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We are delighted to announce that we were awarded 5 Flowers (the highest award, equivalent of a Gold) and also the Best Plant Exhibit at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show, this week.   A huge well done to Anna King from Trentham Garden Centre and Louise Gandy from Grosvenor Garden Centre & Restaurant who designed and then built the display with the help of Aaron Piper, Richard Hind, Alexander…

We are pleased to inform you that our 2021 refurbishment programme is underway.  Some of our centres are being given the unique Blue Diamond look and feel as we aim to offer our customers a more inspirational and aspirational environment to shop and dine in.  Brambridge Park Garden Centre - Internal refurbishment underway.  Completion mid-August. Newbridge Nurseries - A brand new…

A huge congratulations and well done to our General Manager at Newbridge Nurseries, Steve Nicholls who is celebrating 25 years of service. Our Managing Director, Alan Roper, was with him this week to congratulate and award him. The Blue Diamond Group would like to congratulate Steve and thank him for all his hard work and dedication to the centre. What an achievement!

Blue Diamond has won the coveted Silver Gilt Awards at this year's Royal Horticultural Society Show at Hampton Court for our Fryer's Rose display in the floral marquee. Our show garden 'Down Memory Lane' and our floral marquee by Fryer's Roses have both won awards, which are a credit to the teams on the ground who have delivered both of these projects to a very professional standard. 'Down Memory…

The Blue Diamond Group to Create “Down Memory Lane” Show Garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival The Blue Diamond Group, the UK’s second largest Garden Centre Group, is delighted to announce that it will be creating a Show Garden at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival (5th to 11th July), and in addition will have a display and selling area in the Festival of…

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…

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…