A family-run garden centre has been transformed into a winter wonderland. Newbank Garden Centre in Radcliffe has kicked off the festive season with its “best display yet”. The Bury Road centre is well known in the area for its ambitious Christmas displays and affordable, unique decorations.
This year, the talented team has created a giant steam train, platform and carriage, dancing disco divas and cosy café set up, to name just a few. There is even a life-sized Father Christmas enjoying a bubbly hot tub and a walkway lined with artificial arches, trees and twinkly lights. (Image: Newsquest) Customers Maureen and Iain Kennedy, from Crumpsall, said: “We’ve been coming here for many years and always like to see what they’re doing for Christmas.
“The train is a lovely touch, it all looks lovely.” Lorraine Hall is the head of merchandise and Christmas buying at Newbank in Radcliffe. She has been working at the centre for 19 years and plays an integral part in the cheerful creations.
Lorraine said: “The train is probably my favourite one this year. "We used traditional greens and reds. We wanted it to look its very best.
” She also created a beautiful festive autumnal display using amber, forest green and burnt orange décor, which she says is popular this season. (Image: Newsquest) Chantelle Bennett, visual merchandiser and buyer, added: “I think it’s one of the best years yet. "I love them all but the All-Star and Ice Queen displays are my favourites this .