Stringers Garden Centre

Been past so many times without venturing in, I Had absolutely no idea they had a café. Staff are very good and friendly, good service, decent price and quite a selection of buns pastries and cakes et cetera. Unfortunately, Coffee wasn’t the best. I’ve tasted, sorry just an opinion. Plenty to choose from in the garden centre itself, with some quality looking items for sale. Why not have a look at the pictures I posted

The Mini Growers Club which runs once per month is both interesting and educational; Grandma is member so she gets a discounted rate for both of the children. Very experienced lady that instructs the sessions as a nursery teacher for many years. We’ve come home with some absolutely beautiful creations all themed for the season, I’ve learned every time and its handy to know how to create something from nature and encourage the children to nurture plants and get away from the screens. Very good garden centre with quality products in a vast space but displayed well. Seasonal items are also displayed well. All plants are thriving and are well looked after. I’ve purchased a few gifts from here as they have unusual somewhat quirky items you don’t see elsewhere. Reasons for 4 star are more personal opinion than a specific negative; being the centre is situated a little “off main track” its a good 25 mins car journey and I wouldn’t have known it was there if not for being directed. The on site cafe is pleasant, but not really ideal for youngsters whom maybe rowdy as generally you don’t see them around the garden centre. It is also slightly overpriced for the portion sizes and drinks cup sizes when compared to similar cafeterias we visit. More than one occasion sadly we have waited over 30 mins to receive an order of toast….this has caused children to be unsettled as not patient, incurred more costs buying further beverages and frustration as no matter how many staff are on site the cafe has its own staff and only one cook. Few customers wanting full breakfast and freshly made hot dishes and service grinds to almost static. Staff however are professional, helpful, knowledgeable and pleasant and above all not over bearing or selling products.

Large selection of healthy looking perennials, fruit trees and shrubs. Quite a few offers on ,getting it cheaper if you buy so many plants etc. Had a large selection of clematis all looked healthy. Sells composts,gravels,fencing etc. Sells fancy goods,bird stuff and has a small pet section. The cafe seemed popular and we found out they have a reward card. Also had a herb and grow your own section. A bit on the dear side but not so bad if you multi buy. I thought the gravel was dear compared to a place not too far away but the plants looked very healthy. Started putting their christmas stuff out