One of the best Christmas traditions is driving to pick up the fragrant fir tree ready to adorn with festive decorations. We’ve found some great places in Dorset to get yours.
It's the most wonderful time of the year and that can mean only one thing: it's time to dust off the decorations and get creative around your home. One of the centrepieces for the festive home is the Christmas tree: glowing with lights, adorned with baubles, and surrounded by gifts and family get-togethers.
In no particular order, we've found the best places in Dorset to purchase your own freshly cut Christmas tree or alternative.
Trinity Street Christmas Trees
Where: Dorchester, DT1 1TU or Morrisons, Weymouth, DT3 5AX or Morrisons, Bridport, DT6 4SB
When: From November 26th (Dorchester), December 1st (Weymouth and Bridport)
Choose from Nordman Firs, Norway Spruce, Fraser Fir, Noble Fir, and trees in pots. The two Morrisons locations are perfect to pick up a tree whilst out shopping but you can also buy natural decorations, handmade wreaths, and much more at the original Trinity Street store. All the trees can be traced back to UK plantations including one in Dorset itself.
Compton Acres
Where: Poole, BH13 7ES
When: All of December
Compton Acres recognise the importance of a healthy and beautiful tree to make your festive season special this December. They have the usual range of Nordman and Fraser Firs, as well as the silvery coloured Blue Spruce, to pick from with sizes to fit any space. The also have a garden shop for all of your decoration and gift needs.
Cranborne Estate Christmas Tree Farm
Where: Alderholt, Fordingbridge, SP6 3DN
When: From November 25th
For more than 40 years, Cranborne Estates have been cultivating a vast area of land just for you to find the perfect Christmas tree. In fact, they now have over 60 000 of them, so even the pickiest of decorators will find their muse. They stock multiple species including the traditional Norway spruce and the increasingly popular Nordmann fir.
Christmas at Moors Valley
Where: Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
When: From November 26th
Choose your tree in Moors Valley's spacious open-air Christmas Tree Shop, following the one-way system to browse hundreds of spruces or firs (5ft-8ft), as well as small potted trees and Christmas wreaths. All of the trees are sustainably grown in Britain to reduce their environmental impact.
Pines and Needles
Where: Online
When: From mid-November
This next option is a little unusual but takes the stress out of Christmas tree hunting. Pre-order your tree and their drivers will deliver it safe and sound, ready to decorate, right to your door. You can also purchase lights and decorations from them to really make things easy.
Fiveways Christmas Trees
Where: The Fiveways, Bournemouth, BH8 9QY
When: From November 24th
Our next location promises to sell "the finest Christmas trees in Bournemouth" and we can't argue with them or their very happy customers. They also run a free tree competition so head over to their Facebook page to find out more.
Lenctenbury Farm
Where: Norden, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5DU
When: From November 26th
Most of the trees you will find at our last spot are grown right here in the county. They will soon be opening their gates for your discerning eye so keep an eye on their website and Facebook Page for more updates shortly.
