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Choosing the right size, keeping your tree fresh, and where to find us this Christmas.

Netted Christmas trees lined up outside the Assembly Rooms in Alton

Christmas 2026

Where to buy a real Christmas tree near Alton: our five pitches for 2026

Real Christmas trees in Alton, Lower Farringdon, Herriard, Brookwood and Bramdean for Christmas 2026: addresses, opening dates, hours and delivery.

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Opening night
Alton Christmas lights switch-on 2026: our opening night
Our Alton pitch opens on Friday 27 November 2026, the night of the Alton Christmas lights switch-on. Find us at the Assembly Rooms on the High Street.
Choosing your tree
What size Christmas tree do I need? How to measure your room
How to work out what height of real Christmas tree will fit your room: measure your ceiling, leave room for the stand and topper, and pick your size.
Tree care
How to keep a real Christmas tree fresh (and stop it dropping)
Simple ways to keep a real Christmas tree fresh all through December: a fresh cut off the base, plenty of water, and keeping it away from heat.
Choosing your tree
Premium, Classic or Quirky: which Christmas tree is right for you?
The three grades of real Christmas tree at ACS Christmas Trees, what the coloured tags mean, and how to choose the right one for your home.

Updated Friday 23 October

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