Been back again this time to see if the improvements have settled down. They had and I have…read morefeatured some of them. The Restaurant has been settled to morning, dinner and tea sessions. The spaces between the various sections far more browse area, still no Aquaria apart from Pool supplies, and the outside has a patio extension just outside the café with all the garden furniture together with all the compost you could ever need. Still only the kids area is to be built.

A good place to go for some interesting food and drink. I am a fan of the deli counter and the…read morearray of scotch eggs. This place is a bit pricey (it's in Surrey what do you expect) however there is the odd bargain to be found. My son loves stickers and there is always lots of them here for him to choose. There is a nice pub "The Prince of Wales" near by (2 min walk) as well.

A very large garden centre which also has a huge amount or giftware, books, clothing and a pet and…read moreaquatic centre (with a very noisy parrot). I have to say that I've bought loads of things here but I don't think I've ever bought anything for the garden! The run-up to Christmas is a great time to go as there's a large range of trees, lights and decorations as well as gifts. There's a restaurant and there are often events run for children in the school holidays (birds of prey days, for example) and of course Santa comes to visit at Christmas. There's also a Food Shop with home-made cakes and pastries. There are always staff around who are happy to help you and gardening experts are available for advice on plants and growing conditions. The kind of place you can spend ages looking round and come away with something you didn't even know you wanted!

Excellent garden Center. Also love there sage card. My favourite of all the garden centres around…read moreand is by far the best a Christmas for decorations and some of that Christmas feeling.

Amazingly still a family-run business, Squire's is a pleasure to visit - especially on a beautiful…read moresun-bathed English summer's day. There's plenty to browse here with temptations around every corner and in each nook and cranny, from basics and practical items for the house and garden to awe-inspiring plants, herbs, trees and pots to contain them. Something gorgeous can be spotted here wherever you look, so you'll need to exercise restraint if you don't want to leave laden and spent-out Prices are reasonable though; staff are pleasant and very helpful if you have any queries on plant problems (such as nasty pest or bug infiltration) or deciding what will work best for you and your garden. The setting is lovely too, perfect for dreaming and idling away a beautiful British sunny day

Modern garden centre , not so easy to find. Particularly big range of plants, helful staff. All the…read moreusual garden centre things, conservatories, furniture, tools. Very nice cafe, popular with the locals.

Squires are a very popular garden centre, which is busy all year round…read more The high number of visitors means most of the stock is very fresh and not root bound. This makes a big difference as the quality is so much better and there plants tend to get off to a much better start once planted in the garden. They also have properly trained staff on hand to give plant advise - which probably accounts for why they are so popular. The downside is it's not the cheapest of garden centres - some of the bedding plants are almost double what you would pay in a DIY centre. Also the range of shrubs is a bit limited. If it was a restaurant it would have 3 Michelin stars - worth a long journey just to visit.

There are other Squires outlets, but for me the Twickenham branch, is a haven. When I was working…read moreon a project , there were three places I would go to check on their stock, and this was my first preference, though I would always save it as the last visit. Many garden centres have gone downhill and don't really take pride in their establishment , or worse are not knowledgeable on what they are selling. The plants they sell look as if they have met the patched and over frazzled soft shell crab from my other review. Not so here, and it is no surprise that this particular place has won various awards for its design layout. This for me is important since they have created an atmosphere that for me just leaves you to feel content and think freely. Yes there is the usual eating section which I never go to and pets corner , though I did find a use for bundles of straw and bugs bunny had long since taken a vacation. There is a good selection of gardening implements, fertilisers and growers, I am sure Percy Thrower would have been in his element. Once you have managed to pass the piles of soil , only you don't because there are so many different kinds , your uncertain which one to choose and then you notice.....oooh 3 for the price of 2 ...where's the trolly out of my way and you ignore the caution not to lift heavy objects on your own because you just want that bargain..and then oh dear you are already over loaded and you have not yet got to the plant section...and then you wield and guide and grunt and push....no don't worry this is still the same review...and you gaze in amazement at the symphony of colour. I need more time.. So back you go with the soil and you return at a later date...20 mins later you just dashed at ..the pace of a snail ;) For me the time to visit this branch is early Spring , March, for they have a collection of Rhododendrons ,Camellias , Magnolias, Azaleas and Acers that is second to none. I can't say if they will this year but last year they went that little bit extra and created a Japanese theme to complement it, It was then easy to get engrossed or yes I confess drool at a particular plant, and then imagining where I was going to plant it and how it would blend in with the rest of the garden, ..I would often get carried away and wonder what it would be like once it had fully matured. However, there will be no admissions of talking to plants or passing complements of beauty on its fauna. In the excitement of finding the right specimen and having giving it a thorough examination i might frequently get drawn to another...no honestly my feelings for you have not wained ..let me introduce you to...well okay it passes the time. I should point out that they don't just do Japanese plants, that is my particular choice, they have a wide variety and it is a large outlet. There are also two areas where you can obtain information. ..and when you completed your purchase they will if need be load your car up. It has been a while but I feel a visit to this place coming on.

I treated myself to some time-out with a leisurely wander through Hampton Court and chanced upon…read morethis delightful gem, on their opening day! What a treat for the senses this inviting new florist shop is. The exterior draws the eye and has an almost regal feel, in keeping with its close proximity to the Palace. Enter and the delights continue; it's a real pleasure to look around here with the sumptuous yet understated displays - everything from simple spring hyacinths to protea, orchids and exquisite deep, dusky pink roses. It was the dream of lovely, welcoming owners Jules and Pippa to set-up on this site and their great enthusiasm and attention to detail shines through. Prices are reasonable, for the quality on offer - with something for everyone - as they want their floral passion to be accessible to all.

Wonderful little shop bursting with beautiful flowers, plants, gifts and accessories with great…read moreattention to detail and style. Thrilled with my purchases and can't wait for my next visit! Jules and Pippa deserve every success.

Garden center with lots of different plants!…read more It was a hot summer day and a good place to meet people. So peaceful. We ordered tea, cupcakes, brie sandwich and for me a lovely caramel sundae. The price for the ice cream was £3.50 and the size was huge. What you got for your money was so much more than I had expected. The restaurant is conveniently located off the main shopping area where you can get all sort of flowers and other plants, even a Jacuzzi for £9000, if you have the money to space. The garden dolls (dogs, cats, lambs etc are adorable). We placed ourselves conveniently on a table in the winter garden. It was too hot to sit outside on the terrace. Yes you heard right, too hot :-) There were open views onto the garden center back garden. If you are a local, this is an ideal place to spend a few hours and explore, especially when the sun is shining.

From the owner: Bourne Valley Garden Centre has been a family run business since 1952…read more Originally established as a nursery, Bourne Valley is now a complete home and garden shopping centre with over 60 years experience. Renowned for our personal and professional service and expert advice, at Bourne Valley we focus on building and maintaining strong customer relationships and working closely with the local community

This shop was very handy for us. The supermarkets don't stock the dry food recommended for cats so…read morehaving this close was a real boon.Whilst not cheap it stocks a wide range of pet food and accessories and is sited alongside the kennels which bear the same name.I can't give any recommendation for the kennels except to say that the only time I phoned them for a place for my two cats, they were fully booked and the lady said she could have filled her places twice over with the number of people ringing up.The pet shop doesn't sell animals. It is a very good pet food,medication and accessory store.Good depth of stock for things like Iams and Hills but also lesser known brands such as James Wellbeloved.Accessories for fish and small animals such as hamsters too.