Are gardening centres open on August bank holiday? Opening times for popular nurseries
THE August bank holiday is a perfect time to do a spot of gardening.
After all, its a day where you can relax and do something you've been putting off for a while.
But are garden centres open on the bank holiday?
Here's everything you need to know.
Are garden centres open over the August bank holiday?
Those with green fingers will be wondering if they will be able to visit their local garden centre on August 26.
Independent garden centres set their own opening times, so their hours may differ on a bank holiday.
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Garden centres that are part of chains, on the other hand, have more consistent hours.
Dobbies Garden Centre
Dobbies Garden Centre has over 75 stores spread throughout the UK.
At Dobbies you can buy outdoor and indoor plants, as well as garden furniture to spruce up your property.
The chain opens its doors as normal on bank holidays.
Check online to see when your local store is open, but the majority of stores are open on this day from 9am until 6pm.
Squire's
Squire's has 16 locations across England, including Twickenham, Reigate and Crawley.
It's business as usual for this gardening centre on the bank holiday.
Squire's confirmed their opening time on Facebook.
It said: "We are open as normal on Bank Holiday Monday, from 9am-6pm, ready to help you with all your gardening needs!
"We hope you enjoy your weekend."
Clifton
Clifton Nurseries have locations in both London and Surrey.
Although Clifton has not confirmed whether it is open on August 26, it's usual opening times are 9am until 6pm.
They also have a cafe in each of their locations, where you can enjoy a cuppa as you shop.
Burford
Burford Garden Centre is based in Oxfordshire.
The garden centre is open seven days a week, all year round except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Easter Sunday.
The Centre confirmed that it is open on the bank holiday weekend.
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Posting on Facebook, it wrote: "We are open this bank holiday weekend!
"So why not come and visit us?"
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