Barton Grange Garden Centre in Preston has won the best garden centre in the UK title.

They were named the Destination Garden Centre of the Year at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) 2024 awards.

The team were awarded the title on 28 January at a ceremony in Reading.

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Guy Topping, managing director of Barton Grange, said: “What an achievement! It’s thanks to our team’s hard work, passion and dedication that we have received this incredible honour.

“Since the day we opened, we’ve been committed to delivering exceptional products and service to our customers. It’s wonderful to be rewarded for the enormous effort that goes into making Barton Grange such a success. I couldn’t be prouder!”

The award follows an intensive annual audit which records scores from more than 200 garden centres throughout the UK. 

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They judge based on quality standards, not only of products and departments, but also people and services.

The family-run centre was also named runner-up in the Plantaria (Ruxley Rose) prize for its outstanding outdoor plant area displays and the GIMA Award for Best Garden Products Retailer.

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