Brookfields Garden Centre
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| The entrance to Brookfields Garden centre is modern and impressive so
we decided to call in and review them. We looked at the plants, checked out the
indoor sales area and tasted the food in the cafe. This is the result of our
independent review. |
This is a totally independent GardenAction opinion of
Brookfields Garden Centre in the Nottingham area. Click any
picture to enlarge it.
PLANTS AREA
The outdoor plants area is partially covered (about 20%) mainly for
seasonal plants. the layout is reasonably pleasant with some straight paths but some
displays to break the monotony. Some main paths were bricked but the majority were
reasonably solid gravel.
Annoyingly, for the whole hour or so we were at the garden centre, portions of the
plants area were inaccessible because a couple of sprinklers were watering the plants
and the paths. This was late morning to midday. |
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The selection of plants was good as was their quality and general condition.
INDOOR SALES AREA
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The indoor sales area had a good range of gifts, garden furniture and general
gardening accessories. There was also a good Food Hall with a good range of
delicatessen type food. In common with some modern garden centres the metal beams
were exposed, but for some reason it was more oppressive and obvious in Brookfields
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CAFE
The cafe was also affected by the metal beams, not the best environment.
It was a basic layout made more attractive by the pictures and decorations. The tables
and chairs were of basic plastic design but the whole area was kept scrupulously clean.
There was a variety of hot potatoes, sandwiches, toasties, cakes, coffees and teas. The
prices were average with the food quality being slightly above average. |
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PET CENTRE
None.
AQUATICS
A large aquatics centre with live fish, pond plants and accessories.
GARDEN SHEDS / GREENHOUSES
Yes.
WATER FEATURES
A small display at the entrance.
SPECIALITIES
None
TOILETS
Modern clean and functional. Ladies and gents only.
CAR PARKING
Adjacent to the entrance the car park was on level firm ground.
DIRECTIONS AND CONTACT
The address is:
Brookfields Garden Centre,
431 Mapperley Plains,
Mapperley,
Nottingham, NG3 5RW Tel: 0115 9268200
Email:
http://www.brookfieldsgc.co.uk/contact-us/
Website:
http://www.brookfieldsgc.co.uk/ A map can be found
HERE
Our sat nav delivered us to the front door based on road name and number.
DISABLED ACCESS
generally good all round.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm
Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm
SUMMARY
A modern garden centre slightly let down by the unsightly metal beams. Aside from the
aquatics centre nothing really sets this garden centre apart from the average competition.
STAR RATINGS
The lowest rating is 1 star, the highest rating is 5 stars.
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