If you were ever short of Christmas inspiration there is a garden centre in Cheshire that is absolutely killing it. Bents Home and Garden are well known for going that extra mile when it comes to Christmas. With Santa’s arrival around the beginning of November officially opening the festive period, people come from far and wide to marvel at the beautiful Christmas displays throughout November and December.
On Friday night we decided to go and have a little look and much to my surprise it wasn’t overly busy. I think it’s getting to the point now where people have done the majority of decoration buying. But this is more than your average garden centre selling trees and decorations. It almost an experience and I thought it would be lovely to share this with you through photos below.
Upon entry you are greeted with the big man himself – a delight for children.
Outside this house it’s snowed and the children are having fun in this winter scene. I love the topsy turvy snowman!
Unicorns have been all the rage this year and this little whimsical scene gives a nod to all things make believe and magical.
Check out the VW camper van parked up in this rustic log cabin scene (note the reg plate… great the attention to detail!)
A beautiful simplistic Christmassy living room… great of you don’t have kids, ha ha!
Dining in style here with a classic red and gold theme. I love the wreath hanging over the stags head.
Obviously the whole point of these scenes is to inspire you. I think pretty much everything you see is available to purchase – the decorations, dinnerware and soft furnishings.
Moving on to the Christmas trees now and I all I can say is WOW. Several colour themed trees are on display in the store, alongside them of course are the decorations beautifully displayed for purchase.
First up is ‘rural retreat’ and I absolutely adore this one! Not your average festive tree but still a head turner. Look at the birds perched on the branches at the top!
This one called ‘so magical’ takes on just that theme with unicorns, rabbits, fairies and pink and white colours.
‘Snow much fun’ would be one your children love! It had skating reindeer and plenty of snowmen hiding amongst its branches.
For a more extravagant tree theme this ‘festive fusion’ would add colour to your living room and is definitely a head turner.
These were just my favourite four trees there were indeed quite a few more to marvel at.
Worth a mention too are the miniature model villages and moving trains. They are also available to buy, although I think you would need lots of room to make a scene like this at home!
The traditional fairgrounds are so cute! I could stand and watch the moving rides for ages. They were always a favourite of my sons when he was younger.
We spent over two hours wandering round and also had something to eat. I purchased the most amazing thing though… scentsicles! For those of you who have a fake tree for ease and less mess but adore the smell of a real tree these are what you need…
You hide the little scented sticks in the branches of your Christmas tree and your home will be filled with lovely waft of a real one!
Are you all set for Christmas now? I think I’m just about there. I’m getting really excited… seven sleeps eek! Wishing you a Happy Holidays everyone!
Rachael x