The boys get very excited about picking out their Christmas tree. It has become one of our favourite Christmas tradition. Over the years we have visited several Christmas Tree Farms in Kent. Each holiday season the boys seem to get more and more ambitious with their choice of a live tree. We have been known to bring an 8ft tree home by mistake. Cutting your own Christmas Tree has become more popular in recent years. This has meant that there are lots more Christmas Tree farms appearing. If you know of any other Christmas tree farms in Kent that I have missed please let me know in the comments below and I will add them to this post.
Tips when visiting a Christmas Tree Farm in Kent
If this is your first visit to a Christmas Tree Farm then these tips should help you make the most of your visit. Plus there are a couple of Christmas tree tips which will help your own Christmas tree to look its best.
Booking
Very few Christmas Tree farms in Kent require you to book. Although some do so double-check this especially as it is often a short Christmas season. This post was updated in October 2023 and the information below is correct at that time. However, things can change and with Christmas Trees expected to be in short supply this year ringing ahead is recommended. It is also worth double checking if they take debit cards as some only take cash.
Cutting
We take our own hand saw to cut down the tree. Some Christmas tree farms will cut down the tree for you. Others are happy for you to cut your own. If you would prefer someone to cut it for you then again it is worth checking in advance. Many will be able to tell you if they are a choose and cut Christmas tree farms near me.
Tape measure
Do not forget your tape measure a tree in a field can look very different in size than when it is in your house. A tape measure will help you put things in perspective. We forgot this one year and ended up with tree over seven foot. It did look amazing covered in festive lights.
Picking trees
Expect to spend some time picking out your perfect Christmas tree. We always seem to take a lot longer than we think we will. And inevitably end up with the first one we saw which was after all the perfect tree. It is worth having an idea of the variety of trees on offer and which type you would ideally like.
Delivery
Some Christmas Tree Farms will offer delivery, check the cost of this. Failing that make sure you remember the roof bars and rope to tie your own tree down. It s difficult to fit a tree in the boot with two kids in the car!
Lemonade
When you get home we normally take an extra inch and a half off the bottom of the tree. Especially if we do not put it into the water straight away. This will avoid the trunk of the tree from becoming sealed. The other slightly mad thing we do is add full-fat lemonade to the water. My husband read this was a good trick to keep your tree from dropping several years ago. I have no idea where. Anyway it appears to work so we do it each year and I trees do not drop badly. Even when we have them up for 8 weeks!
Keep away from radiators
Where possible keep your tree away from a radiator. Those pines up against it will likely burn and go brown. If like us you have few options then you may want to consider turning down that particular radiator.
Christmas Tree Farms in Kent 2024
Most of these Kent Christmas tree farms sell trees directly from their fields and have acres of trees. Some also sell pre-cut trees or allow you to tag your tree. In this instance, you choose the tree which you would like and mark it with a tag. The trees are then cut at a pre-determined date for you to pick them up or for them to be delivered. It is worth giving consideration to the type of Kent Christmas tree farm you are looking for. Here are the best Christmas tree Kent farms. This post was updated in November 2024
South London Christmas Tree Farm
- Location – Westwood Farm, Rock Hill, Orpington BR6 7PP,
- Opening Times – on selected, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, opening weekend is the 16th and 17th of November. They suggest visiting on the first weekend to tag a tree as stock is limited this year. From 9 am to 4.30 pm
- Prebooking – no mention on the website
- Varieties of trees – Homegrown Kentish Christmas trees from a family-run business. Nordman trees 5ft to 12ft and Norway Spruce 5ft to 10ft. Prices are dependent on the size of the tree. 5ft Nordman costs £50, 6ft £55 and 7 ft tree for £65.
- Precut – Yes or you can help yourself from the plantation. If you would like to dig up you tree then you need to bring your own means of doing this. You can also choose and tag with a delivery or pick-up. Cut your own or ask the farm to cut it for you.
- Other facilities – As well as Christmas trees they sell local honey from the wildflowers which are grown around the Christmas trees. Handmade wreaths are also available. Cash or cheque only no ability to take card.
- More Info – https://www.southlondonchristmastreefarm.co.uk
Hans Christmas Andersen – Whitegates Farm Kent
- Location – They have moved – Little Place Farm, Merseborough Lane, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7TS
- Opening Times – 7 days a week from the 25th of November to the 22rd December 2024, 9.30 am to 4 pm.
- Prebooking – Is not required.
- Varieties of trees – Nordmann Fir and Norway Spruce and also the highest quality potted varieties of real tree.
- Precut – Most of the trees come pre-cut but are standing on spikes so you can see the trees easily before making a decision. There are no prices mentioned on the website.
- Other facilities – This is a new site for the company with trees being sold in 2019. Because of this other facilities are limited compared to their other sites. Hopefully, this will improve over time. They are also now a pumpkin patch in the Autumn. The new location means there is plenty of good car parking.
- More Info – https://www.hanschristmasandersen.co.uk/
Kingswood Christmas Trees
- Location – Gravelly Bottom Road, Kingswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3NU
- Opening Times – Opening on the 16th of November 2024 from 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week, closing on Christmas Eve at 4 pm.
- Prebooking – Is not required
- Varieties of trees – Traditional Norway Spruce from 2ft to 20ft. Nordman Fir from 2ft’ to 20ft’. They also have rooted trees for sale which are Norway Spruce up to 5ft and Nordman Fir up to 4ft. As well as a selection of pot-grown trees. A full-price list is on their website with prices for each height of the tree. A 6ft Norway spruce is £44.99, a 6ft Nordman Fir is £59.99 and pot-grown trees start at £29.99.
- Precut – Yes and potted are also available as well as pick your own.
- Other facilities – This is so much more than a Christmas Tree farm it is a popular destination with something for the whole family. You can make a real outing of it as they have a Christmas shop selling all sorts of decorations, and holiday decor. Plus a food & drink cabin selling all sorts of festive treats. There is also the opportunity to book to see Father Christmas in Santa’s Grotto at the North Pole. This costs £19.99 per child and you book online. You can also pick up a free kids’ small tree with each main tree purchased. This is a good idea, and if like us you have more than one child then an additional children’s tree will only set you back £2.99.
- More Info – https://www.kingswoodchristmastrees.co.uk
Stonepitts Farm
- Location – Watery Lane, Seal Chart, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0ER
- Opening Times – From 23rd November and open 7 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm
- Prebooking – Not required
- Varieties of trees – Norway Spruce and Nordman Fir specialising in 6ft, 7ft and 8ft trees although also have other sizes all the way from 5ft up to 20ft trees.
- Precut – They off the finest precut trees, it is unclear if you can go into the fields to pick your own. Although there will be plenty of choice in their farmyard. There is no mention of the price on their website for either trees or delivery.
- Other facilities – The family-run farm with many years of experience. Offers delivery and have a map on their website which shows where in Kent they are able to do this. A pick-your-own strawberry farm in the Summer the farm also has a farm shop onsite.
- More Info – https://stonepitts.com/christmas-trees
Hole Park Christmas Trees
- Location – Benenden Rd, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4JA
- Opening Times – last week in November open 7 days a week – 10 am until 4 pm daily for retail clients
- Prebooking – Is not required.
- Varieties of trees – A family farm, they have the most Christmas tree varieties I have found on a Christmas Tree Farm in Kent. Their main trees are Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce, Nordman Fir, Noble Fir and Serbian Spruce. However, they are also trialling different tree types Engleman’s Spruce, Meyer’s Spruce, Ernest’s Fir and Douglas Fir. Their stocks of these varieties are limited. They sell trees from 3ft up to 10ft and also have larger trees if a big tree is required. There is no indication of prices on their website
- Precut – Yes some are precut, and they do have potted trees if you would like a living tree.
- Other facilities – none are mentioned.
- More Info – https://holeparkchristmastrees.co.uk
Pimms Christmas Tree Farm
- Location – Pimms Christmas Tree Farm, Chestnut Lane, Matfield, TN12 7EB
- Opening Times – Opening weekend is the 16th & 17th of November 2024 9 am to 4 pm. Then from the 25th of November every day 9 am to 4 pm and 8 am to 4 pm at the weekends.
- Prebooking – is not required
- Varieties of trees – Norway Spruce and Nordman Fir 4ft to 30ft. So a good location for large specimen trees. There are no prices advertised.
- Precut – Yes but you can choose your tree from the plantation. Potted trees and pre-cut trees are also available looking at pictures on their website.
- Other facilities – They will then cut the tree for you ready for picking up on your selected day or for delivery for the freshest Christmas trees.
- More Info – https://pimmschristmastrees.co.uk
Morley’s Farm
- Location – Morleys Farm, Morleys Rd, Sevenoaks, TN14 6QY
- Opening Times – No mention of Christmas Trees yet for 2024
- Prebooking – Booking is required for pre-tagging only.
- Varieties of trees – no details
- Precut – Yes or choose your own.
- Other facilities – There is also mistletoe, holly Christmas wreaths and food & drink available in the gift shop. Morley’s farm is also a campsite and so has all the facilities you will need if choosing with children. Keep an eye on their facebook page for updates
- More Info – https://www.facebook.com/MorleysFarmSevenoaks/
Newlands Nursery
- Location – Newlands Nursery, Goathurst Common, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6DA
- Opening Times – Daily 9 am to 5 pm during the week and on Saturdays. Closing at 4 pm on a Sunday. Trees are available from late November.
- Prebooking – is not required
- Varieties of trees – Blue Spruce, Nordman Fir and Norway Spruce.
- Precut – Yes and pot-grown trees, according to their website they are not offering a pick-and-cut service due to covid. But are still offering pre-cut fresh Christmas trees. The pot-grown trees are sized 2ft to 5ft with all types available. And pre-cut trees 4ft to 10ft.
- Other facilities – As part of a nursery there is plenty of other plants, trees and accessories to browse in this family-run business
- More Info – http://www.newlands-nursery.co.uk/christmas-trees/
Kent Christmas Tree Farms selling cut trees only
These local farms are selling quality Christmas trees sourced locally, all ready-cut trees. These are good option if you are looking for a traditional tree but you are short on time. they also have a wide selection. Perfect for you to buy your family Christmas tree.
Kent Christmas Trees
- Location – Chartham, Canterbury, Kent.
- Opening Times – It is possible to order your tree now.
- Prebooking – is not required.
- Varieties of trees – Varies from 4ft potted trees up to 25ft commercial trees. Nordman fir from the reasonable price of 4ft £40 to 8ft £105 online. Price on application for trees over 10ft. Potted 4ft costs £60
- Precut – Yes and potted. Delivery in the local area and throughout Kent for a fee. You can order online and select your preferred date and time.
- Other facilities – Christmas tree stands are also available.
- More Info –https://www.kentchristmastrees.com
Honnington Farm Christmas Trees
- Location – Honnington Farm, Vauxhall Lane, Southborough, Kent, TN4 0XD
- Opening Times – No mention of Christmas Trees being on sale in 2024. You can order your tree in advance by calling the number on their website.
- Prebooking – is not required
- Varieties of trees – Nordman Fir only with sizes from 4ft to 9ft. No mention of prices on their website.
- Precut – Yes only pre-cut trees are available but they are sourced from local growers
- Other facilities – They do offer free local delivery
- More Info – https://www.honnington.com
Downingbury Farm
- Location – Downingbury Farm, Maidstone Road, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4AD
- Opening Times – They will be available in the farm shop from the 28th November 2024. Please contact Downingbury Farm for more details.
- Prebooking – is not required
- Varieties of trees – sells locally grown, non-drop Nordmann Fir trees ranging from 4 feet to 10 feet tall to suit every house and budget.
- Precut – Yes this is all they offer. It is also possible to order your tree on their website with prices starting at £43 for a 4ft tree, £64 for a 6ft tree up to £135 for a 9ft tree. They sell all heights in between.
- Other facilities – They offer delivery which costs £20 within a 5-mile radius or £30 within a 10-mile radius of Pembury. See their website for more information. They also offer a collection and recycling service which costs £13.99 with each additional tree costing £6.
- More Info – https://downingburyfarm.co.uk/
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Cutting our own tree really gets us into the festive spirit. Do you like picking out real Christmas trees during the festive season is it a family tradition with you? It is really enjoyed by the entire family. If you have enjoyed this blog post then you may find some of these others of interest:
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