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Book tickets online now for our very special Children's Pizza Making Workshop happening at Longacres Bagshot on Thursday 29th August 2019!

For all you early birds out there, we have a fantastic offer running on the August Bank Holiday Monday 2019; you can save a massive 10% off* in store at our Bagshot, Bybrook Barn and Shepperton branches!

The mini heatwave we’ve had has been fantastic for the family to make the most of the garden – perfect for barbecues, paddling pools and using garden furniture whilst we can. Bedding plants are peaking right now, and some may be running out of steam, but there’s plenty to plan for and maintain to extend the flowering season as long as possible.

Your little ones have a chance to win their very own Interpet Kids Glow Aquarium here at Longacres Bybrook Barn! To enter, simply pick up a competition leaflet in store (or download and print your own at home), draw a picture of a fish in the tank and return it to the aquatic department at Bybrook Barn!

Get ready for a summer of fun here at Longacres Bybrook Barn Garden Centre! This year we have a huge free sand pit in store, along with 3 fun bookable new activities!

Get ready for a summer of fun here at Longacres Bagshot Garden Centre! Our huge outdoor sandpit is back, along with 4 fun new activities! find out more on our blog.

As the end of another school year approaches, we are offering you the chance to win all the hard working staff at your child's school £100 worth of stunning orchids and a Bramble Foods bundle worth £50! Find out how on our blog.

What a different early summer we’ve had compared to last year – but now July has arrived let’s hope we get more settled sunshine and warmth so we can enjoy the beauty of our gardens.

Join us at our Bagshot store for our container arrangement for budding little florists! This is a special event for children running throughout the Summer holidays. They will get the chance to decorate their jam jar and use a selection of flowers chosen by our florists to make their own arrangement to take home. This event will be approximately 1 hour and parental supervision is required at all times.

Join us at our Bybrook Barn store at one of our floristry events to make a yourself a stunning Floral Arrangement. You will be guided through making your design with helpful hints and ideas.

We would really appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete this quick survey; your feedback is invaluable to us! Find out more details on our blog.

Geranium (Pelargonium) aka “tender geraniums” (as opposed to perennial geraniums which are fully frost hardy) are the most popular bedding plants which give a Mediterranean look to any garden.