What a fantastic garden centre. E erything you would need and more. The plants looked very healthy and the centre was well stocked. Loved the Christmas display - it really felt like a Christmas wonderland. Food at the cafe was great; unfortunately, we had no room for their delicious sundaes.
Oh I just love this place, it's location alone is wonderful at anytime of the year. There is a fantastic Christmas display, trees, decorations, you name it, it is there. Perhaps a little pricey, but if you just want the magic to inspire you it's there. Plus you can have a cuppa and food in the Restaurant upstairs.
Probably the most beautiful garden centre I have ever seen. The displays are impressive even to the finest detail. The soap display is a sensory feast of music, colour and delightful scents. It is a huge circular building with access to the centre plant area from all indoor areas. The plant area has a stunning backdrop of a green hill with sheep grazing. There is something for everyone.
I traveled 120 mile round trip, best dayout always, fantastic displays, wonderful choice of garden produce, and more, Cafe is a delight with a lift for disabled people, and yes dogs are welcome, not in the restaurant but on the terrace you can treat your pet to an assortment of prepared meals.
Miss visiting here, is a treat your going miss.
Nice looking place with massive choice. Plants comparing to Grasmere Garden Centre more expensive however choice is far greater here.
Large car park, usually its not too busy. Definitely worth visiting.
A splendid afternoon spent here at the BBQ school - all courses paired with Lakes Brew beers - pure indulgence and some useful hints and tips learnt. Check out Events on site and ensure you book early to avoid disappointment for future classes.
Visited for the first time for many years and it has changed a bit. More open now and a bit more commercial than the early days. Had a very nice (and big) pannini in the café. The world changes and so do places from your past, but that is how life is 🙃
It's like a winter wonderland, do much choice for Christmas it's absolutely beautiful.
This Garden Center is my “always visit” place when I travel to the Lakes. I love their seasonal decorations for the holidays. I spend a few hours there each visit and wish I could take home more than I do (I’m from Texas) the last couple years I have taken home bulbs and love seeing them bloom in Texas come early spring.
Stopped here to have a look round the shop and the plants etc.
Decided whilst there to have a quick bite to eat and drink in the on site cafe. My other half had a Cherry Scone with ham, our daughter had Warm Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream and I had two Pain-au-Chocolates.
We also saw the other variations in food available and was surprised at the portions as they were very good for the prices - extremely great value for money!
A guy next to us with his wife and son had a Chocolate Sundae and he could not believe the size of it - it was only Wednesday and he said to the waitress he would be here until Sunday to eat it 😀.
All was in good order, clean and well staffed. All staff there appeared to be willing to help and offered a great service.
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