Check out these 12 places to buy a real Christmas tree in Chesterfield and beyond

But finding the perfect one to spruce up your home can prove exhausting and especially so when you have excited children with weary little legs tagging along.

Fortunately the elves have been working their magic to find the best places in Derbyshire to get a real Christmas tree as well as sourcing expert advice on looking after it.

Choose a freshly-cut tree and when you get it home, trim 3cm off the trunk and put it in a bucket of water to rehydrate it. Make sure you water your tree base every day and that the tree trunk is immersed in at least two inches of water to ensure that it doesn’t dry out.

Before decorating your tree, plug in the fairy lights, check the wiring and inspect all bulbs for looseness and other issues or signs of damage.

Keep your tree away from any open flames - fires or candles. No flames should be near tree branches and fireplaces should have a screen to prevent embers from popping onto the tree.

Ensure that smoke alarms in your house are working and that all electric lights on Christmas trees are switched off before you go to bed at night. Glenn Amato, managing director at ADT UK& I Subscriber, said: “UK fire statistics show house fires are the most common in December, so it is important you take the necessary precautions to ensure your Christmas decorations are not creating a fire hazard. However, you decide to celebrate this year, ensure your home and your family are safe and protected this Christmas.”