A garden centre? what in all that is unholy was I doing in a garden centre???? Normally if someone…read morewas to say "Lee lets pop to the garden centre",then my answer would be "Can I stay at home and whip myself accross the face with a rusty bike chain instead?". But on this occasion that wasn't an option,it was Mrs Zombis birthday and she wanted to buy some plants. So off we went (I packed a chain just in case). Now as far as i'm concerned the worst thing we have ever done as a couple is buy a house with a garden. I just can never rouse myself to do anything in it,if money were no object then it would either be paved over or a gardener would be hired. So the walking along rows of flowers and plants made me long for rusty metal flagellation (good name for a metal band). This is not to do the garden centre down at all,it is how i feel about all of them. On this occasion though my mind was blown apart,when we got inside the centre they had a Deli!!! Yep,a Deli!!! Cheeses of the world,beautiful cooked meats,salamis and other sausages,beautiful artisan breads and stuffed olives of many a filling. That is only a small selection,they also stocked some really nice kitchen gadgets,smelly candles and stuff that i have never seen or heard of before... I bought some Pastrami ( the king of American Deli meats). And i have to honestly say that it was some of the nicest i have ever had. Really peppery and beefy. I haven't enjoyed pastrami so much since i had a stupidly big sandwich in Sausalito,but i can't just pop there whenever i fancy a peppery beef sarnie. But I can pop a mile and a half down the road to the All in one garden centre for one,and that'll do for me ta very much.....

Really well run large garden centre. Family run with it's own style. Lots of really good plants and…read morehgarden accesories and tools.Plenty of good advice. Large restaurant/coffee shop. Well known for their huge Xmas displays

I always enjoy a look around Summerseat Garden Centre especially on a sunny day. They have an…read moreexcellent selection of plants and flowers and the staff are always so helpful and knowledgeable about what is the right thing to buy and time to plant it. However they offer much more than your average garden centre. There is a great high quality food section offering lots of organic choices as well as books, jewellery, cards and lovely gifts. They also have a café which serves home cooked meals and tasty soups and paninis so you can have a decent lunch there as well for a reasonable price. Summerseat is also a great place to visit at Christmas time as they decorate the place beautifully and you can buy some lovely Christmas themed stuff for your home.

I have been here many a time and was very sad when it burnt down. Although it is now back on top…read moreform and brilliant gain

Gordon Riggs is a great all year round garden centre which is conveniently located just off a new…read moremotorway 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.

Meerkat fountain? check. Meerkat wearing a neckerchief ornament? check. Meerkat surface to air…read moremissile? 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 : )

The only word I can use for Wyvale Garden Centre (formerly Barton Grange) is "epic"... it's a…read morehumongous space full of everything you could need for your garden, from plants and shrubs, to trees, fountains, statues, tools, and equipment etc. It also has a cafe/restaurant, and a large shopping area of books, toys, games, gifts, food items, and a branch of Edinburgh Woolen Mill, as well as an aquarium. It's a nice place just to have a wander around to be honest, there's far too much and too many things for me to list. It also has good parking, and good disabled access, as well as friendly and helpful staff.

I'm awarding four stars for this garden centre (Ooooh, I feel powerful). It's had to look at…read moredifferent things than a few shrubs and bulbs and you can now buy all sorts of internal and external decorations and ornaments apart from the usual flowers and stuff. My missus gets very excited every time she goes in. We even honoured this place last year when we purchased our Christmas tree from here. Praise indeed. I've not tried their cafe, but friends who have say it's extremely good food, but very expensive. That covers the rest of the place really - you will get what you want here, it will be very good quality and it will be top money.

Ok where to start…read more Seemingly rude staff that don't seem to care! Staff that don't care for customers with a complex language of shrugs and sighs. Oh I'm sorry I asked you where the top soil was! I remember the good days of golden days and the huge Christmas tree in the middle and now it's a coach holidays dream shop. But if your after a new winter cashmere why not come to get your fix on woollen garments! A garden centre should have garden stuff in and not a dusty shelf where nobody can see or reach. And even if you do get it . It'll cost you a remortgage and an arm ! But don't get me wrong some staff can be nice but there seems to be a lack of motivation !

This garden centre is great for a rainy day. Not only do they sell plants and garden furniture,…read morethey also have a pets section with hamsters, rabbits, fish, lizards, snakes and turtles. Theres also a large section for craft materials, selling large coloured paper and card, rubber stamps, paint, stationary, glue, scissors, boxes, model sets, plasticine etc. Aswell as a small separately run cafe inside. And a selection of books and confectionary. The garden centre itself is great however the prices in there are a bit on the pricey side. Good for a look around or for something in particular.

I have been trying to buy a Lugarde log cabin from this company for the past 3 months. All my…read moreattempts to contact the director by email, in person, by telephone and text to facilitate the purchase have been ignored. Bizarre behaviour from Carr Bank Garden Centre. I have taken my business to a competitor and have received exemplary service from them.

I'm bound to say this is OK as it is my local garden centre but they have decently priced plants…read morewith a discount. Super range of pet foods and accessories. The emphasis is on the goods they sell, not on teas and cakes and pointless expensive ornaments. Far better than the local competition (Beetham)

I have been doing my garden this week I decided to take a look this Garden centre. As I do not know…read moremuch about the plants I asked a member of staff if they could give me some advice on these plants that I was looking at and he gave me some very good advice and now im ready to plant them. She was very friendly.and plenty of free parking.