30/09/2026
The City of Durham Parish Council’s popular fruit tree giveaway is set to return on Saturday 21st November 2026, offering residents the chance to take home a free fruit tree whilst supporting Durham’s independent businesses and helping the environment.
Residents who spend £25 in Durham during
November at one of the city’s independent businesses or traders can bring their receipts to the special Outdoor Market stall on Saturday 21st November, from 9am until all trees have gone, to collect a free fruit tree sapling.
There will be one tree per household, on a first-come, first-served basis. Trees will be approximately 1.5m tall and bare root, with planting instructions provided. They can be planted at home, or anywhere residents have permission to do so in the city.
It’s a win-win opportunity – support local traders, help Durham’s wildlife and make the city greener.
Last year’s giveaway resulted in one of the best trading days of the year for our local traders and the Parish Council is keen to see this fantastic initiative continue.
Please come along and support our local businesses
and also help improve biodiversity in the city.
Anyone with any photos of their fruit trees from last year, we would love to see them in the comments below.
