There was a very small range of indoor plants for sale. We asked the manager why there were so few and the response was that there was little demand for them at this garden centre.

The plants on show were attractively arranged and fairly priced.

The indoor sales area had everything you would expect from a medium to large garden centre. There were gifts, cards, a good range of outdoor furniture and barbecues. All your normal garden accessories were stocked. Similar to the outside plant area, the indoor area was attractively arranged, modern but still retaining the feel of a garden centre.

Manor Garden Centre provided a wide range of bird feed and accessories (click picture on the left) at competitive prices.

But it has no pet centre, aquatics centre or garden buildings / greenhouse section. This is not a problem though, because on the same industrial estate, just seconds walk away are shops that specialise in those areas.

Because the estate is so compact, they are literally a few seconds walk away. This makes for an ideal situation. At the heart of the estate is Manor Garden Centre. Other shops include Maidenhead Aquatics which sells an extensive range of fish and all related fish accessories.

We visited them and, as always, the fish are displayed very well and they all look healthy.

Paradise Pets is also on the estate and they stock a wide range of pets and pet related items. For paving, decking, bricks, stones etc. you have AWBS (Swindon Patio Centre) to satisfy your needs. Hinders also have an excellent fishing shop.

Last, but definitely not least, you also have TWIGS on the Cheney Industrial Estate. The aim is to help people improve their mental well-being, primarily through gardening. We wandered round their gardens (open to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays) and they are an inspiration. We thoroughly recommend that when you visit Manor Garden Centre you also take a walk round the TWIGS gardens.

Tubby's cafe and restaurant at Manor Garden Centre is a great place to have a coffee / tea and biscuits, or even better a main meal.

The cafe decor is very welcoming with attractive pine tables and chairs. As well as an indoor seating area there is a good-sized outdoor area for warm weather days.

The prices were very competitive with a choice of nine main meals at around �5.95. Included was a massive full English breakfast for �5.95 or a smaller version for �3.95, excellent value. The quality of the food we had was excellent. It was well prepared and well presented. All main meals are served to your table.
The cakes and snacks were equally good with fine tasting coffee and tea.