Discover Festive Gems Galore…
There’s nowhere more magical for Christmas sparkle, shopping and fun than Barton Grange Garden Centre, celebrating 60 dazzling years of creativity and entertainment this very special season. Kate Bowyer discovers an unforgettable festive diamond jubilee of extra-special displays, experiences and treats, including late-night opening and unique children’s events. Photography: Kirsten Platt
Famous for its sumptuous themes, discover stylish tree decorations, lights, furnishings, seasonal floristry, Christmas figures, ribbons, décor, delectable treats and gifts in eight enticing and inspiring panoramas.
Step into a fairy forest of lush nature tones and sparkling magic, let it snow in a cool, winter wonderland of crisp icicle whites and dazzling snowflake blues, or glow with grown-up glamour in luxurious tones of gold, champagne, silver and bronze.
Fancy something a bit different? Try the fluffy candyfloss pinks and glossy pistachio greens, reach for the stars amidst Strictly-inspired show-stopping glitter and tinsel, and conjure up all the fun of the fair in Christmas Carousel and Santa Sleigh Ride with lights, music and bow-bedecked presents.
Easing every step of your Christmas journey, direct from Santa’s workshop, comes the best in Christmas dining and decoration, from beautifully crafted Lemax villages to state-of-the-art app controlled fibre optic lights. Let Barton Grange’s elves pack a luxury Christmas hamper with a selection of delicious cakes, hand-made chocolates, wines, fine coffees and teas, preserves and chutneys; the perfect, personal gift.
Families can join Santa’s helpers for a very merry family breakfast, lunch, tea or fish supper at The Ocean Restaurant from 14th November to Christmas Eve. Events here include entertainment, a chance to meet Santa and receive a special gift, and mouthwatering food and drink from Barton Grange’s award-winning kitchens.
Step into a children’s dream of Christmas in The Flower Bowl, with two exclusive interactive adventures. From 14th November until Christmas Eve, hop aboard the Magical VR Sleigh Ride for an exhilarating Lapland flight, and from 25th November, explore Santa’s Christmas Journey, a unique interactive adventure of fun festive challenges from The Elf Who Stole Christmas!
With late-night opening until 8pm from 14th November until 16th December, there’s no need to miss anything out! Relax strolling through the fairytale inspired ‘Walk of Lights’, find locally-sourced treats in The Farm Shop, and discover delicious festive fare in The Riverside Café and Willows Restaurant. Just one thing left, and luckily, you’re in the right place – with a huge range from sustainably-grown to sparkling colour changing designs: your perfect Christmas tree!
Barton Grange Garden Centre
Garstang Road, Brock PR3 0RB
bartongrange.co.uk
