Business Details
Award-Winning Garden Centre in Preston with Plants, Homeware & Dining
Barton Grange, winner of the GCAs Destination Garden Centre of the Year 2025, has established itself as a premier destination for garden and home enthusiasts. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we offer an extensive range of premium plants, homeware, and dining experiences. Our team of experts provides tailored advice and support to help customers achieve their gardening goals. We pride ourselves on sourcing products from trusted local suppliers, ensuring freshness and sustainability. Our Five Year Hardy Plant Guarantee reflects our confidence in the quality of our horticultural offerings.The garden centre also features two award-winning dining venues serving locally sourced cuisine. As part of Blue Diamond Garden Centres, we combine industry expertise with a passion for horticulture. Our facilities include a farm shop, cook shop, and exclusive homeware collections. We actively promote environmental responsibility through initiatives like our plant pot recycling scheme. With convenient accessibility from major transport routes, we welcome visitors from across the region.
Services
Plants & Gardening
Homeware & Gifts
Farm Shop
Dining Services
Pet Care Products
Highlights and features
- We offer a Five Year Hardy Plant Guarantee on all hardy plants
- Our expert team provides tailored gardening advice and guidance
- We source products exclusively from trusted local Lancashire suppliers
- We feature two award-winning restaurants serving locally sourced cuisine
- We provide exclusive own-brand clothing collections from Blue Diamond
Associations and certifications
- Garden Centre Association
What people say
Excellent family day out
Wide variety of plants
Attentive staff
Beautiful garden centre
Several hours needed
Services
Plants & Gardening
We offer an extensive selection of premium quality plants with expert gardening advice. Our outdoor plant area features seasonal varieties year-round, supported by a dedicated team providing practical solutions and specialist tips. The Five Year Hardy Plant Guarantee ensures customer confidence in plant longevity. We stock both domestic and imported plants from disease-free sources, with comprehensive gardening resources including step-by-step guides and instructional videos. Our delivery service covers large items across the North West region.
Homeware & Gifts
Our curated collection features distinctive home accessories and gift items with seasonal updates. The department includes fragrances, soft furnishings, floristry, and decorative artworks. We offer exclusive own-brand collections including Cerulean by Blue Diamond womenswear. Gift cards and wrapping services are available for special occasions. The homeware team provides styling advice and inspiration through regular product demonstrations and seasonal displays.
Dining Services
Two premium dining venues serve freshly prepared meals using local ingredients. Willows Restaurant offers table service with breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea options. Riverside Cafe provides casual dining with extended evening hours during festive periods. Menus feature seasonal specialties and accommodate dietary requirements. Both venues participate in special events programming including Christmas dining experiences and themed late-night openings.
Farm Shop
Our award-winning farm shop showcases Lancashire's finest food producers alongside national artisan brands. The butchery department offers traditional cuts and prepared dishes from Honeywells Butchers. Cheese counters feature regional specialties and international classics. We stock frozen foods, bakery items, and pantry essentials with regular product rotations. The shop supports local agriculture through direct supplier partnerships across the North West region.
Pet Care Products
We provide comprehensive pet care solutions including premium food brands and specialist accessories. The department features dedicated sections for dog, cat, and small animal care with appropriate bedding and feeding equipment. Wildlife support products include bird feeders, nesting boxes, and insect habitats. Expert staff offer guidance on pet nutrition and garden wildlife conservation. The range includes seasonal products for different animal care requirements.
Questions
What are Barton Grange's opening hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5:30pm, and Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm. We're closed on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Where is Barton Grange located?
We're located on the A6 between Preston and Garstang at Garstang Road, Brock, Preston PR3 0BT, with easy access from the M6 motorway.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and Barton Grange gift cards across all departments, though specific payment options may vary by location within the centre.
Do you offer gift cards?
Yes, we offer Barton Grange gift cards in multiple designs that can be used across the garden centre, restaurants, and retail departments.
What is your plant guarantee policy?
We offer a Five Year Hardy Plant Guarantee on all hardy plants, reflecting our confidence in the quality of our horticultural stock.
Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
Our restaurants provide vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options across menus, with staff available to discuss specific dietary needs.
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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
- 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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Lovely store great food and very helpful staff. Although some things are overpriced there are some lovely things to buy for home and garden and I love the activities for children that take place from time to time.
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;
