Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


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<p>Taylor Swift may have a Christmas tree farm in her heart; the rest of us will have to make do with this little lot around Somerset, Dorset &amp; Bristol.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.secretvalleychristmastrees.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Secret Valley,</a> Goathurst, near Bridgwater</h2>



<p>Secret Valley&#8217;s John Hardwick is a former chair of the British Christmas Tree Growers Association, and the family have been growing Christmas trees on the edge of the Quantock Hills for over 30 years.  To buy cut or pot-grown trees, visit or buy online and collect. Either way, stop to say hello to the donkeys and alpacas, have a mulled cider and mince pie, have a gander at their selection of wines made with grapes from their vineyard or throw some snowballs (yes, honest). Open Mon to Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 10am–4pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.bathchristmastreefarm.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bath Christmas Tree Farm</a>, near Peasedown St John</h2>



<p>Walk through a forest of Nordman Fir and Norway Spruce and choose your tree to be cut down. Open from 10am until dusk every day from Sat 25 Nov.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://frenchaychristmastreefarm.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frenchay Christmas Tree Farm</a>, Frenchay </h2>



<p>How may different types of Christmas tree can you name?  There are six on offer here: Nordmann Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Spuce, Douglas Fir, Silver Spruce and Blue Spruce. Wander around their 18 acres and pick one or choose from a pre-cut selection, including living trees in pots. Open every day from 9am–5pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://o-christmas.co.uk/pages/bath-christmas-trees" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Osborne’s Christmas Trees</a>,  Colerne (near Bath), Rode (near Frome) and Butleigh (near Glastonbury)</h2>



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<p>John planted his first trees in 1982 alongside his main job as a forrester; now with his wife and sons he grows over 60,000 different varieties each year in Rode and near Sherborne, supplying homes as well as corporate spaces.  Expect trees of all sizes, potted trees, stands, logs, kindling, wreaths –&nbsp;and free raindeer dust. From Sat 25 Nov: Rode 9am–5.30pm; Butleigh 9am –dark; Colerne 10am–dark.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-langford-lakes-langford-budville-near-wellington"><a href="https://www.langfordlakes.co.uk/our-christmas-tree-farm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Langford Lakes</a>, Langford Budville, near Wellington</h2>



<p>Freshly cut and potted Nordman, Fraser Fir and Norway Spruce Christmas trees grown on a family-run, 40-acre Middle Hill Farm. Masses of decorations, baubles, pine cones, berries, lights, tree stands, wreaths – the lot. Father Christmas will be there most weekends. Open every day of the week. See their website for opening hours; they open at 9am weekdays and Sat (10am Sundays) and – very handily – close at 8pm some days. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.cranborne.co.uk/christmas-trees/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cranborne Christmas Tree Farm</a>, Alderholt, near Fordingbridge</h2>



<p>Thirty acres of Christmas trees grown on the Cranborne Estate. Choose your own tree from the plantation from Fri to Sun, or buy re-cut or order one over the phone for collection any day of the week. Open from Fri 24 Nov to Sun 17 Dec.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ryansxmastrees" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ryan&#8217;s Christmas Tree Farm,</a> Shepton Mallet</h2>



<p>This place, run by a young lad, gets great reviews. Open from Fri 24 Nov, 9am–7.30 every day, though if you want him to cut one down for you, you&#8217;ll need to choose your tree by 3.30pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://old-star-christmas-trees.business.site/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Old Star Christmas Trees</a>, Beercrocombe, near Taunton</h2>



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<p>After you&#8217;ve chosen your Nordman Fir, repair to the Finnish Grillkota to toast marshmallows over the fire or have a look at the old Chard canal running through the garden at this little place in the Quantocks. Opening at weekends from Sat 25 Nov, Saturdays 10am–4pm and Sundays 11am–4pm. Call Niki on 07794 870909 if you want to pop over mid week.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://towerbrook-farm.business.site/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Banwell Christmas Trees</a>, Banwell, near Weston-super-Mare</h2>



<p>Bring your own spade or borrow one of theirs to dig up your own tree at Towerbrook Farm. Pre-cut trees also available if you can&#8217;t be fagged. All trees are £50, regardless of size. Cash only here.  Open daily 8am–4pm daily. If the effort of digging works up a thirst, Thatcher&#8217;s cider shop is just down the road.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.mendipchristmastrees.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mendip Christmas Tree Farm</a>, between Shepton Mallet and Frome</h2>



<p>Choose and cut your own tree. Walk (or ride up in their train) into their forest of trees, choose your tree, mark it with a tag, and they&#8217;ll cut it down and bring it into the barn to be netted so you can take it away. Pre-cut too. Freshly cut Mon to Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat &amp; Sun 9am-6pm. Choose your own and cut Mon to Fri, 10am-3.30pm (last entry)l Sat &amp; Sun 9am-3.30pm (last entry). Open from the last weekend in November and then every day until Sun 24 Dec.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://www.valeofcamelotgrowers.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vale of Camelot Growers</a>, Sparkford, near Yeovil</h2>



<p>Small, family-run farm which grows plants and pick your own soft fruits for most of the year and Christmas trees in December. Open every day from Sat 25 Nov, from 9.30am–4.30pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.tschristmastrees.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trinity Street Christmas Trees</a>, Dorchester &amp; Weymouth</h2>



<p>Not a farm but one of the best places in the area for buying all kinds of Christmas trees, including locally grown ones, and everything to go with. Visit or buy online. From Sat 25 Nov. </p>


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