Chopwell Wood Christmas Tree Sales  start 29th November 2025

CHRISTMAS IN THE PINES – EVENT – Friday 5th – 4 pm until 8 pm, plus Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December – 10 am until 3 pm.  Site will be illuminated on Friday evening. There will be various stalls, live music, street food, Christmas activities, plus the Friends stall.  There will also be visits by Santa. Walk with Santa at 11 am or 1 pm on Saturday, and 1 pm on Sunday – FREE event.

CHRISTMAS TREES will be available next to the main car park, on Saturdays & Sundays – 29th/30th November 6th/7th, & 13th/14th December from 9 am to 4 pm each day. Plus Friday evening 5th December 4 pm to 8 pm. Christmas Trees are also available from Trathan’s Sawmills, Blackhall Mill, which is located near the river on south west side of woodland.

Trees are supplied by Trathan’s of Blackhall Mill.  Cash or card payments accepted.  Additional charge if delivery is required, and this must be arranged at the time of purchase.  Please allow at least 1 to 2 days for any delivery.

Tree species are Nordmann Fir and Fraser Fir.  Sizes from about 3 ft ( 1m) up to 10 ft (3 m) – price guide below.  There will also be Christmas Wreaths for £20.

Most trees will have a price label attached.  Average Price Guide  –
All Fraser Fir  = £45
Nordmann Fir up to 4 ft  =  £30
5 – 6 ft  =  £45
6 – 8 ft  =  £60 – £70
8 ft plus  –  £80 – £90
12 ft plus  –  price on application or visit Trathan’s site at Blackhall Mill.

Please drive with extra care when visiting Chopwell Wood as the entrance road narrows to single track round the blind bend. Observe the 20 mph speed limit, and use the marked passing places (but not for parking).

Did you know that every tree sold helps to fund our work in the Wood throughout the year, so by buying from us you’re not only getting a beautiful real tree, you’re doing your bit to look after this lovely woodland?

Looking after your real tree

  • Store your tree in a cool place before bringing indoors.
  • Keep away from direct heat, including fires and radiators.
  • Cut 1 cm off the stump of your tree and stand in a container full of water.  Don’t use sand or soil, which hinder the tree taking in moisture.
  • Water regularly – a Christmas tree can ‘drink’ up to a pint a day. So keep it topped up!

Tree Recycling

There is no tree recycling in Chopwell Wood so when Twelfth Night comes, please dispose of your Christmas tree responsibly – you can use your garden waste bin, local waste and recycling centres, or local charity, St. Oswald’s Hospice offer a collection service – https://www.stoswaldsuk.org/christmas-treecycle/

Why buy your tree in Chopwell Wood?
  • All our Christmas Trees have been grown in BRITAIN, whilst many others sell trees from other countries (this usually involves the trees being cut early to allow time for shipping).  Our trees are Forest Fresh, and with the right care should look good throughout the Christmas celebrations.
  • Buying a real tree helps the environment – while growing these long-term crops add oxygen to our atmosphere and provide wildlife habitats. After use trees can be returned for recycling to sites set up by local Councils.
  • The proceeds of the sale of  trees each year bring benefits to the Wood  –  these are used to fund improvements such as the provision of picnic tables; maintenance of the footpaths; development of the facilities such as the Forest Classroom; the addition of sculptures and other features; and conservation and restoration of woodland habitats.  These funds are also pay for public events within the Wood each year.