Picnic under the Christmas trees at Granite Belt Christmas Farm, Applethorpe

It’s Christmas 365 days a year at the Granite Belt Christmas Farm, and where else better to picnic than under their forest of Christmas trees? Owned by the Fraser family, the Christmas Village at Granite Belt Christmas Farm has a Christmas shop, cafe, and farm animals, all set over eight hectares. So, throw down your rug, savour the fresh scent of pine and unpack your purchased hamper (24 hours’ notice needed). What’s inside the box? A Couple’s Picnic Basket includes shaved ham and salami, crumbed chicken, mixed leaf salad, crusty white loaf, brie cheese, relishes and aioli, rocky road and choc coated pretzels, plus seasonal fruit. Don’t forget to head inside to browse. The Mistletoe Store has over 20,000 Christmas decorations and sells Belgian Hot Chocolate with marshmallow moustaches guaranteed!