01 / The tree
A tree on first-name terms
Spruce Almighty or Beatrice? Choosing the tree is one thing. Agreeing as a family is quite another.
Christmas display opens 24 October / The candy shop
Christmas, our way.
Our candy-shop Christmas display opens in-store on 24 October. Think sweet-shop stripes, decorations with character and plenty of “just one more” temptation. We’ve been naming our real Christmas trees for years—get in touch about this year’s trees, then come and put the world to rights over a coffee.
Every tree has a name · Every visit needs a coffee
A little character for your Christmas tree
Make yourself at home
Where shall we start?
02 / The little things
A bit of character
A few favourites, a bit of colour and something you didn’t know you needed. That’s usually how it starts.
03 / The visit
Make a morning of it
Come for a wander and stay for a coffee. There’s no prize for getting all the Christmas shopping done in one go.
Naming trees for years
Spruce Almighty or Beatrice?
We’ve been naming our Christmas trees for years. Every single one gets a name, because choosing the one that’s coming home with you deserves a bit more than “that one on the left”.
Will it be Spruce Almighty, with a name to live up to? Or Beatrice, who sounds as though she’d prefer you to take your shoes off? Try explaining to the family that you’ve chosen Beatrice over Spruce Almighty. Nothing personal. She just fits the corner.
Have a good wander, find your favourite and make the introductions. You’re going to be sharing the living room for a few weeks, after all.
Thinking about this year’s tree? Give us a ring on 01729 824247 or pop us a message to chat about sizes, availability and when to visit.
MEASURE THE CEILING. THEN IGNORE US.
We should probably tell you to measure the space, leave room for the stand and the star, and remember it has to get through the door.
But is it really Christmas if the tree isn’t a bit too big and bending along the ceiling? If Spruce Almighty has to bow his head a little, we’ll leave that between you and whoever’s putting the star on.
A little pick ’n’ mix
One more won’t hurt.
This year we’re taking our cue from the sweet shop: a bit of pink, a cheerful stripe and plenty to catch your eye. Mix in the old favourites from the loft. They’ve earned their place.
01 / Felt friends
The unusual suspects
Robins, sheep and the occasional dinosaur. Nobody said the tree had to make sense.
02 / Decorations
Find your favourites
Glass baubles, little characters and something for the branch that’s looking a bit bare.
03 / Lights
A little twinkle
Check the length, power supply and indoor or outdoor suitability to find the right set.
While you’re here
And now, something you can eat.
After all those sweet-shop colours, you might fancy something from the cake counter. Fair enough. Pull up a chair for a coffee, a bite of lunch or a good catch-up.
Have a look at the current menu and café opening hours before you set off. The decorations can wait while you finish your cake.
A FEW USEFUL BITS
How do I enquire about a Christmas tree?
We’d love to help you find your tree. Send us a message or call 01729 824247 to chat about this year’s sizes, availability and when to visit.
What about delivery and collection?
See our delivery and collection information for decorations and other shop purchases. For Christmas trees, please get in touch to discuss arrangements.
When can we visit?
Our usual garden centre hours are Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm, and Sunday, 10am–4pm. The café keeps different hours. Please check with us before a special trip over Christmas, when hours may change.
Come and find your Christmas.
Garden centre
Kings Mill Lane, Sowarth Field Industrial Estate
Settle, North Yorkshire
BD24 9BS
Usual opening hours
Monday–Saturday: 9am–5pm
Sunday: 10am–4pm
Christmas hours may vary; please check before a special trip.
The café keeps different hours.
See café opening hours
