Christmas tree farms in Essex
We’ve checked 8 Christmas tree farms in Essex against their own websites, and list 6 more we haven’t verified yet. Of the verified farms, 3 let you choose or cut your tree on the farm; 1 publish booking information; 3 have published 2026 dates; 1 say dogs are welcome.
Most UK Christmas tree farms open from mid to late November until shortly before Christmas.
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Lathcoats Farm
Chelmsford, EssexChecked on farm website PumpkinsPick your ownEssex fruit farm with pick-your-own summer fruit from June to August, apples and pumpkins in autumn, and a Christmas tree rental scheme from November where visitors…
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Christmas Wrapped Up
Uttlesford, EssexChecked on farm websiteFamily-run Christmas tree farm in Essex growing Nordmann Fir and Norway Spruce from 4ft to 30ft, with a seasonal shop and a weekend café. Visitors can walk through…
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Hurleys Pumpkin Forest
Chelmsford, EssexChecked on farm website PumpkinsAn Essex farm offering pumpkin and squash picking on October weekends and daily in half-term, then a pick-your-own Christmas tree experience from late November…
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Leigh Trees
Southend-on-Sea, EssexChecked on farm websiteEssex grower that specialises in Nordmann Fir and offers rental pot-grown trees that customers can select at its tree farm in Westcliff from the end of November, as…
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Maplestead Farm
Braintree, EssexChecked on farm websiteA seasonal Christmas barn near Halstead selling Nordmann Fir trees grown on the farm, alongside gifts, wreaths and decorations. It reopens on 19 November 2026 and is…
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Slamseys
Braintree, EssexChecked on farm websiteFamily farm in Essex selling Christmas trees from its own plantation, with customers choosing a tree from the Christmas Tree Barn. The barn is shown as reopening in…
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West Hyde Christmas Trees
Maldon, EssexChecked on farm websiteA small Christmas tree farm on the Dengie peninsula in Essex with a shop selling decorations and home-made wreaths, plus pre-cut and container-grown trees.…
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Fred Smith Xmas Trees
Colchester, EssexChecked on farm websiteAn Essex family farm that has grown and sold Christmas trees for over 50 years, with a large selection of pre-cut and ready-dug rooted trees to choose from on the…
6 more listings we haven’t verified yet
These businesses are listed in public business directories under this category, but we couldn’t confirm the details on their own website. Some may not offer this activity, or may only sell to trade. Check with the farm before visiting.
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Alsa Wood Farm
Uttlesford, EssexNot yet verified -
Bodsworth Flowers
Tendring, EssexNot yet verified -
Essex Christmas Trees
Thurrock, EssexNot yet verified -
Halstead Garden Centre @ Timag Nursery
Braintree, EssexNot yet verified -
Leigh Loves Trees
Southend-on-Sea, EssexNot yet verified -
Olivers Plants - Plant Centre
Braintree, EssexNot yet verified
Farms are ordered by how much we could confirm on their own website, then alphabetically. Featured listings are labelled. How we rank farms.
Guides
- When to buy a real Christmas tree
The best time to choose a real tree in the UK, when farms open, and how early is too early.
- Cut your own Christmas tree: how it works
What happens when you choose and cut your own tree at a UK Christmas tree farm, from picking a tree to getting it home.
- Nordmann fir, Norway spruce or Fraser fir: which tree?
How the most popular UK Christmas tree varieties compare on needle drop, scent, shape and price.
- How to keep a real Christmas tree fresh
Simple steps to stop your real tree dropping needles, from the fresh cut to watering and where to put it.
- What size Christmas tree do I need?
How to pick the right tree height for your ceiling and room, with a simple size table in feet and metres.
- How to recycle your real Christmas tree
Your options for getting rid of a real Christmas tree after Christmas, from council collections to replanting a potted tree.
- What to bring to a Christmas tree farm
A short checklist for a family trip to choose a real Christmas tree, from wellies to a tape measure.
- Real or artificial Christmas tree?
A balanced look at the environmental and practical trade-offs between real and artificial Christmas trees.