Looking for one of the best places to buy a real Christmas tree in County Durham this year?

A seasonal shop growing real Christmas trees since the 1980s has been described as a “gem” by locals, praised for its “great” selection of “perfect” trees.

Croft Christmas Trees, located in Darlington has a 100-acre plantation and grows the likes of Nordmann Fir, Norway Spruce and Blue Spruce.

Whether your favourite kind of tree is “small, large, bushy, thick or thin”, the shop has all kinds of varieties, waiting to be brought into your home and lovingly decorated with your sparkliest baubles and ornaments this Christmas.

Let's be honest, you just can’t beat the smell of a real Christmas tree at this time of year.

What have customers said about Croft Christmas Trees?

On Google, Croft Christmas Trees has a 4.8/5 rating from 138 reviews.

A recent shopper commented: “Great Xmas shop quality decorations and trees gem of a place.”

This person wrote: “The most amazing range of trees, all absolutely beautiful and well grown, the Christmas shop is just wonderful, be prepared to spend longer there than you intended!

“Everybody is very friendly and helpful, I cannot recommend them more and we already can’t wait to go again next year!”

A loyal customer shared: “This is the best place to get your tree, we have been getting ours there for 7 years now never have been let down, from ordering to being told it’s ready to collection staff are amazing and helpful the Christmas shop is really good too. Also got to mention the coffee van great coffee.”

This account stated: “Just got the best tree we have ever had. Hundreds and hundreds of different sizes to choose from. You can also buy hot food.”

Another agreed, posting: “Great service and great selection. We found a PERFECT tree! Thanks once again.”

One who said they “won’t go anywhere else”, explained: “Only been coming here since 2020 Won't buy our Christmas tree from anywhere else now. Lovely selection of Christmas decorations, tree stands and wreaths too.”

Someone even travelled from afar to visit, as they said: “Fantastic choice of trees, shop is lovely too. Bought a beautiful potted tree which is looking great. Round trip of 80 miles , so worth it!”

Croft Christmas Trees opened on November 15 for the 2024 festive season and will close on Friday, December 20.

You can see the opening hours for each day here.

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Croft Christmas Trees also sells a “wide range” of designer decorations, gifts, firewood and local produce.

Plus, sit down and relax with a festive treat at Inside the Box during your visit – the coffee van offers an “extended range” of hot drinks, festive treats, cakes and confectionary items.

Have you ever bought a real Christmas tree from this “best” named seasonal shop by locals? Let us know in the comments.