DOBBIES garden centres is set to open a brand new store this week.

The garden centre retailer has recently announced the opening date of its newly-built flagship store in Tewkesbury – which is one of the biggest to date and the largest in Southwest England.  

This week BBC broadcaster and Dobbies Ambassador, Jo Whiley, will officially open the new store in Tewkesbury with members of the public invited to come along too. 

She will be joined by Daisy Payne, ITV’s This Morning’s gardening presenter and fellow Dobbies’ ambassador. 

The garden centre is near Junction 9 of the M5 at Ashchurch and is set to open on November 3 at 10am.

Jo Whiley said: “I’m really looking forward to officially opening this amazing new store and can’t wait to enjoy the full Dobbies’ Tewkesbury experience. 

“Having collaborated with Dobbies over the last few months, and as a passionate gardener, it’s exciting to see what this new store will offer.” 

Stroud News and Journal: BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Jo WhileyBBC Radio 2 broadcaster Jo Whiley (Image: Dobbies Garden Centres)

Daisy Payne said: “We’ve seen in recent years how many more people have come to value and enjoy their garden space, no matter how big or small. 

“Dobbies’ Tewkesbury will be a fantastic asset for those looking to enhance their windowsill, courtyard or sprawling lawn.” 

Stroud News and Journal: ITV’s This Morning’s gardening presenter Daisy PayneITV’s This Morning’s gardening presenter Daisy Payne (Image: Dobbies Garden Centres)

Graeme Jenkins, CEO at Dobbies Garden Centres, said: “The Dobbies team is looking forward to welcoming members of the local community to our opening on Thursday. 

“We’re proud to work with ambassadors like Jo Whiley and Daisy Payne, who are inspiring newand experienced gardeners alike.” 

The shop opening will also be attended by Tewkesbury Town Crier, Mike Kean Pric, Tewkesbury Borough Mayor, Cllr John Murphy as well as pupils from Ashchurch Primary School. 

It is one of the Dobbies’ biggest stores to date and the largest in Southwest England.  

The new Dobbies store is the first phase of a major development, brought together by Robert Hitchins Ltd, which also includes the forthcoming Cotswolds Designer Outlet, expected to open in 2024, and 1,310 homes being built to the south.