Where to buy a real Christmas tree in the Carrickfergus, Larne, Ballymena, and Newtownabbey areas

Though many of us may opt for the 'easier' option of an artificial tree, the rustic pine aroma of a real tree is hard to beat.

Check out our list below for some of the East Antrim and Mid and East Antrim traders who are stocking real Christmas trees this year.

Sunnybank Garden Centre

48 Beltoy Rd, Antrim, Carrickfergus

Real Christmas trees arrived at Sunnybank this week, with varieties including forest fresh Fraser, Nordmann and Noble firs, all from a local grower. The trees are not treated with chemicals and free local delivery is available – check Sunnybank Garden Centre’s Facebook page for more details.

Inver Garden Centre

4 Browndod Rd, Milbrook, Larne

The centre has potted Fraser fir and fresh cut, non-needle drop Christmas trees; more details are available here.

Fosters Fruit & Flowers

15 Kings Road, Whitehead

The Whitehead greengrocer and florist will have potted and fresh cut Christmas trees available in store from Saturday, November 25; the store can be contacted on 028 9337 2755.

Hillside Nursery Centre

328 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey

The family-run garden centre has received its first delivery of fresh Christmas trees and will have them out for sale by the end of the week. A walkthrough forest of trees has been set up to allow visitors to see the differences in variety more easily. Hillside Nursery Centre also has late opening from this Wednesday, November 22; for more details, see the centre’s Facebook page.

Ballylagan Christmas Trees

59 Ballylagan Rd, Ballyclare

Ballylagan Christmas Trees are now open every day until Christmas from 9am till 9pm, with a variety of trees including Nordmann fir, Fraser fir spruce and Lodgepole pine, all grown on the family farm just outside Ballynure . Trees are cut fresh daily, with 6ft trees £40, and 7-8 ft trees £50. Delivery is available within a ten mile radius for £10; click here for more details.

Coleman's Garden Centre

6 Old Ballyclare Road, Templepatrick

Coleman’s have a new range in this week, with all sizes of real fir trees from £39.99 and smaller potted trees from £30-£40. More details are available here.

Creative Gardens

200 Galgorm Rd, Ballymena

Fresh cut Christmas trees are now available in the Ballymena store, with a selection of Noble, Nordmann and Fraser firs. Customers can also order their Christmas tree online for delivery; visit Creative Gardens’ website for more information.

Ben Vista Garden Centre

26 Crosskeys Road, Ballymena

Ben Vista Garden Centre has stunning Nordmann firs in stock, with £50 of future Ben Vista savings for anyone who buys a Christmas tree. Opening hours are Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm, with late opening on November 23 and 24 – check the Facebook page for more details.

Montrose Garden Supplies

Wakehurst Road, Ballymena

Fresh Christmas trees are due to arrive at Montrose this week, with customers offered free delivery when they spend £45 (selected postcodes). More details available here.

Ballycregagh Christmas Tree Farm

79 Ballycregagh Road, Clough

This Christmas tree farm has fresh cut trees as well as potted Fraser fir and Norway Spruce. Customers are being asked to note opening hours over the next few weeks; for more details, click here.