SCHOOLCHILDREN from the Wellington area are being invited to visit a local Christmas tree farm for an educational day out.

Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm at Middle Hill Farm in Langford Budville is asking schools in the area to get in touch if they would like a tour of its working farm.

Tree farm owner Reg Hendy said: “We’re based over 40 acres and a woodland runs the length of the plantations, either side of a stream. This area is home to a multitude of plants and wildlife, in particular rare lesser spotted orchids, deer and occasionally otters.

“We would like to invite schools in the area to visit us for a school trip. We will take them on a guided tour of the plantation and explain to them how we farm the Christmas trees, and also how we help and attract wildlife to the farm.”

Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm is a family run farm close to the nature reserve Langford Heathfield, a mile outside Langford Budville. The farm is owned and run by Reg and his wife Ann and their two sons, Shaun and Nick. The family has been growing and selling Christmas trees for more than 20 years.

To book a visit to Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm call 01823 400476 and speak to Nick Hendy.