Places to PYO Christmas tree near London

Explore this Essex Christmas tree plantation to pick from more than 500 trees of all sizes. You can choose your own tree, and even chop it down if you’re feeling rustic. Find the spruces on the edge of Epping Forest. From Sat Nov 30. 

Wander around Kingsley Farm’s plantation in search of your perfect Christmas companion. Take advantage of the free mince pies and mulled wine that are being served every weekend in December, too. ’Tis the season. Thu Nov 28-Dec 23. 

Spotted your ideal fir or spruce? You can either cut it down yourself or ask staff to do the chopping at this huge Bedfordshire farm. Then all you need to do is remember where you put those brussels sprout baubles. Until Dec 22. 

You don’t just pick your own tree here, you can cut down the fir with your own hands, too. Just bring a hand saw and get chopping before you lose daylight. Don’t fancy your sawing skills? Pick up a pre-cut tree instead. Until Dec 22.