About the farm
Perfect Christmas Trees at Thiefside, Calthwaite near Penrith in Cumbria lets you pick your own from the fields each morning, or choose from freshly cut trees at the Christmas Tree Barn, lit under floodlights for after-hours visits. There is a Santa's grotto to book and handmade wreaths to buy. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times in the tree fields.
What is on here
Bringing your dog
- All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times in the tree fields
Dog policy last checked: 1 October 2026 · from the farm's own website.
Visiting
Getting there
Perfect Christmas Trees is in Calthwaite, Cumbria. Tap below for turn-by-turn directions.
Get directionsCommon questions
Can I take my dog to Perfect Christmas Trees?
Yes. Perfect Christmas Trees is a dog-friendly Christmas tree farm in Calthwaite, Cumbria. All dogs on a lead at all times in the tree fields.
When is Perfect Christmas Trees open?
Tree fields open from 9am, last entry 3.30pm; 2026 dates confirmed in the autumn. UK Christmas tree farms generally open from late November to a few days before Christmas, so check the farm's own channels for exact 2026 dates.
Is a real Christmas tree safe around my dog?
With a little planning, yes. Shake the tree at the farm to drop loose needles, cover the water in the stand, keep chocolate decorations off the branches, hang glass baubles high and skip the tinsel if your dog is a chewer.