FAMILIES from Somerset are being invited to visit a Christmas tree farm in the county as part of Open Farm Sunday.

Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm is taking part in the event, which is the farming industry’s national open day, on Sunday, June 11 from 11am until 4pm.

Reg Hendy, owner of Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm, at Middle Hill Farm in Langford Budville, said: “We’re delighted to be taking part and supporting Open Farm Sunday for the first time.

"We are inviting people to come along and take the opportunity to walk the Christmas tree plantations and see the trees mid growth when they are a pale green colour.

"Visitors can stroll through our woods and bring a picnic to enjoy by our lakes.

“We’ll also be offering light refreshments in aid of Children’s Hospice South West and we will be on hand to answer any questions people might have during the day.”

Since the first Open Farm Sunday in 2006, more than 1,500 farmers across the UK have opened their gates and welcomed 1.8 million people onto their farm for one Sunday each year.

Reg added: “We’re based on 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.

“People who visit us on Open Farm Sunday will be able to find out all about how we farm Christmas trees and also how we help and attract wildlife to the farm.”

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.