As well as the majority of our plant area now being covered, we also have a permanent canopy over our outside dining area. This will provide welcome shade once the sun decides to give us some warmth but will also mean that even on warmer but damper days, you can still sit outside & enjoy […]
Our new look plant area is really taking shape and is looking absolutely fantastic! Our plant team have been working tirelessly to ensure everything is shipshape for the coming season. If you haven’t visited us for a while, then you’ll notice some of our products have moved. Our selection of roses has moved over near […]
Our children’s outdoor activity has reopened. There are lots of toys and games to keep the little ones entertained whilst the adults sit back and relax with something delicious from the restaurant. There’s the popular giant sandpit, large chalkboard, connect 4 and lots more. Plus a brand new addition for 2026 in the form of […]
The Annual Garden Centre Association Conference & Awards Evening was held from 25th-28th January. Our Board of Directors attended and they needed to make a little bit of room in their suitcases to bring back a few awards! Depending on their size, garden centres across the UK are split into three categories; Destination Garden Centre, […]
Thanks to Comfort Homecare, we have a brand new fleet of wheelchairs! The management team had a bit of fun and gave them all their own personalised number plates. We’re delighted to introduce Land Clover, Fir Rari, Rose Royce & Aster Martin. We hope this little addition to the wheelchairs brings a smile to our […]
We are very excited to be stockists of the Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm. Diddly Squat Farm Shop was opening by Jeremy Clarkson in 2020 as seen in the TV series ‘Clarkson’s Farm’. As well as very quickly becoming a must-visit destination, their focus on sustainable farming practices has not only had a positive impact […]
We’re always telling you what’s going on ‘in and around’ the garden centre, but this month, we thought we’d let you know what’s happening ‘on’ the garden centre! Back in January, we had 1038 solar panels fitted on our roof which can generate 446kW per hour. We estimate the total annual generation will be over […]
If you’re looking for a particular plant, you want to find out what plants would suit your garden’s growing conditions or you’re just getting started with plants and are finding it all a bit of a minefield, then you need Plant Finder! This fantastic tool has always been available on our website, but we certainly […]
Congratulations to our team members who have recently gained or successfully refreshed their first aider status within the last 6 months. We are delighted that we now have six qualified first aiders in restaurant and ten in the garden centre.
As a member of the Garden Centre Association, we must undergo an annual inspection to ensure the highest retail standards are met, maintained and improved. Between March & June every year, independent experts from the industry visits all GCA garden centre members. The inspector’s visits are completely unannounced so they really get to see the […]
