Grow Your Own Christmas Tree

A Unique Growing Experience for Families | Easter Holidays | Pontybat Farm, Brecon

£30 per family

The Experience

Plant your own family Christmas tree this Easter and start a four-year tradition! In this first visit (£30), you'll plant your tree together, make a wooden name plaque, meet our farm animals, and begin a journey you can continue each year.

Feed the chickens, help with the sheep, enjoy hot drinks by the pond, and take home a printed photo of your planting day. Return in future years to see your tree grow (optional visits, booked separately), and in Year 4, harvest it to bring home for Christmas.

It's planting, caring, and creating memories rolled into one special family experience.

Perfect for families with children aged 3-10 looking for hands-on Easter holiday activities near Brecon.

How It Works

Your Visit (approximately 1 1/2 hours)

🌲 Plant your family Christmas tree together
🔨 Make a wooden name plaque for your tree
🐑 Meet and feed our sheep
🐔 Feed the chickens and collect eggs
☕ Hot drinks and treats by the pond
📸 Take home a printed photo of your planting day

The Four-Year Journey

• Year 1 (this visit): £30 - Plant your tree
• Year 2: Price TBA - Visit to prepare your tree for the new growing season
• Year 3: Price TBA - Visit to prune your tree
• Year 4: Price TBA - Harvest your tree to take home for Christmas

Each year is booked and paid separately. No commitment beyond Year 1.

Private family visits - just your family, no crowds or other groups.

Practical Information

What to Wear: Wellies and outdoor clothes suitable for outdoors work
What We Provide: All tools, materials, trees & refreshments
Ages: Perfect for children aged 3-10 (though all ages welcome!)

Available Dates

Easter Holidays

Select your preferred date and time:

Morning slots: 10:00am
Afternoon slots: 1:00pm
Evening slots: 4:00pm

Duration: up to 1 1/2 hours  
Price: £30 per family (2 adults + children)

Use the dropdown box to select your chosen date and time

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if it rains? We're a working smallholding - a bit of rain doesn't stop us! Just bring wellies and waterproof coats. If the weather is truly awful (storm-level), we'll contact you to reschedule.

Are all 4 years included in the £30 price? No - the £30 is for Year 1 only (planting your tree). Future years are optional and booked separately each year, with pricing confirmed closer to the time.

What ages is this suitable for? Perfect for children aged 3-10, though all ages are welcome. We've had babies (parents do the planting while they enjoy the ride!) and teenagers who loved getting stuck in. If your child enjoys being outdoors and getting muddy, this is for them.

Can grandparents/other family members come? Yes! The £30 covers your family group. Just let us know of any additional members at booking so we can provide enough refreshments.

Can we come with friends?

Absolutely! Want to bring another family along? Just let us know and we'll set you up with two trees in the same time slot. The second family pays separately - we can invoice them or they can pay on the day.

How long does the visit last? Approximately 1 1/2 hours. We keep things relaxed and unhurried - no need to rush!

What should we wear/bring? Wellies and outdoor clothes that can get muddy. We provide everything else - tools, materials, refreshments, and all the farm fun!

Do we need to book all 4 years now? No - just book Year 1. We'll email you each year with details for the next visit. There's no obligation to continue.

Why Families Love This Experience

🌱 Educational - Kids learn where Christmas trees come from and how they grow
🎨 Hands-on - Planting, building, creating - proper outdoor fun
🐑 Meet the animals - Feed sheep and chickens, collect eggs
📸 Memorable - A tradition that grows with your family
💰 Great value - 1 1/2 hour private farm visit for £30

Location

Pontybat Farm, near Brecon, Powys, Wales, LD3 0PA

Want more growing fun? Check out our Plant Your Own Pumpkin Patch - plant in May, harvest in October!

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