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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...

The Blue Diamond Group is pleased to announce that we are building 2 brand new garden centres in 2021. The developments will be at Scotch Corner, a junction of the A1(M) and A66 trunk roads near Richmond in North Yorkshire and also at Elveden on the Elveden Estate in Thetford, Norfolk. The development at Scotch Corner would be built next to the Scotch Corner Designer Village, which is due to open…

In line with the announcement made yesterday by The States of Guernsey, Le Friquet is now closed until further notice. Our pet department will remain open with free home delivery! You can email your order using the link below or call the centre directly on 01481 259 220 between 9am and 4pm. https://contact.bluediamond.gg/?link=order We have temporarily disabled our shop online services for…

Dreaming of summer... Nothing heralds the start of summer quite like the Queen of Perennials - Peonies… Large, blousy blooms often scented, make the perfect feature in any garden. Familiar as a cut flower, Peonies simply require a sunny spot that has free-draining, moist soil, it’s a simple as that! Plant Summer Flowering bulbs now with just 5 minutes of effort, for 5 months of colour…