Christmas Trees Near Leeds & Wakefield
Methley Estate Christmas Tree Farm is situated in Yorkshire and within easy reach of Leeds, Wakefield, Castleford and surrounding areas.
Many local families have a tradition of visiting Methley Estate for their annual Christmas tree. Some choose to cut their own, others prefer a pre-cut tree.
Below are the different types of trees that we have available, each has its own characteristics and benefits. If you are unsure which would be the most suitable for your home, please speak to one of our friendly team who will be happy to advise you.
Norway Spruce
(Pinaceae Picea Abies)
The Norway Spruce is a traditional variety to many British homes. This tree doesn’t retain its needles as well as some of the other varieties, but this is made up for by its fantastic conical shape and its dark, shiny needles. Displaying its iconic traditional Christmas tree fragrance, this tree is a firm favourite for many.
Nordmann Fir
(Pinaceae Abies Nordmanniana)
The Nordmann Fir has much softer green needles that are slightly wider than the Norway Spruce. The tree shows excellent needle retention giving much less mess indoors, in addition to displaying a wonderful symmetrical shape - A great tree to make your Christmas special.
Fraser Fir
(Pinaceae Abies Fraseri)
The Fraser Fir has flat, dark green needles with a wonderful silver tint on the bottom, making it a beautiful, exotic tree. The Fraser Fir has a good shape, with branches that typically point upwards; the tree also gives off a pleasant Christmas tree aroma and has good needle retention.
Christmas Shop
Our Christmas Shop will be open selling decorations, Christmas tree stands, as well as holly and wreaths to complete the festive feel throughout your home.
Christmas Tree Farm January to August
January: Plant saplings and remove overcrowded trees, site maintenance.
January/February: Shear trees to trim sides and encourage them to grow in the right shape.
March: Check soil nutrients and provide fertiliser to get trees growing, chop off leaders to make trees bushier, strim grass to control weeds and let in Shropshire sheep to graze for further weed control- they are tree friendly!
April/August: Watch the trees grow, monitor greenfly and pests.
Christmas Tree Farm August to December
August/October: Mark trees for forthcoming Christmas. Orders start coming in.
Mid-October: Big trees are felled for the village/town centre display (60 trees in total 14-24’ tall).
Mid-November: Preparing the retail area for the public.
Late November - Christmas time: We’re now open for retail sales of trees to the public.
Christmas Day - Feet up and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which type of real Christmas tree should I choose?
It's worth doing some research before deciding on the type of tree that will suit you and your situation. Please ask for advice from one of our team on how to choose and care for the tree.
Our 'cut your own tree' field is full of Norway Spruce.
We also sell fresh-cut Norway Spruce and Nordmann or Fraser Fir trees. as well as pot-grown trees of both varieties.
Real trees need to be cared for in the way you would look after cut flowers or a plant. The tree must be kept in water and ideally, use a tree stand that incorporates a water bowl. This should be kept topped up with water - placed away from radiators, preferably in a cooler room.
How much does a real Christmas tree cost?
The cost varies depending on the type and size of the tree. Please visit our farm or contact us for specific pricing details
Where can I recycle my Christmas tree after Christmas?
There are several local charities who collect Christmas trees for recycling, here are a few for you to consider.
Wakefield Hospice
https://www.wakefieldhospice.org/christmas-tree-collection-service-2025/
St Gemma’s
https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/treecycling/
St Martin’s
https://www.martinhouse.org.uk/christmastreecollection/
St Oswald’s
https://www.stoswaldsuk.org/get-involved/christmas-treecycle/