The Nordmann Fir is from York and took a team of 30 to set in place.
The tree will be a grand centrepiece of Castle Howard’s Wizard of Oz-themed Christmas experience and will be dressed with more than 3,000 baubles.
Christmas at Castle Howard with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz opens to visitors on November 13.
5. Christmas arrives at Castle Howard
The scaffolding all in place to position the tree as the centrepiece of the grand hall. photo: Tom Arber Photo: Tom Arber
6. Christmas arrives at Castle Howard
The Christmas tree is lifted off the lorry. photo: Tom Arber Photo: Tom Arber
7. Christmas arrives at Castle Howard
The stunning ceiling above where the tree is. photo: Tom Arber Photo: Tom Arber
8. Christmas arrives at Castle Howard
Watching on as the tree is positioned meticulously within the grand hall. photo: Tom Arber Photo: Tom Arber
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