Do you usually go for a real Christmas tree or a fake one throughout the festive season?
If you’re opting for a real one this year, there are plenty of places to visit in the Bradford district, from garden centres to farm shops.
Whether you’re after a Norway Spruce or Nordmann Fir, the variety of real Christmas trees you can bring home to decorate with your favourite baubles and ornaments is endless.
With this in mind, we asked Telegraph and Argus readers to suggest where the best places to buy a real Christmas tree are.
There were almost 100 comments on our post, so let’s take a look at some of the most popular recommendations.
7 best places to buy a real Christmas tree in the Bradford district
New Coley Nurseries and Gardening Club
Location: Keighley Road, Denholme, Cullingworth, Bradford, BD13 5EA
One local commented: “New coley , without a doubt. So helpful and their indoor forest is great. So much choice.”
Customers on Google reviews also agree, as this person added: “Lovely and reasonably priced nursery, always has a wonderful selection of Christmas Trees. Staff are pleasant and knowledgeable. Also if you join the Garden Club you get good discounts!”
Festive Farm Shed
Location: The Farm Shed, Allerton Road, Bradford, BD15 8AB
This resident shared: “We've used them for the past 4 years and they've always been great!!”
Festive Farm Shed sells various sizes of Nordmann Firs from 5ft to 12ft as well as “premium” Norway Spruces, according to its website.
ACW Garden Centre
Location: ACW Garden Centre, Canal Road, Bradford, BD2 1AL
Many others said ACW Garden Centre was the place to go for the best real Christmas trees in the Bradford district.
“Definitely ACW Garden Centre on Canal Road. Have used them for last 7 years, great trees that last. Great choice and price range. Staff have always been really helpful,” wrote this reader.
Some complimented the garden centre for its “excellent friendly service”, while customers also said the real Christmas trees are “great and last forever”.
Estate Sawmills
Location: Thorncliffe Works, Midland Road, Bradford, BD8 7DQ
Estate Sawmills was also highly praised on our Facebook post, for its “great quality trees, good value and top service”.
The fence supply shop sells “Grade A Premium Christmas Trees” from 5ft to 10ft, as stated on its website.
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Robertshaws Farm Shop
Location: Keelham Hall Farm, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3SS
This local praised: “Robertshaws Farm Shop great quality and excellent value, something for every budget.”
On its website, it explains: “Choosing the perfect tree is one of the most exciting things to do at Christmas.
“It's a family event and our helpful team are on hand to help you choose your tree.
“We've lots of farm fresh Christmas trees in all shapes, varieties and sizes.
“Nothing beats the wonderful pine scent of a real tree."
Carlton Nurseries
Location: Cottingley Moor Road, Allerton, Bingley, BD16 1UU
Carlton Nurseries in Bingley was also among those highly praised for its quality of real Christmas trees by our readers.
The family-owned business has been run by Peter Griffith and his family, since 1999, “taking good care of the running of the nursery, which is over 80 years old”.
The Carlton Nurseries website continues: “We believe in home grown produce, so we grow as much of our own stock as we can right here in the Nursery.
“When we have to buy in, we always endeavour to purchase healthy Yorkshire grown stock, from trusted partners.”
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Woodbank Nurseries
Location: Harden Road, Harden, Bingley, BD16 1BE
Also in Bingley is Woodbank Nurseries, which has been highlighted by locals as one of the top places to buy a real Christmas tree this year.
One loyal customer said they get their festive tree from Woodbank Nurseries “every year”.
Over on Tripadvisor, this shopper who visited last Christmas put: “What a wonderful place to visit on a weekend.
“Friendly staff and they are always there to help if needed.
“Christmas display is amazing would deffo recommend to family's with young children.”
Do you know of any other places you would recommend for a real Christmas tree in the Bradford district? Let us know in the comments.
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