Please be aware there are local diversions in place to Whilton Locks. Continue reading “Diversions to Whilton Locks”
Please be aware there are local diversions in place to Whilton Locks. Continue reading “Diversions to Whilton Locks” →
Whilton Locks Loyalty Card Scheme
Join our Loyalty Scheme for great discounts and offers throughout the site, throughout the year!
• 10% Off your shopping every Tuesday and Thursday*
• Free Tea or Coffee and a Birthday Cupcake for your Birthday**
…and it’s completely FREE! Simply fill in your details below and pick up your card on site at your next visit.
Updated January 2026.
Exclusions apply, typically.
Food, Pet food, Wild bird food within the Garden Centre and Canalside Restaurant.
Products that are within the sale or state no further discount.
Indoor and Outdoor Furniture.
‘Free’ Offers i.e. three for two (also known as buy two get on free).
Items from the Orange Label till category inc. pet bedding.
Fuel, i.e. BBQ fuel, coal etc.
Gift Vouchers.
Livestock.
This list is non-exhaustive.
T&C’s apply. Managers decision is final. No cash alternative.
Your Loyalty Card discount card may have a different/older design – don’t worry though, it’ll still be valid.
Can’t decide what to buy for that special someone? Why not send them a Garden Centre Gift Voucher? We have both National Garden Gift Vouchers plus our own Whilton Locks Garden Centre Gift Vouchers. Continue reading “Garden Centre Gift Vouchers” →
Our current menu at Canalside is now available.
Continue reading “New Menu” →
A Whilton Locks we have lots of pots and containers but what should you plant in them? Continue reading “Plants for Pots and Containers” →
A special thanks to Mobility Your Way who have recently donated two wheelchairs for our guests who may require additional assistance whilst visiting our site. Continue reading “Wheelchairs at Whilton” →
We know you want to see great products, great plants, great colour and blooms. Garden Centre good quality stock and immediate availabilty is really important to you too – and us!
Continue reading “A Well Stocked Garden Centre” →
A Dash of Magic is a fully immersive, family fun experience at Whilton Locks Winter Wonderland.
Join Dash in Santa’s magic powered sleigh in full HD Virtual Reality in a fantastical Christmas journey.
Seating up to 8 people*, our virtual reality sleigh ride offers a perfect family attraction during the festive period! Housed in Santa’s sleigh lodge, once aboard, you’ll be seamlessly transported into the virtual bay using our HD VR headsets.
Your intrepid journey with Dash will soon begin, along with the incredible range of motions our sleigh has to offer; two front fans and surround sound for a fully immersive 4D experience. Tilting forwards, backwards and side to side, the sleigh’s movements have been specially designed to mirror those of the full 360 degree experience, creating a truly festive feast for all the senses.
Ho ho ho-ld on tight!
BOOK HERE NOW: https://www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com/product/a-dash-of-magic/
NB.
Tickets are available to purchase within 15 minute slots. You can book tickets for a session and arrive to enjoy your A Dash of Magic a few minutes before your allocated time and we’ll get you aboard as soon as possible. Oh snow! Please note, it is Christmas and this popular attraction may involve a short queue during the most busiest periods.
…and some suitability guidelines
*This experience is NOT suitable for children under 3 years old. There are no restraints on a moving ride and accompanying adults will be wearing a VR headset, thus you will not be able to see your small child. Similarly we do not recommend this ride if you are pregnant or have any underlying health conditions. The ride does have lighting effects and again caution should be taken. For full FAQ’s for A Dash of Magic see HERE.
Did you know ho ho? Before they open all Santa Grottos have to be approved? Continue reading “Santa Grotto” →
Elf on a shelf? No, it’s three on a tree. Continue reading “Elf on a Shelf?” →
