News & Events
5 May 2025
Eco Paving: our journey to sustainability with Planet Mark
What does Planet Mark do? Planet Mark is an internationally recognised sustainability certification which recognises continuous progress, encourages action, and builds an empowered community of like-minded individuals who make a world of difference. We have been working closely with them to ensure our eco-paving is the most sustainable it can be. […]
Read Article16 August 2024
Westminster Stone presents Rotary Peace Prize at Llangollen's Eisteddfod
John Clifford, presented the Rotary Peace Prize that was awarded in July at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, at Gary’s offices, Butters John Bee Estate Agents in Nantwich, Cheshire last week, with Beth Murray, District Governor of Rotary District 1180. Westminster Stone has been proud to share our involvement in […]
Read Article26 June 2024
Gardeners World Live 2024: Porcelain Paving at Blue Diamond's Urban Show Garden
BBC Gardener’s World Live showcases the magic of gardening and inspires us to cultivate green spaces, even in the most urban environments. This year Blue Diamond sponsored the “Urban Garden Area” and we are proud to have supported them in showcasing the incredible potential of urban gardening with their stunning […]
Read Article17 June 2024
Westminster Stone crowned Best Paving in Ideal Home 2024
We are so pleased to announce our latest award for Best Paving from Ideal Homes in their 2024 Ideal Home Garden Awards! The Ideal Home magazine is a household name in the UK and has been a leading authority on interior design, architecture, and home improvement for over 100 years. […]
Read Article10 June 2024
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024: Paving Inspiration at Award-Winning Alitex Stand
Westminster Stone has worked with Alitex for over 13 years providing paving for RHS shows such as Chelsea Flower Show and Hampton Court. This year, Alitex won another 5 stars for their beautiful trade stand, styled by The Pig and featuring garden paving from one of our NEW National Trust […]
Read Article12 March 2024
Navigating the Red Sea Shipping Crisis: Keeping Natural Stone Prices Stable and Embracing British-Made
As we all watch with sadness the developing situation in the Middle East, we are mindful of keeping our customers up to date on how the Red Sea shipping crisis may affect the pricing of some of our products. What is happening in the Red Sea? In November, Houthi militants […]
Read Article6 November 2023
Sustainable Gardening: Westminster Stone sponsors SGD conference
The upcoming Society of Garden Designers (SGD) conference, titled “Crossing Cultures – Globally Inspired, Locally Focused,” will delve into the intersection of global design trends and local environmental and cultural considerations, emphasizing the principles of sustainable gardening. This timely theme is particularly relevant in today’s interconnected world, where designers are […]
Read Article12 September 2023
Paving the Way: Shrewsbury Flower Show 2023
The Shrewsbury Flower Show is held annually in August at The Quarry in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The show features a wide variety of exhibits, including floral displays, gardening demonstrations, food and drink stalls, and trade stands. It is the closest show to our head office in Ellesmere and this year we […]
Read Article30 July 2023
Paving: The Best of Both Worlds at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show
We are delighted to announce that our collaboration with Olympian Garden Buildings at this year’s RHS Tatton Park Flower Show was a huge success. The stand was designed to showcase both the more traditional buildings such as sheds and summer houses alongside the modern outdoor buildings. We sent a mix […]
Read Article6 July 2023
How we work with the National Trust
When it comes to choosing outdoor paving, homeowners are increasingly looking for options that are not only attractive and durable, but also environmentally responsible. For our National Trust Ranges to be approved by the National Trust, we have to meet a strict set of criteria to evaluate whether our products […]
Read Article3 July 2023
Alitex Win Best Trade Stand at Chelsea Flower Show 2023
Westminster Stone has worked with Alitex for over 10 years providing paving for RHS shows such as Chelsea Flower Show and Hampton Court. This year, Alitex won the coveted ‘Best Trade Stand’ Award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023, featuring garden paving from two of our NEW National Trust […]
Read Article31 May 2023
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023: Wellbeing, Rewilding & Restoration take centre stage
Another RHS Chelsea Flower Show has come to an end and what a year it was! This year was sponsored by the Newt in Somerset – a working estate inspired by sustainable agriculture and local heritage. The ever-evolving and growing show hosted its first-ever wedding and paid homage to an […]
Read Article28 March 2023
Preserving Our Heritage: How Westminster Stone Supports the National Trust
The National Trust is a charity that is responsible for preserving and protecting the natural and cultural heritage of the United Kingdom. It is the largest conservation charity in the country, with over 5.6 million members and 500,000 volunteers. Founded in 1895, the National Trust is responsible for over 500 […]
Read Article6 October 2022
Trade Workshops and Training Days
Are you a trade customer looking to improve and add to your skillset? See all our Trade Workshops and Training Days here, for everything paving and flooring. 11th October 2022 – Flowpoint & Ultrascape Training Day FREE Training Day Training will include demonstrations on:Rapid setting groutEnvironmentally friendly mortarPermeable bedding mortar […]
Read Article2 October 2022
LANDSCAPE - The Industry Trade Show
Landscape Show 2022 It was great to be back at the Landscape Show this year on Stang G39. We caught up with The Society of Garden Designers and BALI, talked with garden designers and landscapers and attended seminars on sustainability, the future of the industry and how we can do […]
Read Article5 August 2022
Paving for Greenhouse at The Patchworking Garden Project
Last summer Alitex asked us to provide Barrington paving for their greenhouse for a competition for charities and organisations. The aim was to be able to provide a greenhouse package worth over 80,000. The greenhouse to be gifted was the ‘Messenger’ which was in situ at Alitex’s head office in […]
Read Article19 July 2022
Petworth Paving for Grade I Scheduled Monument
The site of Buckden Towers boasts a long and rich history spanning over 900 years! Home to the Claretian Missionaries – the current owners of the complex. The site operates as the location of the Catholic Parish Church in Buckden, and as a residential centre for religious studies. It is consequently […]
Read Article12 July 2022
Westminster Stone @ RHS Hampton Court 2022
The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2022 brought in elements of health and well-being like the previous year with many talks and workshops involving health, design, crafts and floristry. Show gardens stood alongside gardens about global impact and ‘get started gardens’, ensuring gardeners of all ages and interests were […]
Read Article28 June 2022
Garden Design Inspiration @ Bridgemere Show Gardens
The Bridgemere Show Gardens have recently been restored to their former glory and we were lucky enough to attend the open day! If you are making a trip to Bridgemere Garden Centre or would like some garden design inspiration from The RHS shows, these show gardens are a must-visit in […]
Read Article6 June 2022
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 Highlights & Garden Trends
The 2022 RHS Chelsea Flower Show has come to an end and it did not disappoint! With the original springtime spot in the calendar back, Chelsea was brimming with colourful blooms, inspirational garden designs and an endless supply of shopping opportunities! Here we take a look at some of the […]
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