Doing some last-minute Christmas tree shopping? We asked our readers for their suggestions for the best places to pick one up ready for festive decorations.
From businesses with a variety on offer, to incredible prices with excellent customer service, Cumbria has a wide selection of traders to shop from this season.
B&M Home Store with Garden Centre The garden centre located on Hindpool Road in Barrow has been credited for its wide selection of Christmas trees. Sarah Millings said: “There were so many to choose from. Not a lot of places have that many varieties.”
Foxfield Garden Centre Located at the Laurels, Broughton-in-Furness, The Foxfield holds several five-star reviews for its excellent customer service. Mags Bennett said: “Lovely staff there who really helped me get my tree and a few other things.”Abi & Tom's Garden Plants Located on Halecat House, Grange-over-Sands, this garden centre has gathered a collection of positive reviews for its selection of Christmas trees. Mason Matlock said: “Great little place. I went there for my tree this year. Probably will next year too.”Southern Lakeland Nurseries Located on Station Road, Flookburgh, the garden centre has been credited for its prices and customer service. Jan Finney said: “Really nice staff. They give you their time while searching for trees.”
Station Farm Christmas trees
Located on Crooklands Road, Ackenthwaite, Milnthorpe, the farm has several five-star reviews for its service in the festive season.
Rachel Waterson said: “Very friendly staff. They gave us a great tree this year.”
Hayes Garden World
Located in Ambleside, this brightly-lit and popular garden centre has a variety of decorations and trees on offer every Christmas, with more than 2,000 reviews online.
James Colins said: “We love going there. It’s almost become part of our Christmas with its lights and atmosphere.”
Christmas on The Lakes
Bowness’ garden centre situated on Quarry Rigg has earned reviews from customers praising its service.
Philip Burke said: “They gave us a really tall tree this year. Made the house light up.”
Beetham Nurseries
Located on Pool Darkin Lane, Milnthorpe, this garden centre has a wide selection of trees on offer this year.
Alex Jameson said: “They have a lot of trees to pick from. Found it difficult there were so many good ones.”
Carr Bank Garden Centre
Located on Carr Bank Road, this garden and pet shop has been credited for its excellent customer service.
Wayne Anderson said: “Really friendly staff member I spoke to. Helped me with everything.”
Woodlands Nurseries
Milnthorpe’s garden centre was praised by the public for its wide selection and sizes of festive trees.
Karen Gary said: “We needed a larger one this year and this place had some great ones.”
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