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Embrace The Winter Chill In Style
20/11/2023
Embrace the winter chill in style! Browse our headbands, hats, scarves and hot water bottles to keep you toasty this year!
Late Night Christmas Experience Has Launched 2023
15/11/2023
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 Tuesday to Saturday until December 16th. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy Christmas shopping, food and drink and free parking.
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 Decorations with A Personal Touch
07/11/2023
Make this Christmas extra special with our personalised baubles. 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 this year.
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.
Feed The Birds This Winter
06/11/2023
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.
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!
Let the Bells Ring Out for Charity
01/11/2023
Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to reach out and help others.
Our Charity Bell decorations are a simple way to give something back and make your home sparkle with festive goodwill.
The Ultimate Christmas Cake
21/10/2023
Stirring up a traditional Christmas cake this year? Head to Barton Grange to find all the ingredients you need to make it a sweet success.
'Tis The Season for Christmas Hampers at Barton Grange!
21/10/2023
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 Delights: A Spooky Spectacle.
04/10/2023
Barton Grange’s Halloween celebration offers enchanting pumpkins, spooky decor, and delectable treats, creating a bewitching and thrilling atmosphere for all to enjoy this haunting season.
Christmas Nights Dates Announced!
04/10/2023
Barton Grange has unveiled the dates for their enchanting Christmas nights. Mark your calendars and prepare for magical evenings filled with holiday joy!
Barton Grange Unveils Spectacular 2023 Christmas Displays!
04/10/2023
Barton Grange’s 2023 Christmas displays have officially opened! Come experience the festive magic and enchanting decor.
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Barton Grange Garden Centre
04/10/2023
Exciting news! Barton Grange’s family-friendly events are open for booking. Join us for unforgettable experiences that promises so much fun!
New Summer Events for Kids
20/07/2023
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.
Inspired by Chelsea
31/05/2023
Our team is brimming with fresh ideas and inspiration after their annual trip to Chelsea Flower Show in May. Will, Jackie, Jason and Vicky had a fabulous time at the event and have created a special Inspired by Chelsea display to showcase some of the creative and cutting-edge planting they saw.
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.
Italian Trip
01/03/2023
Our plant area manager Will and senior Vicky recently travelled to Tuscany to hand pick this season’s selection of large trees. It was a really successful visit and so now the plant area is full of their amazing finds!
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!
January Homeware Sale
18/10/2022
Our annual Homeware Sale will return on Thursday 5th January 2023. Packed full of fabulous bargains for your home, there will be lots of fantastic deals on cookware, tableware, glassware, home electricals, textiles, bedding and more.
Christmas Nights
07/10/2022
Tuesday to Saturday from Tuesday 15th November until Saturday 17th December, the garden centre will be open until 8pm for late night shopping!
A Sustainable Christmas
20/11/2022
We are always on the lookout for products that have strong environmental credentials, including Christmas baubles and decorations!
Primrose Festival
28/01/2023
Our annual Primrose Festival returns at the end of the month, running from Saturday 28th January until Sunday 26th February. This cheery and colourful celebration shows off old favourites along with a stunning selection of new varieties. Vote for your favourite for a chance to win a gardening hamper worth £50!
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.
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.
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.
Let The Bells Ring Out For Charity
18/10/2022
Spread some festive goodwill across Lancashire this Christmas with our charity bell hanging decoration. Barton Grange Garden Centre is donating £2 from the sale of every bell to help support local charities.
Chelsea Flower Show Takeaways
28/05/2022
Chelsea Flower Show returned from 23rd to 27th May and a group of Barton Grange staff enjoyed a great day at the iconic event. Overflowing with dazzling plants and inspirational gardens, here are some ideas that you can recreate at home.
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.
Best Destination Garden Centre in the UK
Chelsea Flower Show Takeaways
28/05/2022
Chelsea Flower Show returned from 23rd to 27th May and a group of Barton Grange staff enjoyed a great day at the iconic event. Overflowing with dazzling plants and inspirational gardens, here are some ideas that you can recreate at home.
Best Destination Garden Centre in the UK
15/02/2022
Barton Grange Garden Centre has done it once again! At a virtual awards presentation held on 15th February 2022, Barton Grange Garden Centre was announced as the winner of the ‘Destination Garden Centre of the Year’ award. This title presented by the Garden Centre Association (GCA) names Barton Grange as the best large garden centre within the UK.
Primrose Festival 29th Jan - 20th Feb
26/01/2022
Our annual Primrose Festival returns at the end of the month, running from Saturday 29th January until Sunday 20th February. This cheery and colourful celebration shows off old favourites along with a stunning selection of new varieties. Vote for your favourite for a chance to win a gardening hamper worth £50!
£7000 Donated to Local Charities
25/01/2021
The Barton Grange Group pledged a donation of £2 from every ticket sold in its Santa’s Christmas Journey event. Each child chose the good cause they would like to support during their trip, with totals totted up this January and awarded to the charities in a presentation at The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre.
£7000 Donated to Local Charities
25/01/2021
The Barton Grange Group pledged a donation of £2 from every ticket sold in its Santa’s Christmas Journey event. Each child chose the good cause they would like to support during their trip, with totals totted up this January and awarded to the charities in a presentation at The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre.
Best Christmas Displays in the UK
03/12/2021
Barton Grange Garden Centre has done it once again, and won the title of ‘Best Christmas Displays in the UK’! Judged by Phil McCann of the Garden Centre Association (GCA), the winners were announced on Friday 3rd December. Barton Grange fought off close competition but overall came out shining!
Primrose Festival 29th Jan - 20th Feb
26/01/2022
Our annual Primrose Festival returns at the end of the month, running from Saturday 29th January until Sunday 20th February. This cheery and colourful celebration shows off old favourites along with a stunning selection of new varieties. Vote for your favourite for a chance to win a gardening hamper worth £50!
£7000 Donated to Local Charities
25/01/2021
The Barton Grange Group pledged a donation of £2 from every ticket sold in its Santa’s Christmas Journey event. Each child chose the good cause they would like to support during their trip, with totals totted up this January and awarded to the charities in a presentation at The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre.
Best Christmas Displays in the UK
03/12/2021
Barton Grange Garden Centre has done it once again, and won the title of ‘Best Christmas Displays in the UK’! Judged by Phil McCann of the Garden Centre Association (GCA), the winners were announced on Friday 3rd December. Barton Grange fought off close competition but overall came out shining!
