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 Christmas in London 2009: Christmas Trees
  The most important ingredient to a perfect Christmas is getting the right Christmas tree. While some people prefer fake plastic trees which don't drop needles all over the sitting room floor, it has to be said that nothing quite beats the smell and the sight of an authentic Spruce or Fir. And you needn't drive out into the countryside to get your hands on the ideal tree here in London because there are places all over the capital selling all types and sizes of trees, whether you're after a small sapling or a 12ft giant. So, read our definitive guide to find the best and nearest places for you to buy trees, wreathes, holly and mistletoe...
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Christmas in London 2009: Related Articles Shows & Pantos | Ice Skating | Christmas Lights | Markets & Fairs | Hotel Hideaways   Camden Garden Centre
2 Barker Drive, St Pancras Way, Camden, NW1 0JW 28th November 2009 - 24th December 2009 With a client list including No. 11 Downing Street, the London Dungeon and Tower Bridge, Camden Garden Centre must be doing something right in the Christmas tree stakes. Whether you want a simple tabletop sapling or a five-metre giant, this North London spot is definitely the place to visit. Expert staff are on hand to answer your Christmas tree-related queries while all the specimens are nicely displayed and can be trimmed and netted to facilitate transportation back to your home. Types of tree include the traditional Norway Spruce, the guaranteed needle-holding Nordmann and Noble Firs, and the new compact Fraser Fir variety. Pot-grown trees are also available, as is a delivery service throughout London. While you're at it, make it a clean Christmas sweep with the wide selection of wreaths, holly and mistletoe on offer. Open from the end of November. Venue: Camden Garden Centre Address: 2 Barker Drive, St Pancras Way, Camden, NW1 0JW Phone: 020 7387 7080 Date: 28th November 2009 - 24th December 2009 Time: Mon to Sat 9am-5.30pm, Wed & Thu til 7pm, Sun 11am-5pm Website: www.camdengardencentre.co.uk Nearest Station: Camden Town Tube / Rail Chrismas Trees: Camden Garden Centre - Information  London Wetland Centre
WWT London Wetland Centre, SW13 9WT 3rd - 21st December 2009 For a seventh successive year, Christmas Fir is selling Christmas trees in the car park of the London Wetland Centre in Barnes. Noble and Nordmann Firs - both needlefast species - will be available in a range of sizes (between 3.5 to 10ft) as well as some smaller, pot-grown sizes. All the trees are from eco-friendly sustainable sources and £1 per tree is donated to the Wetland Centre. Deliveries are not possible but helpers will net your trees and help carry them to your car. Prices are not available until the last week of November. Wreaths, stands and some decorations are also on sale. Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre
Address: Queen Elizabeth Walk, SW13 9WT Phone: 020 8409 4400 Date: 3rd - 21st December 2009 Time: 9am-4.30pm Website: www.wwt.org.uk Nearest Station: Barnes Rail[/venue] Christmas Trees: London Wetland Centre - Information  The Christmas Forest
Richmond, Putney, Islington, Stoke Newington, Dulwich, Kensal Green, Ealing 1st - 24th December 2009 Offering an urban forest on seven farm-style sites around London, the Christmas Forest ensures that people can enjoy their tree-browsing experience and do so with their conscience appeased. For every tree that is sold, a donation is made to Tree Aid to plant and care for a new tree in their Forests for Food project in Ethiopia. The Christmas Forest is also saving on 'tree miles' by sourcing home-grown firs from special farms and sustainable plantations in the UK rather than flying them all the way from Scandinavia. Five different varieties are available, including the traditional aromatic Norway Spruce (from £9 for 3ft to £100 for 12ft) and the nondrop Nordmann, Fraser and Noble Firs (from £20 for 3ft to £138 for 7ft). The Christmas Forest brings the magic of visiting a country farm to the city and, once you've chosen the right tree, you can add a few more homely festive touches by shopping for wreaths, lights, mistletoe, holly, stands, logs for the fire and, according to the website, Reindeer (presumably not the live kind). Where: Richmond Address: Pools on the Park, Old Deer Park, A316, Richmond, TW9 2SF Phone: 07816 382573 Open: 1st - 24th December, 10am to 8pm Where: Putney Address: Putney Leisure Centre, Upper Richmond Road, A205, Putney, SW15 1BL Phone: 07816 382651 Open: 1st - 24th December, 10am to 8pm Where: Islington Address: The Alwyne Pub, jct. of St Paul's & Highbury Grove, Islington, N1 2LY Phone: 07816 382256 Open: 1st - 24th December, 10am to 8pm Where: Stoke Newington Address: St Paul's Church, Stoke Newington Road (corner of Amhurst Road), W Hackney, N16 7UE Phone: 07929 255232 Open: 1st - 24th December, 10am to 8pm Where: Dulwich Address: Streatham and Marlborough Cricket Club, Jct of Dulwich Common (A205 South Circular) and Lordship Lane, Dulwich, London, SE21 7EX Phone: 07870 533230 Open: 1st - 24th December, 10am to 8pm Where: Kensal Green Address: St John's Church, Kilburn Lane, W10 4AA (corner of Harrow Rd) Phone: 07816 382625 Open: 1st - 24th December, 8am to 10pm Where: Ealing Address: Ealing Common, Hanger Lane (Opposite Ramada Hotel) W5 3HN Phone: 07816 382641 Open: 1st - 24th December, 8am to 10pm Head office: 020 7348 9080 Website: www.christmasforest.co.uk  Clifton Nurseries
Clifton Nurseries, Maida Vale, W9 2PH 23rd November 2009 - 24th December 2009 For those who like to do Christmas with a touch of class, a visit to Clifton Nurseries (or merely to their online shop) is a real festive treat. The Warwick Avenue garden centre is open seven days a week and will be selling Christmas Trees of all shapes and sizes from 23 November through to Christmas Eve. For an extra cost, the Nurseries will adorn your tree with their own special balls, lights and decoration - you can even get the tree delivered and installed for you. But if you're after a basic package (ie. a tree tout simple) then prices start from around £25. The trees of up to five metres, it goes without saying, are renowned for their freshness and quality. Also available this year is the 'Edible Wreath' made with an assortment of fresh herbs, topped with ginger, chillies and whole bulbs of garlic: a visual and aromatic treat. Venue: Clifton Nurseries Address: 5A Clifton Villas, W9 2PH Phone: 01296 651 287 Date: 23rd November 2009 - 24th December 2009 Time: Mon to Sat 8.30am-5.30pm, Sun 10.30am-4.30pm Website: www.clifton.co.uk Nearest Station: Warwick Avenue Tube Christmas Trees: Clifton Nurseries - Information Fulham Palace Garden Centre
Fulham Palace Garden Centre, SW6 6EE 26th November 2009 - 24th December 2009 Located in the superb riverside stretch of greenery that is Bishops Park, Fulham Palace Garden Centre is a popular destination for Christmas tree hunters because it can be combined with a nice stroll by the Thames. Trees are in store from the last weekend in November (potted Blue Spruces a little earlier) until they run out, so early birds catch the right Yuletide worm, so to speak. There's a huge choice in all varieties (Nordman, Spruce, Noble) and size (1.2m to 3m), with potted trees starting at £15.95 and cut trees from £35 upwards (profits go to a London youth charity called Fairbridge). The centre also stocks a huge supply of festive decorations, wreaths, candles, present ideas and gourmet food such as chutneys and mince - so it's definitely worth a visit even if you're not in the market for a strapping six-foot Nordic Fir. Venue: Fulham Palace Garden Centre Address: Bishops Avenue, SW6 6EE Phone: 020 7736 2640 / 9820 Date: 26th November 2009 - 24th December 2009 Time: Mon to Thurs 9.30am-5.30pm, Fri & Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm Website: www.fulhamgardencentre.com Nearest Station: Putney Bridge Tube Christmas Trees: Fulham Palace Garden Centre - Information  Green's Trees
26-30 Buckhold Road, Wandsworth, SW18 4WW 3rd December 2009 - 23rd December 2009 Based in Wandsworth, Green's Trees specialises in premier Nordman Firs, a type of tree which is renowned for its needle-retention - which means you won't be spending the whole of the festive season vacuuming your sitting room floor! The long and soft needles are not as spiky as those on a Norway Spruce tree and are ideal for dangling decorations from. Green's Trees also stock special cast iron tree stands with an inbuilt water reservoir - an ideal piece of equipment for Christmas every year. Prices start at £20.95 for a small 2-3ft sapling and rise to £55.95 for a 7-8ft giant. Trees bigger than 8ft are available so do enquire. Stands range from £19.95 to £24.95 depending on the size of your tree. For a fee you can get your tree delivered to your door (within a two-mile radius) any day of the week. Also available: bunches of mistletoe (£5.99 - £12.99) and a range of wreaths (£27.99 - £64.99). Venue: Green's Trees Address: 26-30 Buckhold Road, Wandsworth, SW18 4WW Phone: 07599 813 058 Date: 3rd December 2009 - 23rd December 2009 Time: Mon to Sun 9am-6pm (3rd to 23rd Dec) Website: www.greenstrees.co.uk Nearest Station: Wandsworth Town Rail Christmas Trees: Green's Trees - Information  Pines and Needles
Maida Vale, Battersea Park, Ealing and Bluewater Shopping Centre 21st November to 24th December 2009 A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf says: "Why the long face?" Rudolf duly replies: "I've got pines and needles". Yes, yes... it's a shocker - but it's presumably the inspiration behind this London-based premier Christmas tree service. Pines and Needles was set up by brothers Josh and Sam Lyle 12 years ago when the pair were still studying for their GCSEs. Now it's a veritable festive topiary giant, with outlets in Maida Vale, Battersea, Ealing and the Bluewater Shopping Centre. The Brothers Lyle believe in sustainable forestry and all their trees come from a site in Scotland where a triple-fold re-planting policy is in force. What's more, 10% of all profits go to the Great Ormond Street Hospital - and the boys will even come collect your tree after Christmas for recycling. It's an astoundingly accommodating service and they have a long loyal list of customers who faithfully return to them every year. And hats off must go to the friendly and ever-helpful staff, all of whom wear kilts even on the most freezing of days. Traditional Norway Spruces range from £21.95 for 3ft to £109.95 for 12ft; non-drop Nordmann Fir are £24.95 for 3ft to £134.95 for 12ft. Potted Fraser Fir are available from £34.95 and there is a huge selection of stands, lights, decorations, wreaths, holly, mistletoe, and garlands. The flagship stall is in Maida Vale where the Lyles started selling trees outside their older brother's laundrette. Same-day delivery (£15) if you live in the local area. Address: Maida Vale, 123 Shirland Road, W9 2EW Phone: 0845 458 2788 Date: 22nd November - 24th December 2009 Time: 9am-9pm Same-day delivery if you live in the local area (£15) Address: Battersea Park, Chelsea Car Park, Carriage Drive North, Battersea Park, SW11 4HJ Phone: 0845 458 2788 Date: 21st November - 24th December (closed 23-28 Nov) 2009 Time: 9am-7pm Same-day delivery if you live in the local area (£15) Address: Ealing, Christ the Saviour Church, Ealing Broadway, W5 5DX Phone: 0845 458 2788 Date: 29th December - 24th December 2009 Time: 9am-7pm Same-day delivery if you live within 5 minutes drive (£10). Address: Bluewater Shopping Centre (near the ice-skating rink) Phone: 0845 458 2788 Date: 22nd November - 24th December 2009 Time: 9am-7pm Website: www.pinesandneedles.com Roots and Shoots Tree Sale
Roots and Shoots, Lambeth, SE11 6DN Sunday 6th December 2009 The annual Roots and Shoots Christmas Open Day and Tree Sale takes place on Sunday 6th December so if you're around Kennington then why not drop in and pick up some prickly festive bargains. Roots and Shoots is a charity aimed at supporting troubled 16 to 19-year-old children from the inner city by giving them vocational training outside on the one-acre site. It comprises of an eco-training centre, plant nursery, shop, Wildlife Study Centre and Wild Garden. From 11am till 4pm trees will be on sale from £25 to £40 - but your best bet is to call up in advance and make a booking. Wreaths, mistletoe and holly are also on sale. Venue: Roots and Shoots Address: The Vauxhall Centre, Walnut Tree Walk, SE11 6DN Phone: 020 7587 1131 Date: Sunday 6th December 2009 Time: 11am-4pm Website: www.rootsandshoots.org.uk Nearest Station: Lambeth North Tube Christmas Trees: Roots and Shoots Tree Sale - Information  Deliver Me A Christmas Tree
The Kent Countryside Ongoing If you can't spare any time to get out and about in your hunt for the perfect Christmas Tree then you can do worse than call Deliver Me A Christmas Tree or put in an order online. The Kent-based company promotes sustainable growing practices and grows fields of beautiful non-drop and traditional real Christmas trees in the heart of the Kent countryside (where every freshly cut tree is replaced with two transplants). Polite and punctual drivers will deliver to London and the Home counties and £1 of every sale will be donated to Barnardo's. The three types available are Nordmann Firs (from £27.95 for 4ft to £132.95 for 12ft), Norway Spruce (£24.95 for 4ft to £99.95 for 12ft) and Blue Spruce (£26.95 for 4ft to £42.95 for 7ft). You can also get a special made-to-match stand delivered to your door as well. Phone: 01732 522471 / 07530 185139 Website: www.delivermeachristmastree.com |
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