GARDEN centres are the perfect spot to look for Christmas decorations and there’s probably one near you.
We’ve compiled a list of the biggest garden centre chains in the UK, with their opening hours and how to find them.
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Which garden centres are open near me?
Whether you want to do some last-minute Christmas shopping or just enjoy a nice family day out, garden centres are the perfect place to visit.
During the holidays, garden centres turn into a Christmas paradise, with a large selection of decorations, Christmas trees and presents.
They’re usually open 7 days a week and opening times vary from branch to branch.
Here’s a list of the most popular garden centres in the UK.
British Garden Centre
British Garden Centre have 57 locations across England and one in Wales.
Their usual opening hours are 9am until 5pm during the week and 10am until 4:30pm on Sunday.
However, opening times vary so check your local garden centre here.
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Blue Diamond
Most of the 38 Blue Diamond garden centres are open from 9am to 5.30pm.
However, some stores open earlier or close later, depending on the location.
Make sure to check your local Blue Diamond’s opening times here.
Dobbies
Dobbies is one of the biggest garden centre chain with 77 stores across the UK.
All stores open at 9am on Moday-Saturday and 10:30am on Sunday.
Closing times vary in different location.
To check closing times of your local Dobbies garden centre, use the store locator.
Hillier
There are 18 Hillier garden centres across the UK, offering a good variety of gardening tools and plant care.
Their standard working hours are 9am to 5.30 pm during the week and 10:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday.
To find your local store, use their garden centre locator.
Notcutts
The family-owned group operates 18 individual garden centres across England.
They’re open from 9am until 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sundays.
To find the closest one near you, check here.
Klondyke
The chain has six stores in Scotland, 14 in England and two in Wales.
Most stores open at 9am during the week and 9.30am on Sundays, but opening times vary.
To find local opening times as well as more info about each individual centre, visit this page.
B&Q
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Apart from DIY and home improvement products, B&Q also offer a great selection of gardening tools and equipment.
There are 301 stores in the UK and Ireland, so you’re almost guaranteed one in your local area.
Their standard opening times are 7am to 8pm and slightly vary in some stores.
You can check when your local B&Q opens here.
Homebase
Homebase is another large chain, where you can find a garden centre alongside home improvement goods.
All 156 store in the UK and Ireland are open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm and Sundays from 10am to 4pm.
Find your nearest store here.
Are garden centres open during Christmas?
All garden centres are closed on Christmas Day and most on Boxing Day, giving their staff a much-needed break.
With some exceptions, they resume their normal opening times on Monday, December 27.
It’s best to check with your local branch before heading out.
On Christmas Eve, all garden centres listed will close early, at 4pm.
Hillier stores will be closed between December 25, 2021, (Christmas Day) and December 27, 2021, and will open with reduced hours – 10.30 am to 4.30pm, on December 28, 2021, until January 2, 2022.
