WELCOME.
Hello & Welcome to Conkers!
Please note, dogs are no longer allowed in store or in the tea room (except for assistance dogs). Sadly there were too many incidents of dogs messing or misbehaving, apologies for any inconvenience caused.
See below for our normal opening hours, or follow the ‘About Us’ link above for further information regarding Conkers Garden Centre, HTA Gift Cards and The Riverbank Tea Room.
Opening hours
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Monday09:00 - 17:30
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Tuesday09:00 - 17:30
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Wednesday09:00 - 17:30
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Thursday09:00 - 17:30
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Friday09:00 - 17:30
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Saturday09:00 - 17:30
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Sunday10:00 - 16:00
Wildlife
It's vital that you clean bird tables, feeders and baths before refilling them for winter. Use hot, soapy water and a stiff brush, and wear goggles and rubber gloves. Rinse well with clean water before drying. An insect house is a great way to attract beneficial insects to your garden. Most 'bug boxes' contain hollow stems in which insects such as bees, lacewings and ladybirds will be happy to hibernate. Install in a sheltered location that is exposed to the morning sun.
Sometimes in veg-growing, as in life, the golden oldies are the best.
Older 'heritage' veg varieties aren't often found in the shops, as they aren't uniformly shaped, sometimes don't store or travel well, and are difficult to harvest mechanically. That means the only way to enjoy their su…
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