The Office of Forestry Commission issued the following press release:

There will be a new look to Christmas on the Forestry Commission estate at buy tiffany Delamere Forest near Nantwich in Cheshire from 28 November.

As usual Father Christmas will be in his grotto, but this year he’ll be telling a seasonal story or two. There is also a brand new Winter nature trail and a local bird rescue centre will be displaying birds of prey during weekend opening hours.

The Christmas tree sales centre will open daily between 9am and 5pm from Saturday 28 November until Sunday 20 December. Late night openings will be available on 10 and 11 December until 8pm.

Santa’s grotto will also be open every weekend in December up until Christmas from 9am until tiffany money clips 5pm (last entry 4pm) and Santa will be having late nights on 10 and 11 December from 5pm until 8pm.

The grotto will also be open for school visits only on weekdays from Monday 30 November until Friday 18 December.

Delamere is one of the largest Christmas tree outlets in Britain and people in Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire can choose from fir, pine and spruce varieties, ranging in sizes from three to 25 feet high, as well as a range of potted trees.

Forestry staff will also be on hand to give advice on the best tree to buy and how to care for it. To ward off the winter chills, hot food and drink will be available during opening hours.

Delamere Forest Manager Vernon Stockton, says:

“There’s always a wonderful atmosphere in Delamere Forest at this time of year which will only be tiffany pendants enhanced with our new look, so it’s a great place get in the mood for the festive season ahead. For people for who Christmas means stress, we hope to bring an oasis of woodland calm to the festive season!.”

Delamere Forest is packed with opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding. With more than 950 hectares of mixed deciduous and evergreen forest, it’s the largest wooded area in Cheshire.

For more information visit www.forestry.gov.uk/northwestengland

To keep real Christmas trees looking good:

* Store in a cool place before bring the tree indoors * Keep away from direct heat * Cut half and inch off the stump and stand in a container full of water * Water regularly – a Christmas tree can ‘drink’ up to a pint of water a day

Top tree facts

* The custom of putting up a decorated fir tree in your home at Christmas began in Germany in the 17th century * Prince Albert made Christmas trees popular in Britain, when he introduced them to England from Germany. * Around six million trees are sold in Britain each year. * The Forestry Commission provides around 43,000 trees each year * Growing times: Pine (five years); Spruce (seven years); Noble Fir (10 years). * More than 90% of families put up a Christmas tree.For more information please contact: Sarabjit Jagirdar, Email:- htsyndication@hindustantimes.com.