Christmas has come early at Dobbies Garden Centres.

The Beaconsfield store is hosting its Christmas Launch Weekend from Thursday, October 9, to Monday, October 13.

The festive event begins with a special evening on Thursday, October 9, from 5 p.m.

Customers can get an early start on their Christmas shopping as the garden centre unveils its Christmas shop.

The event will feature special offers, including 30 per cent off Christmas decorations and 5-7ft Oslo trees, discounts on various products, and the chance of winning £1,000 worth of Christmas items for a shopping spree in store.

Local community groups and schools are invited to perform on the opening evening.

Dobbies' Beaconsfield store will also be raising funds for Alzheimer's Research UK, with raffle events, donation buckets, and the sale of a sensory garden bulb collection.

Ayesha Nickson, Dobbies' events programme manager, said: "Christmas is such a special part of the Dobbies' calendar, and we pride ourselves in creating a magical experience for everyone who visits.

"Christmas Launch Weekend marks the official launch of the season in our Beaconsfield store and is a fantastic opportunity to get a head start and stock up on some savings, whilst soaking up the atmosphere and getting into the festive spirit."

Free tickets for the launch weekend are available on the Dobbies website.