Garden centre group Notcutts is opening its first ever Christmas store in Bluewater shopping centre in Kent today.
Two stores, called 'Deck The Halls', are planned for this Christmas and will stock items from Notcutts' Christmas range, including trees, decorations, Christmas food and gifts.

Chief executive Andy King said: "Notcutts has been famous for its Christmas displays for years, with families coming from miles around to enjoy our centres during the festive season. We pride ourselves on providing excellent quality, but fantastic value Christmas decorations, trees and gifts and feel sure that Bluewater shoppers will love Deck The Halls."

The store will be open from 10am to 9pm Monday to Friday, from 9am to 9pm on Saturdays and from 11am to 5pm on Sundays.