Orchid festival Saturday February 11th!
02 February 2012
We are looking forward to welcoming Burnham Nurseries again this year for our annual Orchid festival. Expert gowers of Orchids of many varieties, including many exotic and less well known species they will be able to offer advice and assist you in selecting from the fantastic array of plants that will be available for sale. Come along to the centre on Saturday the 11th of February from 10 a.m. when they will be setting up their display in the houseplant department, with demonstrations during the day. There is no better opportunity to learn about and buy from acknowledged experts in their field so we look forward to seeing you on the day.
Winter sale continues with hundreds of bargains at HALF PRICE!
08 January 2012
All our remaining Christmas decorations,trees and lights are reduced to half price but come along soon as we are selling out quickly.The winter sale is our opportunity to clear some stock in readiness for the spring ranges that will start to arrive in January and February; with discounts up to 70% off there is no better time to visit the centre and take advantage of some fantastic bargains.
All Christmas stock now 25 percent off!
21 December 2011
In addition to all the fantastic gift ranges available in store for those last minute presents, we are pleased to offer a 25% discount on all Christmas items. We are selling out really quickly so come on in to grab a real bargain while stocks last.
Local choirs performing for us at Christmas!
10 December 2011
We are delighted to be welcoming a number of local choirs to the centre each of whom will perform for the enjoyment of our customers and in many cases to raise funds for their chosen charity.
The performances are as follows
December 10th
Nottingham High School for Girls 2.30
December 11th
Acapella 2.00
December 13th
The Nottingham Academy 12.30
December 16th
Mapperley Plains Primary school 10.30
The Carlton Operatic choir 1.00
Please note all timings are approximate
He's making a list, he's checking it twice!
04 December 2011
Santa is here at Brookfields every weekend now until Christmas and Monday to Wednesday in the week running up to the big day making all his plans for the boys and girls he is waiting to visit. So to make sure your own preperations run as smoothly as Father Christmas, come along to Brookfields where we have the widest selection on the area of fantastic Gifts, cards, books and wonderful Christmas decorations. Many ranges are exclusive to Brookfields in this area so you will find many ranges you simply will not see elsewhere, a real help if you are after something a little different from the High Street.
Our real Christmas trees are hand selected by our Plant area Manager; he likes to make sure the quality of every tree matches the high standards we always set ourselves. We have a wide selection of sizes and potted trees even trees 4 metres high so if you have a large space you want to fill with Christmas spirit Brookfields is the place to pick that perfect tree.
We are pleased of offer the National HTA garden gift vouchers plus our own Brookfields gift vouchers- an ideal gift for any keen gardener.
Free parking, a welcoming coffee shop and relaxed atmosphere are just 3 reasons to do your Christmas shopping at Brookfields- come along and find many more!
Christmas shopping open evening this week
29 November 2011
Brookfields are pleased to invite you to a fun evening of Christmas preparations and activities.
We are offering you the opportunity to shop from our extensive Gift and Christmas departments; late night shopping without the crowds, with free parking and in a relaxed friendly environment. We also have the following activities
· Cup Cake workshop- how to make professional looking cup cakes
· Food tastings and sampling
· Floral demonstrations by our resident experts featuring ideas for
Table displays
Wreaths and Garlands
· Winter container and basket planting ideas
· Fashion and accessories models and displays
· Gift wrapping service
· Gift Hampers made to order
· Raffle with many prizes worth hundreds of pounds; all proceeds donated to ‘When you wish upon a Star’.( Tickets will be on sale from 24th November)
As a thank you for your visit you will receive a £5 Brookfields voucher with any purchase over £50.
We look forward to seeing you on the night.
Real Christmas trees now in stock!
28 November 2011
Our deliveries of real Christmas trees have started to arrive and our under cover displays are set up ready for you to select that perfect tree. We have 2 main varieties in stock, the popular Nordmann fir and traditional Norway Spruce, both available in different sizes up to 4 metres. Potted trees are also available- a great option to make sure your tree is green, fresh and at it's best well in to next year.
With a selection of beautiful decorated wreaths, bunches of holly and the all important mistletoe we have everything you need to make your home really festive over the holiday season.
Visit Santa in his magical ice cave!
27 November 2011
Santa is at Brookfields every weekend now from 10.30 to 3.30 then every day from the 19th to the 22nd of December.
His grotto this year couldn't be more spendid, a spectacular ice cave complete with icicles and thick frosted snow. It may look chilly but Santa sits in his cozy cave ready to greet all his visitors young and old, he likes to offer a little treat and then invites every child to write their wish on a tag and hang it on the Wish tree. The £1 entry fee is donated in full to 'When you Wish Upon a Star' so you know that your little one's special time with Santa will help give more special times for children whose wishes should come true.
Our Christmas departments are just fabulous this year, with the theme 'Global Greetings from Brookfields' featuring seven wonderful displays highlighting colours and designs evocative of the countries concerned. Come along and see how many of them you can see for yourself!
Father Christmas arrives and brings the snow with him!
22 November 2011
Father Christmas arrived in grand style with his Toymaker Elf companion on Saturday the 19th November in his gleaming white carriage drawn by 2 gorgeous grey horses. Passing the snowscape that is giving Brookfields a magical icy feel he was met by the big crowds,festive music played by the Carlton Brass training band and to flurries of soft white snow. Upon meeting with his other elf helpers he opened his amazing grotto to visitors. Everyone was thrilled to see him and marvelled at the spectacular ice cave where he will see all his visitors again this year. The ice cave has to be seen to really appreciate how wonderful it is so we look forward to welcoming you very soon.
Santa arrives on Saturday 19th November!
16 November 2011
Our favourite visitor, Father Christmas arrives at Brookfields on Saturday 19th November at 12.00 and in grand style!
His spectacular ice cave grotto is ready and waiting for him to open for visitors when he arrives, greeted by festive music played by the Carlton Brass training band and with one of the toymaker elves as companion.
We only charge £1 for every child to visit Santa all of which is donated to charity, this year to 'When you Wish Upon a Star'. They will have a cozy chat with Santa, receive a small treat and then have the chance to hang their wish on the Wish Tree. You may even find a surprise when you arrive at the centre- we know there is a cold snap coming!
It will be a magical day and a very busy one so we suggest that you arrive early to make sure you can park.
We look forward to seeing you on the big day!
Christmas Lights and Tree shops now open!
04 November 2011
We are still working hard making sure our Christmas displays are the best they can be and are pleased to say that our magical lighting and artificial tree departments are now in place and looking fantastic. We are now stockists of the wonderful Lemax animated range, complete with many of the finishing touch accessory pieces that will make the most of your display.
Our German market inspired lighting room showcases our extensive range of indoor and outdoor lighting, illuminated figures and displays plus our widest range of splendid artificial trees.
Keep checking back on this page to keep up with our progress and don't forget Santa is arriving on Saturday November 19th at 12.00
Father Christmas arrives on the 19th November!
01 November 2011
If you visit the centre at the moment you will see that we are busy getting ready for Christmas. Our displays this year are going to be the best we have ever done with all the decoarations individually selected to offer you a unique choice. The grotto is always at the very heart of Christmas and this year will be a spectacle you really don't want to miss. So, make a note in your diary for Santa's arrival on Saturday 19th November when he will be arriving in grand style at 12 o' clock to open his grotto and welcome his young visitors. Santa will then be at Brookfields every weekend up to Christmas between 10.30 am and 3.30 pm.
Taking care of your pets!
16 October 2011
In readiness for the opening of our new pet department next year we now have in stock a range of pet accessories and care. The range is growing every week within our Aquatics department and we are making sure we look out for the best brands and most interesting ranges. Pet care, accessories, feed and sundries are arriving daily so make sure you check us out when looking for products to care care of those important members of the family- the pets!
1966 Post office display!
07 October 2011
As we begin the setting up of our spectacular displays for Christmas we now have an extensive range of Christmas card packs in store to suit many styles and every budget. We always like to make the extra effort when presenting our ranges to our customers so we really hope you will enjoy looking at our vintage Post Office display full of authtic memorabilia from the mid 1960s. See if you can spot a souvenir from one of the nation's finest hours!
The website will be regularly updated as we approach the festive season so check back often to keep up with the latest in store activity. Just a tip though, Santa will be arriving on Saturday 19th November and as you have come to expect, in grand style!
Final Clearance LAST WEEK!
07 September 2011
This week is the last of our final summer clearance with so many bargains at reductions of at least 50% off. Next week we will be preparing our departments for the seasonal changes, yes including Christmas and with so much fantastic new stock coming in we just have to make some room. So this is your last chance to grab a genuine bargain and maybe even find some great value early Christmas presents!
Exceptional offers- new lines added!
10 August 2011
As our Summer sale continues we have added a number of extra offers including the superb Hunter Barbecue which was £350 now £250 PLUS a free cover and regulator. Stocks are limited so grab a very special bargain while you can!
Summer Sale now on!!
17 July 2011
Brookfields Summer sale has begun this week starting from Friday 15th July.
We have some truly fantastic offers in store with many bargains across all departments, up to half price and in some cases even more.
Stocks are limited on a numer of the unbeatable offers on Garden furniture and Barbecues in particular so regardless of the weather this really is the best time to grab a bargain- after all, the sun has to shine at some point!
Check back on the news page regularly as we will keep you updated on the best deals in store.
Now up to HALF PRICE Deals of the week- one week only!
28 June 2011
Many of the offers last week sold out so make sure you make the most of these fantastic deals.
Raised beds were £29.99 now £14.99
Wolf Tools starter set £24.99 to £19.99
Flowering potted Geraniums only £3.49 3 for the price of 2
Regency round gazebo was £300 now £250
Taunton 2 burner barbecue was £250 now £225
Selected mugs Half price were £2.99 now £1.49
Rustic oak 6 seat dining set was £899 now £799
And don't forget that free tea or filter coffee with the cake specials!
These offers are limited and will close on Sunday 3rd July
Get them while you can-Deals of the week- all end on Sunday 26th June!
20 June 2011
Our strongest week so far with some amazing offers, including
Glazed Terracotta pots Buy one get one free
Selected Summer bedding plants Buy one get one free
10 Pack of Flare lights Half Price were £29.99 now £14.99
Free cover with ALL Weber barbecues
Selected greetings cards 3 for the price of 2
FREE Tea or filter coffee with daily special cakes and Gateaux
These offers will all close on Sunday evening so make sure you grab them while you still can!
This week's Deals of the Week!
14 June 2011
We are changing our Deals of the week EVERY week so check this page regularly to see what we have on offer; or come and see us in store.
A few of this week's Deals include
Hunter Barbecue usually £350 now £295 PLUS free cover and regulator
Selected Mugs £2.99 each or 2 for £3.99
Impatiens Hanging baskets Buy one get one free
Bulldog shovel usually £19.99 deal price £14.99 PLUS free triple pack of Gardening Gloves worth £4.99
Kalanchoes Buy one get one free
Don't miss out!
08 June 2011
When you visit the Garden centre don't miss out on our Deals of the week. Available in many departments around the centre you will find some terrific promotions that will be sure to offer you terrific savings. Please look out for the signs around the store where the weekly offers will be displayed.
This week's deals include.
Solar Coach lights twin pack £24.99 Buy one get one free
Roll up Roll up, Turf now in stock!
06 May 2011
Now is the time of year to establish a new lawn with fresh Turf. From brand leader Rolawn we have deliveries coming in weekly so we can be sure we sell it to you in prime condition to give your lawn the best start.
We also have the most comprenensive selection of the most effective lawn treatments from feed to multi purpose and numerous grass seed types; most importantly we have experts on site who will make sure get exactly the right product for the job. Do come in to Brookfields and talk to the team who can deal with all your queries.
So whether you are starting from scratch or wanting to freshen up an existing Lawn we can help you have a lawn to be proud of!
The Bunny went that way!
11 April 2011
Our opening hours for Easter are as follows
Good Friday 9.00 to 5.30
Easter Saturday 9.00 to 5.30
Easter Sunday Closed all day
Easter Monday 9.00 to 5.30
On Saturday 23rd April we will be pleased to welcome the Easter Bunny to Brookfields. Join in the Easter egg hunt and if you find all the clues just find the Bunny who will hand you your treat. Entry forms will be available on the day at Customer services where we also invite you to help us choose a name for our resident chickens- a prize will go to the winning name.
Look forward to seeing you!
Snake rattle and roll...?
19 March 2011
We have had some exciting new arrivals at Brookfields this week. Our team in the Aquatics department have introduced some reptiles to broaden the fascinating species they tend and offer for sale.
The new arrivals include Leopard and Crested Geckos, Horned and White tree frogs, Bearded Dragons and Carolina corn snakes. They really are fabulous creatures and worth a visit to the new reptile area in Aquatics.
If you are looking to have a reptile as a pet our team will advise and consult with you to make sure the animal is right for you and that you are a suitable owner for it! We stock frozen reptile food and have a stock of live food available to make sure your new pet has the correct diet.
We will be looking to increase the amount of reptiles in the coming months- so keep a look out for all the latest arrivals.
Free Vegetables....!
22 February 2011
There is no better way to provide fresh fruit and vegetables for your kitchen than growing them yourself. As the soil warms up and keen gardeners prepare themselves for the busy months ahead we are setting up the best presentations of Grow your own merchandise in the area. All the plants, seeds and tools you could possibly want are available and whether you are an experienced grower with a big plot or just want to grow some herbs in a pot we will be able to help you choose all you need. By the time March arrives we will be completely set up, even with a greenhouse in our undercover plant area, looking our best in our interior and exterior garden departments so come and have a look-our displays really will inspire you to have a go!
Let's face it, once you have set your planting areas up you will have a regular supply of those free vegetables!
Winter Sale is on!
01 January 2011
Our winter sale began on 27th of December and will be on until the middle of January. There are some fantastic offers with many items at half price across all departments. There are collections of furniture, both indoor and outdoor at unbeatable prices but in limited supply so don't miss out on a genuine bargain.
Clearance offers are put in place to make way for new exciting ranges so do come into the centre regularly as we look forward to Spring. There will be many wonderful new products and as always our superb seasonal plants- selected by our horticultural experts to offer you the best selection at superior quality and competitive prices.
Happy New Year!
01 January 2011
We would like to wish all our customers and suppliers a very Happy and prosperous New Year. We have many exciting plans for the Garden centre in 2011 and look forward to updating you as plans materialise. Do check the News and Events page regularly we we will keep you informed of developments, offers and general news.
Here's to a terrific 2011 and the start of a new decade.
Santa still with us!
21 December 2010
We are pleased to say that Santa will be in residence in his Grotto on the following days
Wednesday 22nd December from 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m
Thursday 23rd December from 11 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Then he will be going back to get ready for his long journey on Christmas eve and we will say goodbye until next year!
Songs for Christmas!
10 December 2010
We are pleased to welcome the following choirs who will be performing on the dates as shown.
Acapella Saturday 18th December 2.00-3.00 pm
Mapperley Plains Primary school Tuesday 21st December 10.00am -11.00 am
Santa arrives at his cosy Grotto!
25 November 2010
Santa arrived at Brookfields on Saturday 20th to our winter spectacle where snow had fallen just for us! He is now established in his Grotto and will be with us on the following dates;
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th November 11am-3.30pm
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th December 11am-3.30pm
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th December 11am-3.30pm
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th December 11am-3.30pm
Then 20th,21st,22nd December 11am-3pm
The Grotto is £1 per child with all proceeds donated to Rainbows charity for children and young people.
Real Christmas Trees now in store!
25 November 2010
From the week beginning 23rd of November we will begin to have on sale the bulk of our cut Christmas trees.
To make sure choosing your Christmas tree is a pleasurable part of your preparations we have made a wonderful winter scene in our plant area. At the weekends we have a warming log fire and are pleased to offer you freshly roasted chestnuts and other refreshments; there will even be some freshly made Mulled wine available!
In recent years the Nordmann fir has dominated the UK tree market, popular because of its strong needle holding qualities and full rounded shape with few gaps between branches. The old fashioned spruce has become less and less popular due to its heavy needle drop, sharp needles and generally less attractive shape. Therefore we will only be stocking Nordmann fir from our Regular Irish grower as this is a reliable quality tree that people come back for year after year.
The sizes range from 125-250cm and are priced from £29.99-£59.99.We provide a welcoming covered shopping environment with plenty of staff to help you choose your tree and take it to the car for you. Also this year if you return your Christmas tree to us in January, we will chip it and donate mulch to charity and you will receive a voucher for a free filter coffee/tea during January and February.
From Friday the 26th of November we will be having a one of delivery of giant Nordmann fir ranging in height from 250-400cm.These massive specimens would be ideal to make an impact outside commercial premises, schools or Large homes. We are only ordering ten large trees so please buy early, prices range from £110-£190.
Alongside our trees we will of course supply a range of tree stands in a variety of sizes and colours. We also have a selection of handmade fir and holly wreaths as well as mistletoe to decorate front doors and around the home.
For gardeners we have various plant gifts including winter flowering baskets, herb planters, decorated bay and olive trees and holly bushes in various shapes with red berries showing.
We look forward to seeing you.
The Big Day, Santa arrives
17 November 2010
Well we are all ready to go and really excited to welcome Santa to Brookfields this Saturday 20th. He is arriving at 12 p.m. in a flurry of falling snow travelling in a carriage with 2 beautiful horses, accompanied by our very own Swan Princess from one of our Christmas themes. His journey will take him past Brookfields to the Coppice road roundabout then back to our main entrance (which will be a spectacular winter scene by the way).
The programme for the day is as follows
11.55 p.m. Carlton brass Training band will begin to play
12.00 p.m. Santa arrives and is escorted to his grotto
12.30 p.m. The Grotto will open to receive Santa's first visitors.
1.00 pm approx Carlton Brass will play their second session
2.00-3.30 pm The Bluecoat singers will perform with a short break in between
4.00 p.m. Santa will close the Grotto until the next day
The charge for the Grotto is £1, all of which is donated to Rainbows, the East Midlands Hospice for children and young people. Your children will spend some time chatting with Santa, then he will say goodbye offering them a candy cane treat. They will also receive a wish tag upon which they can write what they would like most for Christmas then hang it on the Wish tree sitting by the Grotto. We do not cover our costs with our Grotto- every penny taken goes straight to Rainbows- it really does make a huge difference.
Carlton Brass will be very pleased to receive donations towards their training band fund and the Bluecoat singers are raising funds for Framework- we are grateful for your support.
Rainbows will also be on site selling their own Charity Christmas cards.
The
other events we have include Caricature portraits created by Pete
Dredge, cartoonist for The Guardian and Private Eye to name but 2- a
fabulous gift idea and memento of the day. We have a skilled face
painter, food tastings and a staff fancy dress competition- the team
have worked really hard on their costumes so place your vote for the
best costume at Customer Services.
We look forward to welcoming you to the store and sharing a fun filled day with you.
Santa will be in residence every weekend up to 18th/19th December then from 20th to 23rd December- we have to give him time to get ready for his travels!
Let it snow!
01 November 2010
Remember last year when we had the best toboganning weather for years and there were no sledges to be found? Well to help make sure you are ready to make the most of the fun of a meaningful snowfall we have bought in sledges early; they are in stock NOW! With a number of different styles, priced from only £6.99 it's worth buying one while they are available- we have been forecasted another cold winter and they will sell out quickly. With the fun being dealt with it is also important to have the right tools for the job to keep your path and driveways clear of snow; we have again bought stock of quality snow shovels in early so buy them soon as demand is likely to outstrip supply!
Autumn plant offers now on
01 November 2010
It's the time of year when splashes of colour really make a difference to your garden. We are pleased to offer you some great promotions to encourage you to make the most of the plants available.
Offers this week include
Pot Cyclamen £2.50 3 for £6
Pot Primrose 99p 3 for £2.50
Winter/Spring planted hanging baskets from only £9.99
Special offer Autumn planters. Buy any planter in store and receive 20% discount off compost and 20% off a plant to go in it.
Keep an eye on the News page as we will keep you updated with all our latest offers, news and events.
Stories for Christmas at Brookfields- Christmas theme unveiled
28 October 2010
Months in the planning with many hours of work by the whole team here at Brookfields and we are very pleased to announce that our wonderful Christmas Department is open and looking beautiful- though we say so ourselves!
stories for Christmas at Brookfields features 8 themes based around books that create a strong visual image when you think of them. We have decorations, garlands and home decor to suit every style to match your feeling about Christmas and the scheme in your home. Come in to the store soon to make the most of our fabulous selection and enjoy our interpretation of your favourite stories.
Our ice cave light room offers a magical array of lights, animated figures plus the latest in fibre optic trees and decorations- a delight for young and old. Our expert team will be on hand to assist you in making the right choice to make the most of your illuminations for the season.
Finally, don't forget to keep an eye on the News page for details of our events for the Christmas season.
Christmas is coming…!
11 October 2010
How quickly the year has passed and while we miss the warmer days of the summer for many the highlight of the year is Christmas. We have been planning all year for Christmas and are really looking forward to unveiling our magical Christmas department to our customers during October.
Stories for Christmas at Brookfields is our theme for this year featuring 8 of the most well loved books for young and old alike. We won’t spoil the surprise by telling you exactly which tales we are telling but if you come and see us for your Christmas spectacular you will recognise them all.
Check out the News page regularly to keep up with our progress
The most exciting day of the year for us here at Brookfields is the arrival of Santa. He arrived last year in grand style and will do so again this year in a beautiful carriage drawn by magnificent horses complete with sleigh bells! Visit the website to take a look if you missed it last year.
He arrives on Saturday 20th November at 12 pm so do make a date in your diary; this promises to be the most spectacular event we have ever had at Brookfields and we can promise you a big surprise!
Brookfields award winning bulb display now in store!
18 August 2010
Still in the summer months the gardener’s thoughts turn to spring as the new season’s spring flowering bulbs start to arrive. An eye-catching creative display of bulbs has been set up at the front of the store with a massive choice of bulbs from Taylors, among other brand leaders. A very comprehensive selection is available to bring colour to your garden in the spring ,plus all the materials to make your autumn planting a simple enjoyable task.
