The disappointment of Dobbies closing in Havant was short lived with the announcement that Havant Garden Centre, run by British Garden Centres, would be taking its place and keeping staff on. The new garden centre opened its doors on Saturday, March 15 with Havant MP Alan Mak cutting the ribbon.
Changes have been made since the old garden centre closed including a new-look restaurant, while popular features such as the soft play are and Harbour Vets have been kept. Havant Garden Centre is pet friendly and sells a range of plants, garden furniture, barbecues, gardening essentials, tools and machinery and landscaping.
There are a number of opening offers available to customers including Erin Compost 3 for £10 and Tomorite for £3. Gardening enthusiasts queued outside, eager to peruse the goods on offer.
The News was able to have a look around before the store opened.
Here are 30 pictures of the new Havant Garden Centre:
13. Havant Garden Centre
Havant Garden Centre officially opened its doors on Saturday, March 15. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (150325-017) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
14. Havant Garden Centre
The News had a look round just before the garden centre opened to see what was on offer. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (150325--016) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
15. Havant Garden Centre
Havant Garden Centre officially opened its doors on Saturday, March 15. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (150325-015) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
16. Ribbon cutting ceremony
Alan Mak MP cuts the ribbon to the cheers of staff and queueing customers. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (150325-031) Photo: Chris Moorhouse