Eleven weeks later, the Garden Centre was officially opened by HRH Princess Anne. And, as an independent, family run business, we're totally committed to the old-fashioned ideas of friendly customer service and good, solid advice. The Garden Centre is part of the Barton Grange Group, owned and run by the Topping family from Barton near Preston. The group of companies dates back to 1945 when Mr and Mrs Edward Topping bought a small manor house on the A6 at Barton with plans to turn it into a hotel.
Over 65 years later, the Group now includes not only the planned hotel, but the award-winning Barton Grange Garden Centre, a successful landscaping business, three large plant nurseries, a marina on the Lancaster Canal and more recently, The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre which is a leisure complex offering premium entertainment, dining and leisure facilities.
Over 65 years later, the Group now includes not only the planned hotel, but the award-winning Barton Grange Garden Centre, a successful landscaping business, three large plant nurseries, a marina on the Lancaster Canal and more recently, The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre which is a leisure complex offering premium entertainment, dining and leisure facilities.
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In our fabulous outdoor plant area, you'll find thousands of hardy garden plants - trees, shrubs, climbers and perennials - displayed with style and imagination. There are herbs, alpines, hedging plants, plants to attract wildlife, plants for sunny spots, shady areas and coastal sites. What's more, the whole area has a roof which closes when it rains, so you can shop for plants whatever the weather.
Whatever the time of year, you can guarantee that our greenhouse will be full of colour. Here we keep our seasonal plants, for filling baskets and containers and brightening up borders, whatever the season. With pansies, violas and cyclamen, bulbs 'in the green' and masses of summer bedding, there is always something bright and beautiful to add to your garden.
Shop gas, charcoal, pellet and portable barbecues in our furniture and leisure department, ready for a sizzling summer out in the garden! Whether you're cooking up a weekend feast for family and friends, or simply enjoying dining al fresco every evening, you'll find the ultimate barbecue for all your needs right here!
Reviews (3)
Paul B.
Nov 14, 2020
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TL;DR - Fantastic, top of the line garden centre.
We love a garden centre, and Barton Grange combines lots of the best bits:
- It's big, so there's plenty to look at and choose from.
- It's got great catering options, with both a self service cafe and table service restaurant.
- It's got plenty of car parking.
- It's got a fantastic farm shop attached.
- The prices are really reasonable.
There are a few other things which really set the place apart though. I love the fact that the cafe is next to a river, so you can sit and watch the water run past over cake and coffee
We love a garden centre, and Barton Grange combines lots of the best bits:
- It's big, so there's plenty to look at and choose from.
- It's got great catering options, with both a self service cafe and table service restaurant.
- It's got plenty of car parking.
- It's got a fantastic farm shop attached.
- The prices are really reasonable.
There are a few other things which really set the place apart though. I love the fact that the cafe is next to a river, so you can sit and watch the water run past over cake and coffee
Qype User KateCh
Mar 03, 2012
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Jacqueline B.
Mar 14, 2011
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Very large and very posh garden centre with an appropriate price tag. Vast range of products including a large cook shop with everything from Denby to Jamie Oliver. Huge selection of plants both indoor and outdoor and all the associated sundries large and small. One nice touch they have is an information department in the midst of all the plants, handy for less expert gardeners and far easier than trudging around with a plant in hand trying to find a member of staff in such a large establishment. Gifts, garden furniture, lighting, barbecues etc. etc. There's a choice of two places to eat;
