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Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 5pm

Hurleysfarm, Christmas Tree Farm, Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, Wickford (2026)

22/12/2025

** OPEN TODAY 9am-5pm. 22nd, 23rd & 24th.
Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm.
Mon 22nd & Tues 23rd Dec. 9am to 5pm.
Xmas Eve 9am to 3pm.

* Our NORDMANN FIR Value Line Range are
* ONLY £28 each, ANY HEIGHT 3-10FT

Our Real CHRISTMAS TREE FARM continues
to have the most beautiful selection available.

Freshly cut DIRECT at OUR FARM here :
Bushy NORDMANN 3-18ft. £28+
Fragrant, bushy & slim FRASER FIR 3-9ft
Stunning silver, blue NOBLE FIR 5ft to 9ft.
Traditional NORWAY SPRUCE 3ft to 22ft. £28+
Last few 2025 wonderful Silver Korean Fir £28+

Our stunning Christmas Forest has our
home grown, freshly cut Christmas Trees
displayed in all their varieties, sizes, fragrances
& colours at the very best prices anywhere!

Or choose your own straight from our fields*
*You Choose & We Cut Norway Spruce 3ft-12ft
£28 & £48 each, or £88 each for 8ft to 12ft.

Please call farm mobile 07951734481 for info.

All Major CARDS & cash welcomed.
Water holding Stands, Bases & local delivery.

**OPEN DAILY : 9am to 5pm. Xmas Eve until 3
**NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED **

Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm
Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, Wickford.
Essex. Postcode SS11 7QL.

20/12/2025

Merry Christmas from everyone at
Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm 🚜 😍 and

FINAL DAYS OPENING TIMES:
9am to 5pm SAT 20th Dec.
9am to 5pm SUN 21st Dec.

9am to 5pm MON 22nd Dec.
9am to 5pm TUE 23rd Dec.

9am to 4pm WED 24th Dec Xmas Eve.

18/12/2025

NORWAY SPRUCE Choose & Cut from our field!
Only at Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm 3ft-20ft

Beautiful, bushy & full of Christmas fragrance!

* Choose your own straight from our fields
for the most wonderful experience & freshness.
ONLY £28 each for 4ft-5ft, £48 5ft -8ft, 8ft+ £88
You Choose & We Cut. *Norway Spruce.

We will cut & net it for you there & then,
or chose from our lovely, fresh pre-cut area.
**If choosing from our fields please wear
sensible footwear & clothing as may be wet.

Alternatively if you are looking for fragrant,
needle retaining 'non-drop' we have just
freshly pre-cut super-fragrant fraser & korean fir
& stunningly beautiful Balsam Fir.

Plus we are still cutting a beautiful selection of
super bushy needle retaining Nordmann Fir from 3ft to 15ft+ each day.

** Our Value Line Nordmann Fir range are
** ONLY £28 each, ANY HEIGHT 3-10FT.

OPEN DAILY : Mon to Sun 9am to 5pm
*NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED*

Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm
Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, Wickford,
Essex. SS11 7QL

15/12/2025

** OPEN DAILY THIS WEEK 9am to 5pm **
Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm still cutting the
most beautiful selection of fresh real trees.

* Our NORDMANN FIR Value Line Range are
* ONLY £28 each, ANY HEIGHT 3-10FT

We're cutting fresh real christmas trees daily,
so our Real CHRISTMAS TREE FARM continues
to have the most beautiful selection available.

Freshly cut DIRECT at OUR FARM here :
Super bushy NORDMANN 3-18ft. £28+
Fragrant, bushy & slim FRASER FIR 3-9ft
Stunning silver, blue NOBLE FIR 5ft to 9ft.
Traditional NORWAY SPRUCE 3ft to 22ft. £28+
Plus Pines & wonderful Silver Korean Fir. £28+

Our stunning Christmas Forest has our
home grown, freshly cut Christmas Trees
displayed in all their varieties, sizes, fragrances
& colours at the very best prices anywhere!

Or choose your own straight from our fields*
*You Choose & We Cut Norway Spruce 3ft-12ft
£28 & £48 each, or £88 each for 8ft to 12ft.

We have two final top grade very large trees remaining this year:
1 x 17/18ft Nordmann Fir
1 x 20ft Norway Spruce.
Plus All Heights up to 12ft fully available still.

Please call farm mobile 07951734481 for info.

All Major CARDS & cash welcomed.
Water holding Stands, Bases & local delivery.

**OPEN DAILY : 9am to 5pm until Sun 22rd Dec
**NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED **

Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm
Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, Wickford.
Essex. Postcode SS11 7QL.

13/12/2025

OPEN SAT 13th & SUN 14th 8am -5pm.
Make precious family memories at the
one & only Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm.🎄

Continuously cutting the most beautiful, fresh real Christmas trees right here at our farm 🚜.
** Our NORDMANN FIR Value Line Range are **
** ONLY £28 for ANY HEIGHT 3-10FT ** 😍

Santa's also back at our farm this weekend to
meet & greet our Christmas Tree customers.🎅
Fabulous Facepaints & glitter tattoos.

Ready for another of our amazing weekends!
See our farm alive with fun, frolics & fir trees.
Meet our Christmas Princess & Jack Frost!

HOT CHOCOLATES & Vintage CANDY FLOSS.
Try the most amazing Cookies & Cakes.

Find you perfect real Christmas Tree from our
beautiful home grown trees in all their varieties,
sizes, fragrances & colours. Still cutting fresh
daily from our fields right here at our farm.

Freshly cut DIRECT from us THE GROWER :
Super bushy NORDMANN 3-20ft. 6/7ft+ £28-68
Fragrant, bushy & slim FRASER FIR 3-10ft £28+
Stunning silver, blue NOBLE FIR 6 to 8ft.
Traditional NORWAY SPRUCE 3ft to 22ft. £20+
Plus Pines & wonderful Silver Korean Fir. £28+

The REAL HURLEY'S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM.
OPEN DAILY: Sat 13th & Sun 14th: 8am - 5pm
** NO BOOKINGS NEEDED **

All Major CARDS & cash welcomed.
Stands, Bases, wreaths & local delivery

Our Christmas Forest will have a huge range
of the very best, freshly cut Christmas Trees
available in all sizes, shapes & varieties
at the very best prices available anywhere!
Or choose your own straight from the field *

Thanks to all the wonderful customers
that have already visited our
real CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

Please keep sending your wonderful photos
from the farm and of your trees when home &
decorated. We love to see them.

Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm
Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, Wickford,
Essex. SS11 7QL

18/10/2025

Hurley's Pumpkin Forest. Must Pre Book tickets
Sat 18th Oct. TICKETS Pre10am or After 3pm.
SOLD OUT TODAY otherwise.

AVAILABILITY this Sun 19th & NEXT WEEKEND
Most weekend slots already SOLD OUT again!
Check EXTRA WEEKEND Ticket tab if so.

*HALF-TERM AVAILABILITY good still currently

Information & Tickets www.hurleysfarm.co.uk

Wow! Such stunning Opening Weekends 😍
at Hurley's Pumpkin Forest.
Amazing & Simply the best anywhere!

Fun for all, at our beautiful real Pumpkin Farm.
Feasts, Tractor rides, mazes, Witches & Photos.
Beautiful Autumn🍂 Pumpkins & sunflowers🌻

The Very Best Pumpkin & Squash picking
anywhere in Essex & London.100+ varieties.
Only £5 per person, or £16 for a Family of 4.
Bookings & Info at www.hurleysfarm.co.uk

Thank you so much to everyone that has
visited our Family run farm already this year 😍
Please keep sending us your beautiful photos
and amazing recommendations & reviews.

Many Thousands of all shapes, sizes, colours &
varieties fresh from our fields to choose from.
Lots of Giants & super Giants, all colours.

We're back for another fantastic year of
Pumpkin 🎃 & Squash Picking Direct from our
Hurley's Pumpkin Forest & Christmas Tree farm
Packed with Family Fun, Feasts and Photos! 🎄

The most amazing pumpkins, gourds & squash
Direct To the Public at Hurley's Pumpkin Forest
from our own beautiful Farm 🚜
OUR PRICES START at ONLY 50p & £1 each.
Most cost between £1 & £4 each, some more.

Info & Bookings at www.hurleysfarm.co.uk
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk/pumpkin-forest-book-now/

Family Games, Witches Maze & Mini-Golf ⛳
Barrel Train rides & Tractor Rides*. 🚜
Incredible Walk About Characters and
Fabulous Face Painting*! 😍
*Optional Rides & Face paint {£5 per person}

** EARLY BIRD TICKETS ** Must Pre-Book entry
** TICKETS £5 / person, & £16 for FAMILY of 4
** Peak £6/person, & £20 for 4 tickets
**OFF PEAK £4 / person, or ONLY £12 for 4 tkts

We can't wait to see you at our Hurley's Farm.
Info & bookings:
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk

Catering area for teas, coffees & hot chocolate
Our Vintage Candy Floss man & Cookie Stalls
Burgers, wraps & Stone Baked Pizzas! 🍕
The Treat Stop sweet delights & donuts.
Warming Marshmallow Pits 🔥

**EARLY BIRD Tickets SELLING OUT**
Use EXTRA WEEKEND Tickets tab too.
Open 18th,19th Oct & then..
Plus 23rd Oct to 31st Oct daily. 9am-5pm

Please pre book tickets at our booking site:
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk/pumpkin-forest-book-now/
Note: Early Bird tickets are limited & sell out.
Tickets are non-refundable, so check carefully
* Tickets are non-changeable
* Unless Booking Protection Insurance is taken
out at time of purchase {Subject to terms}

Autumn & Halloween Begins at.....
Hurley's Pumpkin Forest
Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm
Woodham Rd, Battlesbridge, Wickford.
Essex. SS11 7QL

16/10/2025

Hurley's Pumpkin Forest. Must Pre book tickets
EARLY BIRD Tickets SELLING OUT!

Availability this Sat18th, plus others early/late
Most weekend slots already SOLD OUT again!
Check EXTRA WEEKEND Ticket tab if so.
Good HALF-TERM AVAILABILITY still currently
Information & Tickets www.hurleysfarm.co.uk

Wow! Such stunning Opening Weekends 😍
at Hurley's Pumpkin Forest.
Amazing & Simply the best anywhere!
Fun for all, at our beautiful real Pumpkin Farm.
Feasts, Tractor rides, mazes, Witches & Photos.
Beautiful Autumn🍂 Pumpkins & sunflowers🌻

The Very Best Pumpkin & Squash picking
anywhere in Essex & London.100+ varieties.
Only £5 per person, or £16 for a Family of 4.
Bookings & Info at www.hurleysfarm.co.uk

Thank you so much to everyone that has
visited our Family run farm already this year 😍
Please keep sending us your beautiful photos
and amazing recommendations & reviews.

Many Thousands of all shapes, sizes, colours &
varieties fresh from our fields to choose from.
Lots of Giants & super Giants, all colours.

We're back for another fantastic year of
Pumpkin 🎃 & Squash Picking Direct from our
Hurley's Pumpkin Forest & Christmas Tree farm
Packed with Family Fun, Feasts and Photos! 🎄

The most amazing pumpkins, gourds & squash
Direct To the Public at Hurley's Pumpkin Forest
from our own beautiful Farm 🚜

OUR PRICES START at ONLY 50p & £1 each.
Most cost between £1 & £4 each, some more.
Info & Bookings at www.hurleysfarm.co.uk
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk/pumpkin-forest-book-now/

Family Games, Witches Maze & Mini-Golf ⛳
Barrel Train rides & Tractor Rides*. 🚜
Incredible Walk About Characters and
Fabulous Face Painting*! 😍
*Optional Rides & Face paint {£5 per person}

** EARLY BIRD TICKETS ** Must Pre-Book entry
** TICKETS £5 / person, & £16 for FAMILY of 4
** Peak £6/person, & £20 for 4 tickets
**OFF PEAK £4 / person, or ONLY £12 for 4 tkts

We can't wait to see you at our Hurley's Farm.
Info & bookings:
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk

Catering area for teas, coffees & hot chocolate
Our Vintage Candy Floss man & Cookie Stalls
Burgers, wraps & Stone Baked Pizzas! 🍕
The Treat Stop sweet delights & donuts.
Warming Marshmallow Pits 🔥

**EARLY BIRD Tickets SELLING OUT**
Use EXTRA WEEKEND Tickets tab too.
Open 18th,19th Oct & then..
Plus 23rd Oct to 31st Oct daily. 9am-5pm

Please pre book tickets at our booking site:
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk/pumpkin-forest-book-now/
Note: Early Bird tickets are limited & will sell out.
Tickets are non-refundable, so check carefully
* Tickets are non-changeable
* Unless Booking Protection Insurance is taken
out at time of purchase {Subject to terms}

Autumn & Halloween Begins at.....
Hurley's Pumpkin Forest
Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm
Woodham Rd, Battlesbridge, Wickford.
Essex. SS11 7QL

13/10/2025

Wow! A stunning main Opening Weekend 😍
at Hurley's Pumpkin Forest.
Amazing & Simply the best anywhere!
Fun for all, at our beautiful real Pumpkin Farm.
Feasts, Tractor rides, mazes, Witches & Photos.
Beautiful Autumn🍂 Pumpkins & sunflowers🌻

The Very Best Pumpkin & Squash picking
anywhere in Essex & London.100+ varieties.
Only £5 per person, or £16 for a Family of 4.
Bookings & Info at www.hurleysfarm.co.uk

Thank you so much to everyone that has
visited our Family run farm already this year 😍
Please keep sending us your beautiful photos
and amazing recommendations & reviews.

Many Weekend slots getting SOLD out.
Check EXTRA WEEKEND Tickets tab if so.
Availability still this weekend & Half-Term
Bookings & Info at www.hurleysfarm.co.uk

Many Thousands of all shapes, sizes, colours &
varieties fresh from our fields to choose from.
Lots of Giants & super Giants, all colours.

We're back for another fantastic year of
Pumpkin 🎃 & Squash Picking Direct from our
Hurley's Pumpkin Forest & Christmas Tree farm
Packed with Family Fun, Feasts and Photos! 🎄

The most amazing pumpkins, gourds & squash
Direct To the Public at Hurley's Pumpkin Forest
from our own beautiful Farm 🚜
OUR PRICES START at ONLY 50p & £1 each.
Most cost between £1 & £4 each, some more.

Info & Bookings at www.hurleysfarm.co.uk
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk/pumpkin-forest-book-now/

Family Games, Witches Maze & Mini-Golf ⛳
Barrel Train rides & Tractor Rides*. 🚜
Incredible Walk About Characters and
Fabulous Face Painting*! 😍
*Optional Rides & Face paint {£5 per person}

** EARLY BIRD TICKETS ** Must Pre-Book entry
** TICKETS £5 / person, & £16 for FAMILY of 4
** Peak £6/person, & £20 for 4 tickets
**OFF PEAK £4 / person, or ONLY £12 for 4 tkts

We can't wait to see you at our Hurley's Farm.
Info & bookings:
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk

Catering area for teas, coffees & hot chocolate
Our Vintage Candy Floss man & Cookie Stalls
Burgers, wraps & Stone Baked Pizzas! 🍕
The Treat Stop sweet delights & donuts.
Warming Marshmallow Pits 🔥

**EARLY BIRD Tickets SELLING OUT**
Use EXTRA WEEKEND Tickets tab too.
Open 18th,19th Oct & then..
Plus 23rd Oct to 31st Oct daily. 9am-5pm

Please pre book tickets at our booking site:
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk/pumpkin-forest-book-now/
Note: Early Bird tickets are limited & will sell out.
Tickets are non-refundable, so check carefully
* Tickets are non-changeable
* Unless Booking Protection Insurance is taken
out at time of purchase {Subject to terms}

Autumn & Halloween Begins at.....
Hurley's Pumpkin Forest
Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm
Woodham Rd, Battlesbridge, Wickford.
Essex. SS11 7QL

05/09/2025

**EARLY BIRD DAY TICKETS NOW LIVE**
The very best PUMPKIN & SQUASH picking
Book Now at www.hurleysfarm.co.uk

We're back for another fantastic year of
Pumpkin 🎃& Squash Picking Direct from our
Hurley's Pumpkin Forest & Christmas Tree farm
Packed with Family Fun, Feasts and Photos! 🎄

The most amazing pumpkins, gourds & squash
Direct To the Public at Hurley's Pumpkin Forest
from our own beautiful Farm 🚜
OUR PRICES START at ONLY 50p & £1 each.
Most cost between £1 & £6 each, some more.

Many Thousands of all shapes, sizes, colours &
varieties fresh from our fields to choose from.
Lots of Giants & super Giants, all colours.
Info & Bookings at www.hurleysfarm.co.uk

Family Games, Witches Maze & Mini-Golf ⛳
Incredible Walk About Characters and
Fabulous Face Painting! 😍
Ride, add-ons & Workshops {separate charges}

** EARLY BIRD TICKETS ** Must Pre-Book entry
** TICKETS £5 / person, & £16 for FAMILY of 4
** Peak £6/person, & £20 for 4 tickets
**OFF PEAK £4 / person, or ONLY £12 for 4 tkts

We can't wait to see you at our Hurley's Farm.
Info & bookings:
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk/pumpkin-forest-pumpkin-picking.../

Catering area for teas, coffees & hot chocolate
Our Vintage Candy Floss man & Cookie Stalls
Burgers, wraps & Stone Baked Pizzas! 🍕
The Treat Stop sweet delights & donuts.
Warming Marshmallow Pits 🔥

**EARLY BIRD Tickets NOW ON SALE **
Open 4th,5th,11th,12th,18th,19th Oct & then..
Plus 23rd Oct to 31st Oct daily. 9am-5pm
Please pre book tickets at our booking site:
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk/pumpkin-forest-book-now/
Note: Early Bird tickets are limited & will sell out.

Tickets are non-refundable, so check carefully
* Tickets are non-changeable
* Unless Booking Protection Insurance is taken
out at time of purchase {Subject to terms}

Autumn & Halloween Begins at.....
Hurley's Pumpkin Forest
Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm
Woodham Rd, Battlesbridge, Wickford.
Essex. SS11 7QL

31/08/2025

**EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW**
The very best PUMPKIN & SQUASH picking
Book Now at www.hurleysfarm.co.uk
Photos, Feast & Family Fun galore!

** EARLY BIRD TICKETS ** Must Pre-Book entry
** TICKETS £5 / person, & £16 for FAMILY of 4
** Peak £6/person, & £20 for 4 tickets
**OFF PEAK £4 / person, or ONLY £12 for 4 tkts

We're back for another fantastic year of
Pumpkin & Squash Picking Direct from our
Pumpkin Farm 🎃 & Christmas Tree Farm 🎄
Packed with Family Fun, Feasts and Photos!
Family Games, Witches Maze & Mini-Golf ⛳

Incredible Walk About Characters and
Fabulous Face Painting! 😍
Ride, add-ons & Workshops {separate charges}
We can't wait to see you at our Hurley's Farm.
Info & bookings:
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk/pumpkin-forest-pumpkin-picking-patch-essex/

Catering area for teas, coffees & hot chocolate
Our Vintage Candy Floss man & Cookie Stalls
Burgers, wraps & Stone Baked Pizzas! 🍕
The Treat Stop sweet delights & donuts.
Warming Marshmallow Pits

The most amazing pumpkins, gourds & squash
direct at the lowest farm prices available!
OUR PRICES START at ONLY 50p & £1 each.
Most cost between £1 & £6 each, some more.

Early Bird Tickets NOW ON SALE
Open 4th,5th,11th,12th,18th,19th Oct & then..
Plus 23rd Oct to 31st Oct daily. 9am-5pm

Please pre book tickets at our booking site:
https://hurleysfarm.co.uk/pumpkin-forest-book-now/

Tickets are non-refundable, so check carefully
* Tickets are non-changeable
* Unless Booking Protection Insurance is taken
out at time of purchase {Subject to terms}

Autumn & Halloween Begins at.....
Hurley's Pumpkin Forest
Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm
Woodham Rd, Battlesbridge, Wickford.
Essex. SS11 7QL

20/12/2024

So proud to have supplied Stacey Solomon's
brilliant & heartwarming Crafty Christmas show
with our beautiful Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm
real Christmas Trees again!🎄 😍 ❤️

**OPEN DAILY THIS WEEK 9am-5pm
We're cutting fresh real christmas trees daily,
so our Real CHRISTMAS TREE FARM continues
to have the most beautiful selection available.

Freshly cut DIRECT FROM US THE GROWER :
Super bushy NORDMANN 3-18ft. 6/7ft £28-£58
Fragrant, bushy & slim FRASER FIR 3-11ft £28+
Stunning silver, blue NOBLE FIR 5ft to 9ft.
Traditional NORWAY SPRUCE 3ft to 22ft. £20+
Plus Pines & wonderful Silver Korean Fir.

Our stunning Christmas Forest has our
home grown, freshly cut Christmas Trees
displayed in all their varieties, sizes, fragrances
& colours at the very best prices anywhere!

Or choose your own straight from our fields*
*Choose & Cut Nordmann Fir 3ft to 10ft
*Choose & Cut Norway Spruce 3ft to 12ft

Due to a customer upsizing we have only four
very large top grade trees remaining this year :
1 x 17/18ft Nordmann Fir
1 x 19/20ft Nordmann Fir
1 x 19/20ft Norway Spruce
1 x 21/22ft Norway Spruce.
Please call farm mobile 07951734481 for info.

All Major CARDS & cash welcomed.
Water holding Stands, Bases & local delivery.

**OPEN DAILY: 9am to 5pm until Sun 22nd Dec
**NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED **

Hurley's Pumpkin Forest
& Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm
Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, Wickford.
Essex. Postcode SS11 7QL.

17/12/2024

Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm still cutting the
most beautiful selection of fresh real trees.
**OPEN DAILY THIS WEEK 9am-5pm

We're cutting fresh real christmas trees daily,
so our Real CHRISTMAS TREE FARM continues
to have the most beautiful selection available.

Freshly cut DIRECT FROM US THE GROWER :
Super bushy NORDMANN 3-18ft. 6/7ft £28-£58
Fragrant, bushy & slim FRASER FIR 3-11ft £28+
Stunning silver, blue NOBLE FIR 5ft to 9ft.
Traditional NORWAY SPRUCE 3ft to 22ft. £20+
Plus Pines & wonderful Silver Korean Fir. £28+

Our stunning Christmas Forest has our
home grown, freshly cut Christmas Trees
displayed in all their varieties, sizes, fragrances
& colours at the very best prices anywhere!

Or choose your own straight from our fields*
*Choose & Cut Nordmann Fir 3ft to 10ft
*Choose & Cut Norway Spruce 3ft to 12ft

Due to a customer upsizing we have only four
very large top grade trees remaining this year :
1 x 17/18ft Nordmann Fir
1 x 19/20ft Nordmann Fir
1 x 19/20ft Norway Spruce
1 x 21/22ft Norway Spruce.
Please call farm mobile 07951734481 for info.

All Major CARDS & cash welcomed.
Water holding Stands, Bases & local delivery.

**OPEN DAILY: 9am to 5pm until Sun 22nd Dec
**NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED **

Hurley's Pumpkin Forest
& Hurley's Christmas Tree Farm
Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, Wickford.
Essex. Postcode SS11 7QL.

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