This shop is a very good size, full of cheap handy bits and bobs like cards, photo frames, wrapping…read morepaper and household products. Not bad quality either. The staff in this store are always helpful and happy. Lovely to talk to. The downside is the parking at the shops, theres not many spaces and a tigh squeeze for the cars to get in out and of but thatsnot the shops fault.

This store is huge! It stocks everything you could possibly want for DIY from kitchens, paint,…read morewood, screws, tools to plants and soil. Theres always plenty of staff on hand to help out and give you all the information you need.They stand out easy with there orange B&Q aprons on! Theres always plenty of tills open to so you never have to queue too long. The prices are very reasonable also beating most other places that do DIY. The car park is also massive but fills up quick too but ive never had a problem parking though.

Abercorn is an independent garden centre situated on Beehive Lane, Chelmsford…read more There is a large car park at the front of the garden centre. They have a massive selection of ornamental and fruit trees as well as roses. They also sell all the usual bedding plants, beautiful hanging baskets, pots, compost, garden ornaments and tools for the garden. Apparently a lot of their shrubs and plants are grown at Abercorn. I was told this by a member of staff who was most helpful and friendly and gave me tips about my soil and what I could and could not grow. There is a play area for children so they can enjoy themselves while you are free to look around.

Abercorn has that 'proper Garden Centre feel about it. There are more plants than most places an it…read morehas good knowledgable staff who are willing to spend time with you. I has the usual compost and chemicals as well as furniture and landscaping stuff but it also has lots of more unusual 'garden novelty' products which I found ideal for gifts.