Worcestershire garden centre dubbed one of the best in the UK

A WORCESTERSHIRE garden centre has been named one of the best in the UK.
Webbs Wychbold has won not one but two national accolades in the Garden Trade News (GTN) Christmas Awards for 2024.
It won gold in the Greatest Christmas Houseplant Team category for its decorative displays and also got the top award for its festive light trail in The Greatest Christmas Outdoor Event Team.
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Sarah Brooks, Head of Brand, said: 'We are incredibly proud of both our award-winning teams and truly grateful for this recognition.
"The Enchanted Gardens light trail returned for its fourth year in 2024, with a magical Wonderland theme.
PROUD: Staff from Webbs Wychbold with their award. (Image: Webbs Wychbold) "A year in the making, the event welcomed over 60,000 visitors – its popularity limited only by capacity.
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'The theme followed through into the most incredible Christmas retail displays in store, including our spectacular houseplant department, recognised in the awards."
Webbs Wychbold hosted an Alice in Wonderland theme light display.
The event, which has become a much-loved family tradition in the Christmas calendar, returned in 2024 for its fourth year.
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A spokesperson for Webbs added: "Christmas plans for 2025 are already well underway and we can't wait to share what's in-store.
"Stay tuned for the reveal of The Enchanted Gardens 2025 theme – coming soon on our social media!'
Garden Trade News - a garden retail trade publication - hosted the awards to celebrate the finest UK garden centres and their Christmas displays.
The awards ceremony took place on February 3.

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