Where to get your Christmas trees

There’s nothing quite as festive as a genuine Christmas tree; the smell of the needles, decorating it to perfection (or imperfection!) and putting those presents underneath it for the big day,  all this can make you feel extra Christmassy! We’ve put together a selection of great Chester and Cheshire businesses where you can select your perfect Christmas tree:

Hawarden Estate 

Visit the Farm Shop on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November for their Winter Market, featuring dozens of stalls, their Christmas tree market, live music, delicious food and great drinks.

Yew Tree Farm, Utkinton 

A family business that prides itself in well priced, high quality trees and always ensures a friendly service. You can find fresh cut Nordmann Fir from sizes of 4 foot upwards. Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 30th November until 24th December. Yew Tree Farm, Utkinton, CW6 0JG, 07907 696731 | 07759 484073.

 The Hollies Farm Shop 

Cheshire staples The Hollies, alongside their ever-superb range of artisanal and locally sourced produce are a great place to find your tree. There are Nordman Firs available, which are known for their lovely symmetrical shape, strong branches and the fact that they hold their needles better as well as Norway Spruces and various sizes of potted trees.

Buy your Christmas tree directly from the grower with thousands of trees to choose from including Nordman, Noble, Fraser fir, Lodge pole pine and traditional Norway spruce. While you are there, you can also pick up decorated or grave wreaths.

Cheshire Christmas Trees, Glazebury, Warrington 

Cheshire Christmas Trees are Independent Christmas tree growers that are 100% dedicated to their growing. The owners are always around to ensure a personal touch. The trees are guaranteed to have at least two days of frost before cut and left to lie for three to four days before netting to ensure freshness. Selection of trees include Nordmann, Noble and Lodgepole pine trees.

Ivy Cottage Tree Farm, Wilmslow 

Ivy Cottage Tree Farm is one of the largest growers of Christmas Trees in Cheshire, located in Wilmslow, with a wide variety of Christmas Trees for retail and wholesale. They supply Norway Spruce, Nordmann Fir, Fraser Fir and Lodgepole Pine, many grown on site. You can visit the plantation and choose a tree that is still growing in the field or choose one that is pre-cut. Alternatively they grow and sell potted trees. Make sure to pop into their on-site shop for a range of tree decorations, stands, lights and fresh door wreaths. They even supply firewood to keep you warm on cold winter nights. Open from 20th November to Christmas Eve.

Grappenhall Christmas trees 

Family-run business supplying a wide variety of real Christmas Trees. Whether you are looking for a big and bushy or small and sweet tree, Grappenhall Christmas Trees has the perfect tree waiting for you. Varieties include Nordmann Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce and Blue Spruce. Open from 21st November.

Kenyon Hall, Warrington 

Kenyon Hall offer two varieties of freshly cut trees. Nordmann Firs are glossy green with the classic Christmas Tree shape, perfect for families with young kids and the more traditional Fraser Firs which are narrower and fit well in smaller spaces such as apartments. They also offer both varieties as living trees in pots so you can keep them growing after Christmas ends. Beautiful range of hand made crafts including wooden stars, reindeer and snowmen.  Open from 29th November.

Clayton Fold Christmas Tree Farm, Kettleshulme  

Across its 17 acres of land, Clayton Fold Farm homes a staggering number of Christmas Trees including Nordman Fir, Norway Spruce, Noble Fir and a small number of Meyer Spruce, Lasiocarpa (Rocky Mountain Fir) and Serbian Spruce. All customers are able to choose their desired tree, and see it cut and prepared before their eyes, allowing for proof of freshness and quality. For those unable to visit in person, a delivery service is available too! Booking essential. Open everyday from Saturday 22nd November – Sunday 21st December, 8.30am until 6pm. Booking is required on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Booking is not required on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Greenies Trees, Nantwich 

Greenies' philosophy is that a tree is for life and not just for Christmas. You will be able to choose a Traditional Norway Spruce Christmas Tree with a lovely fresh scent and beautiful full shape. Perfect for decorating and giving your home that Christmas feeling. The most sustainable way to enjoy a fresh Christmas tree is to rent a Pot Grown real living tree. After Christmas Greenies will collect your tree and return it to the farm, where it will continue to absorb CO2 for years to come. Ready to be selected and enjoyed again.

Don't forget the St Luke's Hospice Christmas Tree collection and recycling schemes. The simplest, greenest and most charitable way to say goodbye to your Christmas tree.