The plant area is an appropriate size for a medium garden centre. Some plants are particularly well covered.

There is a large range of roses and a particularly large stock of both fruit and ornamental trees.

There is also a good range of small conifers. The outside plant area is well laid out with flat surfaces and wide aisles throughout.

There are no overhead signs to assist in finding plants but the area is small enough for this not to be a problem. Individual plant signs were excellent with ample information supplied.

Unusually for a garden centre of this size there was a separate covered area containing a good display of exotic and architectural plants. They were all in excellent condition and would grace any garden, large or small.

The indoor sales area was on the small side and there were one or two missing common garden requirements at the time of our visit.

Most noticeable was the lack of a standard garden fork or spade. The only ones we could locate were the much more expensive stainless steel varieties.

The cafe / restaurant was pleasantly arranged and furnished. For sunnier days there was additional seating (see right) in a clear covered area. The service was pleasant and prompt with main meals served to your table.

Click both pictures for a clearer view. The food we sampled was good quality with special praise for the Cottage Pie. But the prices were well above the average for food of this type. The cafe does not represent value for money in our opinion.