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Late Night Christmas Experience Launched 2024
18/11/2024
The countdown to Christmas is on at Barton Grange with the opening of our late night shopping events. Featuring a stunning light show, VR Sleigh Ride, festive menus and Christmas music, the special evenings will take place from 4pm to 8pm every Wednesday to Saturday. Starting 20th November until December 21st. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy Christmas shopping, food and drink and free parking.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry!
24/10/2024
Our Farm Shop is brimming with everything you need for a fabulous festive feast. With the finest local produce from Lancashire and beyond, we’ve got your season’s eatings all wrapped up!
Christmas Decorations with A Personal Touch
19/10/2024
Make this Christmas extra special with our personalised decorations. Create cherished memories with custom ornaments that add a personal touch to your decor. Explore our festive selection and add a dash of uniqueness to your tree.
New Italian Trees In Store Now
17/10/2024
A huge selection of beautiful plants from Tuscany has just arrived in our Outdoor Plant Area. Our team travelled to Pistoia in Italy earlier this year to handpick each plant.
Christmas Bells Ring Out for Charity
15/10/2024
Spread some festive cheer and goodwill with our Christmas Charity Bell decorations which are now available to buy in store.
New: Pumpkin Carving Event
10/10/2024
Award-winning pumpkin carver Simon McMinnis will be showcasing his spooktacular skills at a free Halloween event taking place on the 19th and 20th October.
Barton Grange Unveils Spectacular 2024 Christmas Displays!
04/10/2024
Barton Grange’s 2024 Christmas displays have officially opened! Come experience the festive magic and enchanting decor.
Feed The Birds This Winter
03/10/2024
Winter is upon us and our feathered buddies are feeling the chill! But fear not, because we have the perfect plan to turn your garden in to a birdie paradise.
'Tis The Season for Christmas Hampers at Barton Grange!
02/10/2024
Barton Grange offers a delightful range of Christmas hampers, perfect for gifting or creating custom gifts to elevate your festive celebrations with joy and warmth.
Halloween at Barton Grange
29/09/2024
As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin to don their fiery hues, there’s a thrilling chill in the air that can only mean one thing: Halloween is right around the corner!
Santa’s Grotto is Back!
18/09/2024
Christmas is always a special time at Barton Grange – and this year is looking even more magical! Back by popular demand, our traditional Santa’s Grotto is returning after a five-year break.
Christmas Potatoes
25/07/2024
Nothing beats the taste of home-grown new potatoes with your turkey. Growing spuds is easy and rewarding, and if you plant now, you’ll have potatoes ready to lift during the festive season.
Christmas Nights Dates Announced!
20/09/2024
Barton Grange has unveiled the dates for their enchanting Christmas nights. Mark your calendars and prepare for magical evenings filled with holiday joy!
A Sustainable Christmas
20/11/2022
We are always on the lookout for products that have strong environmental credentials, including Christmas baubles and decorations!
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
29/12/2023
We are launching a new eco-friendly initiative in 2023 to encourage more people to recycle their Christmas trees. Drop your real trees off with us and we will donate them to the Fylde Sand Dune Project,
Christmas Sale Now On!
20/12/2023
Tis the season for our SALE! Enjoy 50% off selected Christmas lines including artificial Christmas trees, lighting and our popular Lemax collection. These offers are snow joke so snap up a saving today!
The Sale Date Has Been Announced!
05/12/2023
Our annual Homeware Sale will return on Friday 5th January 2024. Packed full of fabulous bargains for your home, this five week long event includes fantastic deals on cookware, tableware, glassware, home electricals, textiles, bedding and more!
New Summer Events for Kids
23/07/2024
The hands-on classes will give kids the chance to let their imaginations run wild by painting their very own colourful garden accessories which they can take home with them.
Barton Grange Crowned Best Garden Centre In The North
17/07/2024
The team at Barton Grange Garden Centre in Brock near Preston is celebrating after being named Destination Garden Centre of the Year in the North at the regional Garden Centre Association (GCA) Awards.
New For Summer: Daro Outdoor Living
05/07/2024
Welcome to our new range of outdoor furniture that offers you the flexibility to customise and mix and match pieces to suit your space and personal style.
Watering Tools
05/07/2024
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, our friendly team has expert advice to make every gardening job easier including watering. They can help you choose the best tools to suit your individual needs.
Pruning Tools
05/07/2024
Pruning helps to keep plants in shape, encourages the production of fruit and flowers and can help to prevent disease.
So it’s worth getting well kitted out with a good set of pruning tools.
Garden to Table
29/06/2024
Nothing quite compares to picking fresh fruit and vegetables straight from the garden and cooking with them. The taste, freshness and nutrient value is far superior to any store-bought produce.
Local Ingredients Suppliers
12/06/2024
In both The Riverside Café and Willows Restaurant, we love to create dishes using produce sourced from our local suppliers.
Volmary Masterclass!
02/06/2024
Event Date: Friday 5th July 2024 | 10am-12NOON | FREE
New to Barton Grange, we have a masterclass from Volmary exploring new experimental mini petunias and fuchsias
Garden Furniture Sale 2024
11/06/2024
For June 2024, our Garden Furniture Sale has begun! Our Outdoor Living Department is brimming with incredible bargains to transform your garden space. You can find fantastic deals on furniture sets, benches, bistro sets, swing chairs, and sun loungers!
BRAND NEW EVENT! David Austin Roses
12/06/2024
Event Date: Tuesday 25th June 2024 | from 2pm | £10pp
Milly Cole, Sales Executive from David Austin Roses invites you to join him as he talks to us about one of the greatest rosarians of all time and the journey David Austin made during his lifetime.
Unique Father's Day Gifts
04/06/2024
This Father’s Day, surprise him with thoughtful and unique gifts from Barton Grange.
Coastal Room
03/06/2024
Living by the coast in towns like Blackpool, Morecambe and Lytham St Annes offers beautiful sea views and picturesque walks but it can also present gardening challenges.
Sensory Garden
30/05/2024
The team have been hard at work beautifully designing a Sensory Room that promises to captivate and stimulate the senses to inspire you to recreate in your own garden.
TREND FOR 2024: Tiny Plants
27/05/2024
Tiny plants are a new trend taking over the houseplant community.
Inspired by Chelsea 2024
23/05/2024
Our team is brimming with fresh ideas and inspiration after their annual trip to Chelsea Flower Show in May. Ryan, Ash, Louise and Sam had a fabulous time at the event.
TREND FOR 2024: 70's Plants Are Making a Comeback!
25/05/2024
Today, many 70’s plant favourites are making a strong comeback, reintroducing a touch of retro charm to contemporary interiors.
20/05/2024
We’ve carefully collated special care leaflets for our range of houseplants.
New Indoor Water Features 2024
13/05/2024
We have a choice of relaxing indoor water features in our Houseplant department that will infuse your home with calm and beauty.
…it’s time to get mowing!
10/05/2024
Temperatures are finally starting to rise, the days are getting longer and barbecue season is on its way! Now is the time to get your garden ready for the sunny days ahead. The first job to tackle is the lawn which is most likely looking a little worse for wear after a long winter.
National Allotment Week 12th-18th August
27/07/2024
It’s time to celebrate the benefits of allotments and the joy of growing your own fresh produce. The theme for this year’s event is Celebrating Biodiversity with a focus on how to be more eco-friendly.
Put Wildlife at the Heart of Your Garden
06/05/2024
There are so many innovative ways you can make your garden a more welcoming and safe environment for birds and wildlife to thrive.
Celebrate World Cocktail Day with a Local Tipple!
01/05/2024
As World Cocktail Day approaches, it’s time to raise a glass and toast the art of mixology. At Barton Grange Garden Centre, we’re celebrating our local distilleries who make an amazing range of craft spirits to elevate cocktail hour.
The Sowers Guide
30/04/2024
Ready to get your hands dirty? Get expert recommendations for this month’s best seeds to sow from Ryan, our Gardening and Wildlife manager.
New Summer Events for Kids
23/07/2024
The hands-on classes will give kids the chance to let their imaginations run wild by painting their very own colourful garden accessories which they can take home with them.
TREND FOR 2024: Colourful Cacti
23/07/2024
The world of houseplants is buzzing with an exciting new trend: colourful cacti.
Not all of us have the time to care for and water houseplants every week making cacti the perfect companion for busy folk, those who travel frequently and first-time plant parents.
TREND FOR 2024: Bold and Beautiful
20/07/2024
As we approach the cosy months of autumn and winter, bringing the vibrancy of nature indoors becomes more important than ever. Experience the vibrant houseplant trend of 2024, featuring bold and beautiful flowers and foliage that pop with striking colours like pink, orange, yellow, and red.
National Children’s Gardening Week 2024!
20/04/2024
Garden with your little ones for National Children’s Gardening Week! Visit us for tools, seeds, projects, and events for budding gardeners.
New Outdoor Living for 2024!
10/04/2024
Our brand new collection of garden furniture has arrived in store ready for sunnier days ahead! Discover a huge selection of stylish and high-quality outdoor furniture that’s been designed to last for many years to come.
A Celebration of Gardening!
05/04/2024
A special weekend to celebrate the joy of plants and gardening is taking place on 13th-14th April! Celebrate gardening with us!
Cracking Easter Activities
22/03/2024
There’s an egg-cellent choice of Easter-themed craft activities in store at Barton Grange Garden Centre this April. Children can get creative and enjoy a fun session of painting and seed sowing at the two special workshops taking place in the Green Room.
The Primrose Festival 2024
08/03/2024
The results are in and the winner of our annual Primrose Festival competition has been announced. After a record number of more than 2000 votes, Primula Rosebud Salmon Peach has been crowned top of the blooms!
British Pie Week
04/03/2024
British Pie Week is one of the tastiest weeks of the year! It’s the excuse you’re looking for to celebrate the tasty delights of British cuisine! Pick up a fork and dig in!
Gardening Made Easier
02/03/2024
New to gardening? We’re with you all the way!
We know it can be overwhelming looking for the best advice out there so we’ve put together a directory to help you.
Planting Potatoes In March?
29/02/2024
The word is out – our potato packs have landed in our Greenhouse Plant Area, and our Plant Area Manager, Will, has some straightforward tips for getting those potatoes in the ground this March.
Italian Trip Success!
18/02/2024
Our Plant Area team recently travelled to Pistoia in Tuscany to handpick some beautiful spring shrubs for 2024.
Our Primrose Festival Springs into Life
05/01/2024
We are celebrating one of spring’s most joyful flowers at our annual Primrose Festival from 3rd February to 3rd March 2024.
Hop Into Easter
13/02/2024
Looking for fresh ways to spruce up your home this spring? We’ve got you covered with our new range of Easter-themed home décor.
New Spring Events
11/02/2024
We’ve lined up a host of fun and creative workshops for you to enjoy this spring. It’s a chance to try out something new!
Festive Fundraising Success
23/01/2024
Our festive fundraising initiatives reached new heights this year by raising more than £18,000 for local charities. Barton Grange managing director Guy Topping presented 13 charities with their cheques at a special ceremony held at The Flower Bowl on Tuesday 23rd January.
Christmas Charity Donations
23/01/2024
A Lancashire business has raised thousands of pounds for local charities with a little help from its younger visitors.
Charity Bells Fundraising
23/01/2024
Barton Grange managing director Guy Topping was delighted to present five local charities with cheques raised from our Christmas Bells initiative on 23rd January 2024.
Veganuary Inspiration
09/01/2024
Whether you’re looking to make a switch to a plant-based diet or simply trying to eat more vegetables, we’ve got plenty of fresh culinary ideas to inspire you.
Barton Grange Wins Best Christmas Displays in the North West
12/12/2023
The team at Barton Grange is celebrating after being awarded The Best Christmas Garden Centre in the North West by The Garden Centre Association.
Celebrating Lancashire: Unique Finds at Barton Grange
13/11/2023
Discover the charm of Lancashire with our unique gifts at Barton Grange. From local artisan creations to timeless souvenirs, our collection celebrates the spirit of Lancashire.
Getting Ready for Christmas: A Barton Grange Guide to Your Festive Preparations
11/11/2023
We are counting down the days to December 1st! There’s already a jingle in the air – Christmas is right around the corner and it’s time to get into the festive spirit! At Barton Grange, we’re here to help you make this year extra special. From advent calendars to Christmas cards, gift guides to decorations, and even Dave’s ‘Christmas Crackers’, we’ve got Christmas all wrapped up
Christmas Eve Traditions!
21/10/2023
Barton Grange has everything you need for a delightful Christmas Eve, from decorations to gifts, ensuring a festive and joyful celebration.
10 Fun Christmas Games To Make Your Christmas Merrier
01/11/2023
Christmas day is a time for family and friends to come together, exchange gifts and create lasting memories. View the range of Christmas games we have this year!
60th Birthday Celebrations
10/05/2023
Barton Grange is celebrating 60 years of growing success! It was on 10th May 1963 that our founder Eddie Topping opened the North West’s first garden centre in a small shed next to the car park of his parent’s hotel in Barton, Preston.
A Lasting Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
10/11/2022
Barton Grange Garden Centre received a letter of thanks from the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) this week for their recent charity donation. For the month of October, Barton Grange pledged to give £20 from the sale of selected trees to the RFS in memory of Her Majesty the Queen who was a patron of the society for more than 70 years.
Charity Bells Fundraising Success
10/04/2023
Barton Grange managing director Guy Topping was delighted to present five local charities with cheques raised from our Christmas Bells initiative. A massive £8502 was raised in total!
Festive Fundraising Success
11/01/2023
Our Christmas events helped to raise £12,000 for good causes across Lancashire. The combined success of Santa’s Christmas Journey and the Christmas Carol Charity Concert meant we were able to donate £1500 to eight different local charities.
Best Plant Area in the UK
25/01/2023
Barton Grange is celebrating after winning the Ruxley Rose Award for the Best Plant Area in the UK for the second year running. Members from the garden centre and plant area team collected the prestigious trophy at the GCA Conference on Monday 23rd January.
Best Plant Area in the UK for 2022
08/03/2022
Our plant area team celebrate a big win after being awarded The Ruxley Rose. This highly prestigious prize awarded by the Garden Centre Association (GCA), names Barton Grange as the garden centre with the best plant area in the whole of the UK! This award was last won by Barton Grange back in 2011, so it’s a achievement for the team.
