When Sunderland garden centres will reopen after lockdown measures relaxed
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It comes following new Government guidance which has eased some of the strict lockdown restrictions in England, allowing garden centres to open for business from Wednesday, May 13.
In an address to the nation on Sunday, May 10, Prime Minister Boris Johnson also announced a plan to further reduce the restrictions, saying that if the circumstances were right, schools and some shops would be able to open next month, with the government “actively encouraging” people to return to work if they cannot work from home.
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Hide AdWe contacted garden centres across Wearside to find out if they will be among the first to reopen and when:
Clay's Garden Centre on Peel Retail Park, Spire Road, Washington
It has has confirmed it will be open on Wednesday, from 9am to 5.30pm.
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Hide AdEmily’s Nurseries in Leechmere Industrial Estate, Wellmere Road, Sunderland
It will be open on Wednesday, from 8am to 5pm.
Grange Garden Centre, Thompson Road, Sunderland
It will be open on Thursday, May 14, from 10am to 5pm, with new deliveries expected to arrive on Wednesday in time for its opening.
Thoburn's Plants, Trees & Shrubs, Wear Street, Hendon, Sunderland
It will be open on Wednesday, from 9am to 5pm.
Elm Tree Farm Garden Nursery & Tearoom, Washington Road, Washington
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Hide AdThe garden centre only will be open on Wednesday from 10am. Any changes in time will be announced on its Facebook page.
Bishopwearmouth Co-operative Garden Centre, Chester Road, Sunderland
It is expected to reopen soon but a date and time has yet to be confirmed.