AN award-winning garden centre is getting into the Christmas spirit with its showstopping displays.

The Perrywood Tiptree Christmas Shop has taken on a Christmas at the Theatre theme with its displays this year set to transport shoppers to the “magical world of theatre”.

It has five themes which are all classics for theatre fans.

The Nutcracker which has “bright and joyful” reds with pine greens and snowy whites.

The Aladdin theme is a “tropical feel” with luxury golds, greys and peacock blues,

Little Shop of Horrors features a florist scene with sage greens, reds and golds.

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Swan Lake has a snowy theme with winter whites, lilacs, silvers and a “magical hint” of iridescent.

And Romeo and Juliet is a romantic set with blush pinks, champagne and warm browns.

Alex, Perrywood’s visual merchandising manager Alex said: “All the effort we have put into our displays has really paid off.

“We have had overwhelming feedback from our customers which really makes it worthwhile.

“The atmosphere, music and photo opportunities has really bought it all together.”

As well as Christmas displays Perrywood has hundreds of gift ideas in-store for all budgets.

This includes a wide range from homeware and gardening tools to gift vouchers, specimen plants and planted gift baskets.

The coffee shop and restaurant team has also got a feast planned for guests this Christmas with roast turkey dinners, sweet and savoury afternoon teas and festive sweet treats.

The team say its the perfect spot for a catch-up.

From November 11 to December 2 every Thursday Perrywood will be open late until 7.30pm to give residents and visitors time to see the Christmas lights in all their glory.

The gate closes at 7pm.

The coffee shop and restaurant, greenhouse café, bedding plant greenhouse and compost drive-thru will all close at the normal times.