Notcutts will celebrate the launch of its newly-refurbished Wheatcroft Garden Centre in Nottingham on the weekend of October 4 and 5.
It marks the completion of the biggest phase of the £1.5m overhaul, which sees the opening of a new restaurant and redeveloped home, gift and seasonal departments, which will include Notcutts' Christmas products, toys and next year's outdoor living spring and summer products.

In the new restaurant, called The Street Kitchen and inspired by street-food stalls, a pair of reconditioned Citroën H vans take centre stage. Each van has been individually branded and themed around a different type of cuisine and there is also a van specifically catering for children. Further food stalls complete the vibrant market ambience.

The restaurant has 268 seats, and there is a strong emphasis on traditional British specialities and local produce. The concept is an evolution of the restaurant concept debuted at Notcutts' Tunbridge Wells centre. Wheatcroft is taking it a step further as dishes are cooked and served from scratch in the independent stalls and vans.

The Wheatcroft redevelopment has already seen improved car parking and flooring work earlier in the year, with the centre remaining open throughout.

To mark the launch of the refurbished centre, a series of events is set for customers over the celebration weekend, including live music, food, face painting, magic and other activities.

Said centre manager Steve Cole: "We're absolutely delighted with the new centre and we hope our customers are too. It's been an anticipating wait and seeing the final centre in all its glory is very exciting indeed and makes it all worthwhile. Our staff have also worked extremely hard throughout the redevelopment process so we'd like to say a huge thank you to the team for all their ongoing support."

Notcutts is a family-owned group of 19 garden centres in total.