Gordon Riggs is a great all year round garden centre which is conveniently located just off a new motorway extension and exist in Kingsway, Rochdale. The plant and flower stocks change seasonally and the items usually have helpful tips and information on the suitability. There are sections of the centre suitable for most purposes, from gravel and rocks to statues, fountains and pond liners. The pets section always has a great selection of fish too. My one gripe is that Christmas always comes VERY early to Gordon Riggs, with a strong emphasis on a very large (and impressive) seasonal lighting display. It could just do with arriving a few weeks or months later than it does though. That said, it's especially great for your pick of healthy, juicy christmas trees. read more

Meerkat fountain? check. Meerkat wearing a neckerchief ornament? check. Meerkat surface to air missile? we'll order one for you...... Yep,it was trawl around a garden centre sunday day for me and Mrs Z last week. To be honest I only went because I wanted a bacon sarnie from the caravan that parks outside,only for it to be not there anymore!! That's probably because the centre has recently open up a bistro on the first floor,which I will check out one day. Can anybody remember a time when garden centres only sold things for the garden? On Sunday at Gordon Riggs I had the opportunity to buy (Deep breath):- Candles,Locusts,Crickets,Rabbits,Bearded Dragons,Vases,Books,Paving stones,Bloody Meerkat tat,Plants,Incense sticks,Essential oils,Bird Food,Bird Tables,Bird poison (Not really),CD's,DVD's,Tins of minced beef and onions and a carvery. And that is a good thing! because when I go to a garden centre the last thing I want to look at is garden stuff,as I stated in last years review of All in One garden Centre I hate gardens and gardening, so the more non gardening related things they sell the better, which is why I have a soft spot for Gordons place, anything that stops me having to look at bulbs and seeds is a good thing. Although less Meerkat related stuff would be nice : ) read more

This is a smaller sister branch to the main Gordon Riggs in Todmordon. They have some great displays but I really just use it for ideas; it's VERY expensive. read more

I regularly shop at Gordon Rigg, but have discovered recently their website (http://www.gordonrigg-gardencentres.co.uk/ ) has some of their products on. Had some Hozelock connectors delivered to me recently by post (which was cheaper than the petrol to drive there!) read more

i use both branches of gordon rigg, especially at christmas, always have good selection of plants etc and nice displays, also good for pet supplies. read more