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As the weather heats up and after a year of lockdowns and restrictions, it's inevitable that many of us will be wanting to explore the great outdoors and visit our garden centres with our four legged friends. At Blue Diamond, we welcome dogs in all of our centres, with the exception of our cafes and food areas. However sadly, we receive lots of reports each year of owners leaving their dogs in…

The Blue Diamond Group and our 2021 charity partner, The Soil Association hosted a virtual gardeners question time on Wednesday 26th May 2021, discussing alternative ways of gardening in an organic and nature-friendly way. The virtual 'zoom' meeting took place between expert panel members from across the horticultural industry and a selection of Blue Diamond's VIP loyalty customers. …

Our cafes and restaurants are reopening on Monday 17th May 2021 A few things to consider: We won't be able to take bookings and we will seat you on a first come, first served basis.  You may need to queue for a short while until a table becomes available.  We will be operating full table service for your convenience.  Our play areas will remain closed for the time being however our…

We’re thrilled to be supporting Garden Day, a nationwide movement that celebrates the incredible benefits of gardens for our health and wellbeing.    On Sunday, 9th May, Garden Day invites gardeners everywhere to down tools, make a flower crown and share plant spaces with friends and family over a cup of tea, a bite to eat or a glass or two (respecting government guidelines, of…

The Blue Diamond Group is delighted to announce its Exclusive Partnership with The Soil Association. The Soil Association is the charity that digs deeper to transform the way we live and care for our natural world. The mission of the Soil Association is help everyone understand and explore the vital relationship between the health of soil, plants, animals and people. The Blue Diamond Group is the…

Our Easter Opening Hours are as follows: GOOD FRIDAY All centres open as normal EASTER SATURDAY All centres open as normal EASTER SUNDAY All centres are closed (Chatsworth Garden Centre Plant Area Open – 10.30am to 4.30pm. Internal areas are closed) BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY All centres open as normal (The above applies to Mainland UK Garden Centres Only) St Peter's Garden Centre, Jersey Good Friday…

Cardiff Garden Centre in Wales has finally reopened, after several weeks of closure due to the lockdown in Wales. The Welsh Assembly took Wales into a lockdown on 26th December 2020 due to a rise in coronavirus cases. Since then, the centre and restaurant have remained closed, whilst Garden Centres in England remained open. The centre is now open again with the exception of the restaurant…

Dianne Oxberry was a much loved TV presenter who sadly died from Ovarian Cancer in January 2019. Subsequently, The Dianne Oxberry Trust was set up in order to raise awareness of this condition and to raise funds. In addition, the Blue Diamond Group launched The Florida Sunset rose, named by Dianne's Husband in memory of Dianne who loved to holiday in Florida. The colours…

Leading quality pet, wild bird food and accessories manufacturer, Henry Bell Wild Bird Care ( www.henrybell.co.uk ), announces it has acquired an exclusive contract with one of the largest garden centre retail groups in the UK and Channel Islands, Blue Diamond Group . Henry Bell has reached an agreement to produce Blue Diamond’s wild bird food own label products as well as supplying its full…

Our restaurants may be closed at the moment, but that doesn't stop you from making our very own, Blue Diamond Pancakes! Alton Rudd, our talented group pastry chef,  is sharing our very own pancake recipe for you to try at home... You can even try them with rhubarb and ginger. CLICK HERE to find out more...