Open today from 09:00 until 17:30

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

  • Monday
    09:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday
    09:00 - 17:30
  • Friday
    09:00 - 17:30
  • Saturday
    09:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday
    10:00 - 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.

Winter vegetables

When you're happily beavering away in the veg garden over summer in Basingstoke, it can seem like the long days of abundant flowers and fruit will never end. But one day, inevitably, you cut the last pumpkin and pull up the bean plants and it is, undeniably, winter.

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