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ADDRESS:
Derby Garden Centre,
Alfreton Road,
Little Eaton,
Derby,
Derbyshire DE21 5DB
 
OWNER:
Blue Diamond Group
 
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
01332 831666
 
WEBSITE:
Click here for the Derby Garden Centre website

EMAIL: manager@derbygardencentre.co.uk

Blue Diamond acquired the Derby Garden Centre in 2008 from Gardens of Excellence. In 2013 it was the 55th largest garden centre in the UK with an estimated turnover of £5.45 million up around £1 million on the previous year.

Entrance to Derby Garden Centre
Derby Garden Centre

This is another up market garden centre from the Blue Diamond group and the format is similar to other garden centres in the same chain. The layout inside and out is modern and unlike a traditional garden centre. It's more in line with a small department store although the goods sold tend to more gimmicky rather than utility.

Garden furniture sales link picture

The plants area has an extensive covered area and the plants are all in good condition however they are all bought in from other growers. The main emphasis is on the inside area which sells an extensive choice of garden furniture, gifts, books, clothes, gardening accessories and a whole pile more. Prices are undoubtedly on the high side for what is being sold. Most items can be bought significantly cheaper in nearby garden centres and stores.

The most popular concession at this garden centre is probably the Brown and Green food hall. The choice of meats, cheeses, fresh breads, vegetables and lots of deli items is extensive. Expensive again, but it all does look and taste very good.

THE CLOCKTOWER CAFE


A rather sterile environment, clean, tidy and modern though, is our first impression of this cafe. Expensive is the word that stands out for this cafe given the food and service they offer. The food quality is slightly above average but appearance above taste seems the major consideration.

They serve breakfasts, lunches (main meals, salads, snack meal), a variety of cakes teas, coffees and snacks.

Other garden centres nearby include Lanes Garden Centre with a farm for young children to explore, Collyer's Nurseries which is family run and Swakestone Nursery.

OPENING HOURS: DERBY GARDEN CENTRE, LITTLE EATON

  Open Close
Monday 9.00am 6.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am 6.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am 6.00pm
Thursday 9.00am 6.00pm
Friday 9.00am 6.00pm
Saturday 9.00am 6.00pm
Sunday 10.30am 4.30pm

EASTER OPENING TIMES

Good Friday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
Easter Saturday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
Easter Sunday - CLOSED
Easter Monday - 9.00am to 6.00pm

CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES

Christmas Eve - 9.00am to 4.00pm
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day - 10.00am to 5.00pm
New Year's Eve - 9.00am to 4.00pm
New Year's Day - 11.00am to 5.00pm

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY OPENING TIMES

Includes May and August Bank Holiday:
Open 9.00am, closes 6.00pm


REVIEWS LEFT BY OUR READERS


AVERAGE USER RATING 5 star user rating 2 REVIEWS LEFT SO FAR

n/a 14 August 2014 Comment From: Marian
I go regularly to the derby garden centre and although they welcome dogs there is no where to sit for a coffee or meal inside. Given that food hygiene rules only apply in food preparation areas would it not be possible to dedicate a couple of tables in a corner for this purpose?

GOOD SUGGESTION! I hope they read this and take note. Other dog friendly garden centres have exactly the facility you refer to. It makes sense.

5 star user rating 6 March 2014 Comment From: Darren
Visited the pet centre with my daughter for a budgie. Very helpful people and told us lots about how to look after them. Thanks.


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