How to transform your garden into a cosy retreat with British Garden Centres

The joy of outdoor living shouldn't be confined to the summer months, and your local British Garden Centres store has everything you need to create a warm and inviting atmosphere to relax in. British Garden Centres’ outdoor living range boasts a wide selection of options, from heat-radiating chimeneas to firepits with grills that are perfect for outdoor cooking. Whether you envision curling up with a book by a roaring fire or simply staying warm while tending to your garden, our collection has something for everyone.

Firepits and chimineas:  From the compact and affordable La Hacienda Explorer Firepit to the elegant and contemporary Colorado Steel Chiminea, you can be sure to find the ideal centrepiece for your patio or garden. The range includes classic fire bowls like the Tamba, a modern mesh chiminea in Leon, and rustic-designed fire pits such as the Kala and Icarus, all with a small footprint to suit any setting.

Complete your cosy haven with furniture: Homeowners have increasingly been reconnecting with the outdoors and nature and now want to give their garden a cosy feel, making it the “fifth room” of their home and turning it into a relaxing space all year round.  Ample seating is essential for a cosy garden gathering or relaxation, and what better way to complement your firepit and chiminea than with British Garden Centres’ range of outdoor furniture?

Designed for both style and comfort, our furniture suits any outdoor setting and is perfect for large families or outdoor entertaining with friends.   Why not try the Austin Corner set, which is made for good times with the sofa provides comfortable and contemporary seating, creating a welcoming space for gatherings. Its durable construction and comfortable cushions ensure hours of relaxation. The Grasmere Lounge set has natural charm, made from acacia wood and hand-woven rattan and is part of our exclusive Fern Living brand. This stylish and comfortable set is perfect for enjoying everything from morning coffee to evening cocktails.

Bring the indoors out with the Austin Lounge set, which offers a perfect blend of style and comfort. Its versatile design and coffee table make it ideal for any outdoor setting, from casual gatherings to relaxing evenings with a good book and a drink.

Let there be light: Garden lighting beautifully enhances gardens and outdoor spaces, creating a warm, inviting ambience and extending the light where needed in the evenings.  Since we invest so much time and money into our gardens, why not try some of British Garden Centres’ outdoor lighting ranges to extend the daylight hours throughout the year?

Enhance your garden's beauty day and night with the Smart Garden Triton 365 Stake Lights. This pack of four sleek, solar-powered lights automatically turns on at dusk and does not need cables or batteries.  Simply place them into the ground to illuminate pathways, driveways, borders and illuminate the night.   Or why not add a touch of sparkle to your evenings with the Cole & Bright 10 Rose Gold Diamond Solar String Lights? These minimalist lights feature a stylish rose-gold metal finish and are fully solar-powered, illuminating your garden at dusk and ideal for adding a twinkle to trees, archways or pergolas.

Amy Stubbs, Project & Development Manager at British Garden Centres, said: “Don't let the chill keep you indoors!  From firepits and chimineas to furniture and outdoor lighting, British Garden Centres has everything you need to create a warm and inviting outdoor space, whatever the season.”