Deals of the week: Where to find the cheapest Christmas trees

Still hunting for the perfect Christmas tree, the centrepiece of every festive home?

There are some brilliant bargains around on both real and artificial trees. Here’s where to find the best of the battle of the baubles, plus a few fun Christmas tree facts.

Lidl – 7ft real tree for £19.99

If you want the fragrance of fresh pine without the big price tag, Lidl is offering a range of 7ft Nordman Firs for just £19.99. These popular ‘non-drop’ trees are British-grown and sourced from sustainable plantations in Berkshire and the Scottish Highlands.

Hurry, as they’re only available while stocks last.

Fun fact #1: The very first Christmas trees were decorated in Germany more than 500 years ago!

Aldi -  Large Nordman Fir (190-210cm) also £19.99

Not to be outdone, Aldi is selling large British-grown Nordman Firs for the same price.

Fun fact #2: In the 1500s, Germans decorated Christmas trees with apples to tell the story of Adam and Eve.

Home Bargains - 6ft artificial tree for £9.99

If you’re looking for a slightly smaller and artificial tree, then head to Home Bargains, where you’ll find 6ft trees for just £9.99. With 400 branches, there’s plenty of space for lights, baubles and tinsel.

Fun fact #3: The tallest Christmas tree ever displayed was in Seattle in 1950. It was 221 feet tall, taller than a 20-story building!

Argos - Habitat 6ft Imperial Christmas Tree for £22.00 (or less with a code)

The Habitat 6ft imperial artificial tree comes in three easy-to-assemble parts and features 565 tips for a full, festive look. At £22 it's already great value, but use code XMAS30 to get 30% off.

Fun fact #4: Artificial Christmas trees became popular in the 1930s, made mostly from plastic and metal.

IKEA – Real trees for £29, plus a £20 voucher

Now here’s a deal worth shouting about. Buy a real Christmas tree at IKEA for £29 and get a £20 voucher to use on your next in-store shop (over £40) between 5 January and 13 February 2026.

Offer ends on 23 December, while stocks last.

Fun fact #5: It takes the average Christmas tree 7–10 years to grow to the perfect size.