We’ve been asking readers to tell us the best place to buy a Christmas tree in Cumbria.
Lots of you got in touch on our Facebook and Twitter pages with your recommendations, and the results are in.
We have a mix of places to order from if you are looking to get your decorations up early and local favourites that have proved a hit in previous years. Here are your picks, in no particular order:
INTER FRESH, CARLISLE
A host of readers leapt to recommend this Carlisle delivery service, which will prove popular during lockdown!
Nikki Wright said: “ They supply the best-quality trees and deliver them too.”
Laura del Rio added: “Supplies high-quality trees at a very competitive price.”
Ian Jordan added: “Fantastic quality and service.”
MAPA TREES, WETHERAL
The Christmas tree farm, at Brackenbank, was recommended to us by Julie Hetherington on our Facebook page.
She said: “ Fantastic trees and very reasonably priced.”
Leanne Clifford Bell added: “Mapa Trees cut the tree down on the day. Can’t get any fresher. Beautiful trees.”
HOLEBECK FARM, CLEATOR MOOR
News & Star reader Alison Scott was one of several people to recommend the Christmas trees at Holebeck Farm, based in west Cumbria at Cleator Moor.
Paul Seager posted: “Great trees from a local farmer.”
Victoria Beck said: “Holebeck Farm have the most beautiful trees – and delicious sloes.”
MOORHOUSE FARM, CARLISLE
The farm, owned by the Normal Family, was put forward by Jenny Carlile.
She said: “There’s only one place – Christmas trees at Moorhouse.”
Michelle Dunning added: “Moorhouse, excellent trees, wouldn’t go anywhere else now.”
Ellen Wilson added: “Definitely Christmas trees at Moorhouse.
“Fantastic quality and cheap.”
Margaret Taylor added: “Moorhouse – fantastic value and quality!”
BLAITHWAITE HOUSE, WIGTON
Nestled in the countryside, Blaithwaite House, situated near Wigton, won praise from one reader for the quality of their trees.
Kate Glen-Donald posted: “Fantastic, high-quality trees kept in water (from the same supplier as Whinlatter.)”
“It is a family-run business and we make the kids feel special and give them a chocolate lolly!
“Our fourth year and we love it.”
Sonia Charters added: “Blaithwaite House have a fantastic selection of trees, while also supporting CFM’s Cash for Kids with over 40 stalls.”
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