Why buy from Whittingtons?
Established for over 50 years, Whittingtons Silk Flower and Plant Centres are packed with quality products not just for florists and flower arrangements but any kind of business. We pride ourselves on our outstanding product knowledge and excellent customer service. We are based at 15 locations nationwide, as well as online.
Do I need an account to buy from your site?
No. If you simply place the items that you want in your basket you can go through to our checkout and enter your address details. We will ask you for an email address so that we can send you a copy of what you've ordered and a password to let you log in at a later date allowing you to track the progress of your order.
Do you do trade accounts?
If you are a business you can apply for a Whittingtons Trade Loyalty card online. Your trade account will be valid to use online at www.whittingtons.biz and also in any Whittingtons cash and carry. For further information on how to apply for a trade account visit our 'apple for a trade account' help page.
Do you have a physical store I can visit?
We have 15 stores nationwide that you can visit. For locations, address and opening times please visit our store locator for further information.
How much is delivery?
Delivery is free for orders over £100 in value to England and Wales. A full list of delivery options for your location will be shown during checkout. For a full breakdown of our delivery rates take a look at our delivery page.
How do I pay for my order?
We currently accept card payment online and can offer various ways for you to pay for your order, including MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, Visa Electron and Visa Delta. Please ensure that the billing address entered on your order matches the address the payment card is registered to. Should you have any problems paying for your order please give our customer service team a call on 0116 502 3486
Can I pay by America Express?
Sorry, we do not accept payment by American Express.
If I place an order today, when will I receive it?
We have different delivery options available according to how urgent your order is, including a next day delivery option. If you place your order before our cut off and have requested a next day delivery then your order will be delivered on the next working day (Monday-Friday). If you have selected the standard delivery option, your order will be delivered within 3-5 working days (Monday- Friday). If you selected the Click and Collect option, we visit our stores once a week, further information on this can be found on our delivery information page.
Where do you deliver to?
We ship to all areas of the UK and Ireland on our standard shipping service. We can also ship non glass or fragile items to other destinations in the EU on a quotation basis, see our delivery page for more details.
Do you offer a click and collect service?
Yes. You can opt to collect your order from one of our stores. Just place your order online and select collection from the relevant location when you are checking out.
Am I able to return my order?
Yes, if you are not completely satisfied with any* of the products you have purchased, and they are unused and within their original packaging, you can return them to us for a full refund within 14 days of the order. *Please note that personalised items can only be returned if they are faulty.
When will you dispatch my order?
Once payment has cleared, we aim to dispatch your order within 2 working days (Monday - Friday)
Who will deliver my order?
We use several different delivery services depending on the goods ordered and your location. Your order may be delivered by any one of the following companies: Evri, DPD, DHL, Yodel, Translink
Will my order require a signature?
If your order is sent using a parcel courier (for larger orders), then we will require a signature upon delivery. If there is no one available to accept the delivery a calling card will be left, allowing you to re-arrange the delivery for a more appropriate time.
What time will my delivery be made?
Most of our deliveries will be made between 8am and 6pm, Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). For an additional cost, we also offer a Saturday and Sunday service as well as an express morning service. For further information on these services please visit our delivery page.
Do you offer a Saturday delivery service?
Yes, for an additional cost we can offer delivery on a Saturday. For pricing and further information on this please view our delivery page.
Will you provide tracking information?
If tracking information is made available by our courier, we will make it available to you via the account page of our website. To access this, you will need to log in with your email address and password setup during the checkout process.
Can I add to my order once it has been placed?
If you have forgotten an item on your order, please give our customer service team a call as soon as possible on 0116 52 3486 and we will endeavour to help. Depending on the status of your order we may or may not be able to amend it.
I have received an incorrect item in my order?
We are sorry to hear that you have received an incorrect item within your order. As I am sure you can appreciate this is not what we wish for our customers. To resolve this quickly for you please email our customer service team on [email protected] with your order number and a photograph of the product you have received and one of the team will be happy to help you with a resolution.
What do I do if an item is missing from my order?
We will occasionally dispatch items separately. This will be marked clearly on your dispatch email. If you have ordered an item from one of our approved suppliers, these products will be delivered directly to you via their preferred delivery partners ad will be dispatched separately. If you do discover something is missing please contact our customer service team on 0116 502 3486