New Garden Centres to Blue Diamond

We are pleased to announce the opening of our newest Blue Diamond centre at World’s End in Aylesbury on the 1 st  May. After a complete transformation, the centre will open in three exciting phases: Phase 1: May 1st  –  Plants & Gardening Find everything you need to create the perfect outdoor space, whether you’re a seasoned gardener or beginner. Phase 2: June…

We are delighted to announce the grand opening of our newly acquired Huntingdon Garden Centre on April 10th at 9am. The centre has undergone a complete transformation, with new layouts and a fully enhanced retail and dining experience. To celebrate, we have a special Easter-themed surprise awaiting you on opening day. Plus, as part of the opening, we invite you to join our Diamond Club and enjoy…

Blue Diamond is pleased to announce the opening of our newly acquired Harlestone Heath Garden Centre on March 24 th at 9am. This launch marks the beginning of a new chapter for one of the area’s most beloved garden centres, now part of the Blue Diamond family. We’ve given Harlestone Heath a complete makeover, with stunning new layouts, updated shopfitting, and a fresh, welcoming atmosphere…

We are pleased to announce that Yarnton Home & Garden, a much-loved and award-winning garden centre just north of Oxford, has been purchased by Blue Diamond. Having undergone significant investment and transformation, Yarnton has flourished into a thriving destination for garden lovers, home enthusiasts, and families alike. At Blue Diamond, we believe in building on strong foundations, and we…

Blue Diamond has now purchased Frosts, Willington in Bedfordshire, alongside Frosts, Woburn Sands, that was purchased in August. Originally opened as a nursery in the late 1890s, the Willington garden centre grew into a successful business through the partnership of the Godber and Frost families, establishing a strong reputation within the local community.   Alan Roper, MD of Blue Diamond…

Blue Diamond are pleased to announce that they have acquired Frosts Garden Centre at Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire. Alan Roper, the Managing Director of Blue Diamond Group said “ Frosts Garden Centre is a thriving and respected family business with a unique brand and excellent reputation within the local community. Blue Diamond is proud to be the new owner of this aspirational Garden Centre. We…

Northumberland Estates has revealed plans to build a new high quality garden centre on land at Cawledge to the East of the A1 in Alnwick.  The business has submitted a pre-planning submission to Northumberland County Council and is also preparing an on-line public engagement event so that people can view and comment on the plans. As the major garden centre group in the UK, Blue Diamond will…

Our Managing Director, Alan Roper, has announced that the purchase of Fosseway Garden Centres in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire has now completed, along with the purchase of Beckworth Emporium located, Northamptonshire. This takes Blue Diamond to becoming the largest turnover garden centre group in the UK, with a turnover in excess of £300 million. Northamptonshire's best-loved garden centre…

The first of two acquisitions for 2023 have been confirmed by our Managing Director, Alan Roper, which will be ‘Beckworth Emporium’ in Northamptonshire. Blue Diamond will build upon the great food and catering experience at Beckworth which fits exactly the Blue Diamond AB1 target demographic.  The Emporium is located in Mears Ashby, nestled in the Northamptonshire countryside near the…

We are delighted to announce that we have acquired the Van Hage group of 3 garden centres in what our Managing Director, Alan Roper says is a landmark acquisition. The three sites are the flagship store at Great Amwell Ware, Chenies between Amersham and Rickmansworth and the Van Hage centre on the PE1 retail park at Peterborough. Blue Diamond will own and operate the retail park. Alan Roper said…