Gateacre Garden Centre isn't huge but what it lacks in size it makes up for in so many other ways…read more Selling a plethora of garden essentials, home ware, footwear, and food, there really is something for everyone. The plants are and good value for money, I should know my garden is full of them and they look great. In the home department they sell a range of lovely furniture, accessories and have a huge selection of yankee candles which give the shop a pleasing aroma. However, the real magic here happens at Christmas. The shop transforms into a winter wonderland selling all things festive and serving warm mince pies and mulled wine. The displays are fantastic, so much so that you don't want to touch anything! This place is guaranteed to bring out the child in you, there are lights everywhere you turn and immaculately decorated trees lend inspiration by the sleigh load. I highly recommend a trip to Gateacre Garden Centre at any time of year but especially at Christmas.

Today I visited the Gateacre Garden Centre and was greeted by a very impressive "Santa" who stood…read moreat the entrance wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, at his feet lay an open sack containing sweets if you wished to take one - I'm 44 and Santa looked so good he made me stop in my tracks, something I haven't done in many long years - I found myself without warning thrust back to my childhood as I stared at Santa in wonder ! a nice, magical but surreal feeling. The staff have certainly put huge effort into turning a part of their Garden Centre into a mini-grotto displaying different themes of Christmas decorations, all very tastefully done ... once again I found myself return to my childhood as I took time to admire my surroundings - I could easily have spent a small fortune, but as we're so close to Christmas I've already done that so I window shopped instead ! The festive music and wonderful aromas made shopping albeit window a very pleasant experience here. My only negative remark is I find this Garden Centre is a little on the pricey side, so I tend to visit only to gather some nice ideas which I purchase elsewhere for less. However if you don't mind paying a little over then I'd highly recommend this Garden Centre for its huge selection of quality plants and its interesting gift & card shop with a range of lovely gift items to choose from. Well Done to the Gateacre Garden Centre for really capturing the magic of Christmas which they've presented so well to their customers and Thank You for making me feel young again if only for a few moments ;o) x

This place is stuffed full of useful things and it's all cheaperty cheap cheap! If you don't have…read moreyour England flag yet (I am sure you will do, but well just in case) there are plenty on sale here. Outside dustbins (£8.99) - they have plenty of these as well, as compost bins. I found a really useful wash basket to put my washed clothes in as I hang them up on the line or take them down. Plastic seats and plastic steps - hmmm rather a lot of plastic, it's not good for the sea, as it will eventually get there, I don't doubt that. Most of this shop is probably my dad's dreamland - paint galore, brushes, gardening pots of every kind, pet accessories. Would you believe it - reading glasses as well!

The Chandlers discount store in Allerton sells a wide variety of household goods, especially basic…read moreDIY equipment and other bits and bobs (that's how I shall put it as I'm no DIY expert)! Oh, and they sell chocolates too! Anyhow, if you're looking to replace your broken brush or mop, then you're in luck here. Everything in this store sells well in terms of price but I'm not sure about quality as I've not actually bought anything from here. From what I have observed, they have a generous selection of garden related items; this is what hit me most when I first entered. I would consider this store as very handy indeed because it provides all the home and garden essentials and if you're a hobbyist of such trades, you'll enjoy what the store has available.

The flowers I sent were just 5 Star my sister was absolutely delighted with the beautiful…read morearrangement

I have used the Dutch Flower Shop for many years and have always thought of them as being in a…read moredifferent league, highly innovative and of a very high standard. I would definitely recommend them

Decent place, good selection. But perhaps not the most cleanly establishment i have recently…read morevisited. Staff seem friendly enough but the experience was somewhat lacking. Prices are fair, parking was hit and miss. Overall.. decent