Local Roots, English Stone: The Bygone Times Garden Centre is Back in Bloom!
Spring has officially sprung at Bygone Times, and we are absolutely delighted to reveal that the beloved Bygone Times Garden Centre is back, bursting with vibrant colour and officially open for the season!
Although Bygone Times is perhaps more famous for its antiques, collectables, vintage, retro, and being one of Lancashire’s most cracking days out, our garden centre offers a little escape from the winding, creaky historic aisles.
Whether you’re looking to completely overhaul your garden, add a flash of colour or discover a timeless ornament to transform your outdoor space, Bygone Times’ sanctuary of green-fingered inspiration offers something for gardens, patios, balconies and beyond!
Here’s a little guide to what the Bygone Times Garden Centre has to offer, with some inspiration and ideas on-the-way to get your garden living its best life this year!
Homegrown Beauty: Plants Supplied by Lancastrian Nurseries
Home is where the heart is, and at Bygone Times, we believe the best gardens are grown close to home. Thanks to our fantastic local nursery partners, Bygone Times are offering some of the highest quality plants and flowers. Grown locally, our plants are already perfect acclimated to the Lancashire weather, meaning they’ll settle into local gardens happily and healthily!
Bedding Plants
Injecting an instant, vibrant colour into hanging baskets, window boxes and borders, the Bygone Times Garden Centre offers a variety of classic bedding plants, including Marigolds, Violas, Dianthus, Alyssums, ‘Big Daisies’, Lobelias and more!
Perennials & Shrubs
Coming back year-after-year, the Bygone Times Garden Centre offers structure-defining and beautiful investment pieces such as Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Hebes, Laurels and a variety of conifers.
Fresh Blooms
From classic favourites to unique varieties, the Bygone Times Garden Centre hanging baskets are filled with healthy blooms for the glorious Spring and Summer months.
English Craftsmanship – Quality Stoneware at Bargain Prices!
As Lancashire’s leading antiques centre, it’s fair to say our Garden Centre just wouldn’t feel right without some history and character. Alongside our beautiful blooms, Bygone Times offers a massive range of stoneware crafted in England.
The Bygone Times stoneware is built to last, weathering beautifully and elegantly over time, gaining character with every passing winter.
Our bargain prices on these timeless, premium pieces may come as a surprise to Lancastrians and tourists alike!
Classic Bird Baths
Creating a stunning focal accent or centrepiece, the Bygone Times Garden Centre offers a range of classic bird baths to attract local wildlife!
Ornate Planters and Troughs
Accommodating an array of shrubs and plants, our range of ornate planters and troughs offer a grand, traditional home, providing excellent moisture retention.
Quirky Garden Ornaments
Adding a touch of personality, traditional elegance and character to your yard, the Bygone Times offers a huge selection of quirky garden ornaments, from football crests to charming novelty niches.
Get Inspired: Creative Ways to Style Your Garden Centre Finds
If you’re looking for some inspiration for your outdoor space, Bygone Times can offer a couple of ways to style your purchases.
‘Aged To Perfection’
Bygone Times know a thing or two about curating a timeless masterpiece! If you acquire a piece of English Stoneware at Bygone Times, to achieve a coveted, centuries-old garden aesthetic, allow moss and lichens to naturally grow.
Vintage Re-Purposing
Don’t forget to check our aisles inside too to get inspired! From galvanised buckets, wooden crates and antique wheelbarrows, Bygone Times offer a range of unique planters to pair your fresh local Lancashire flowers with!
Visit the Bygone Times Garden Centre!
Our Instagram and TikTok channels do their thing, but you can beat visiting it yourself, smelling the fresh blooms and seeing the quality of our stoneware with your own eyes.
Don’t forget to visit over 500 stallholders, including suppliers of vintage, robust DIY products, gardening tools and accessories, such as the almighty Toolshack!
The Bygone Times Garden Centre is fully stocked and ready to make your growing season your best yet! Wander through our blooming pathways and charming space to discover a local bargain for your garden.