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:
17. Havant Garden Centre
It was a sunny morning for the opening, great weather for some shopping for the garden. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (150325-014) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
18. Havant Garden Centre
There a number of plant pots on sale at Havant Garden Centre. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (150325-013) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
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Outdoor and indoor plants can be found at Havant Garden Centre. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (150325-012) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
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Havant Garden Centre officially opened its doors on Saturday, March 15. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (150325-010) Photo: Chris Moorhouse