to choose from at Swillington Organic Farm.
The trees are all unwrapped so you can view their shapes and sizes and choose the one which is a perfect fit for your home.
What’s more is the trees here are kept in water from the moment they’re cut, ensuring they’re as fresh as possible when they’re bought.
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Hide AdAnd, the helpful team will wrap your tree for you once you’ve chosen it to ensure it fits in your car.
Open daily from 29 Nov, 10am - 6pm, prices from £25, swillingtonorganicfarm.co.uk.
Brookleigh Farm
Brookleigh Farm, Burley Road, Menston, West Yorkshire, LS29 6NS
This family-run business was started way back in 1998, and Brookleigh Farm is still supplying local families with high-quality Christmas trees.
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Hide AdAs experienced pickers, the team are on-hand to find you the ideal tree from a huge selection of Nordmann Firs, Norway Spruce and Fraser Firs.
The farm also offers nationwide tree delivery.
Open from 27 Nov from 9am - 8pm every day until Christmas, qualitychristmastrees.co.uk.
Christmas Trees Leeds
Bingley-based Christmas Trees Leeds take the hassle out of choosing and picking up your real tree, as they deliver straight to your door.
Started over a decade ago by university students Ben and Bjorn, the service is now hugely popular within the West Yorkshire area.
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Hide AdThe door-to-door delivery service is especially handy for people who may be nervous to visit Christmas tree farms due to coronavirus.
Simply choose your tree on the website and select your preferred delivery date at the checkout.
Christmas trees can be delivered on a range of dates within the LS and BD postcodes, from 27 Nov up to 20 Dec, christmastreesleeds.co.uk.