It’s spring bank holiday so time for a trip to the garden centre
WITH the four-day bank holiday jubilee weekend well underway, many people across Staffordshire will be looking to get the garden looking great. And that usually means a trip to the garden centre.
A garden centre is often not just for stocking up on plants, but also means a stop in the café and browsing the clothes, homewear and gifts too, so a visit to one can be a day out with a nice lunch thrown in.
There are also often features such as children’s play areas. So it’s a visit for the whole family these days. Many are open over the bank holiday weekend, but be sure to check their websites or Facebook pages before you set off to avoid disappointment.
Here are some of the best garden centres across Staffordshire. There are also other supplies which will be essential, including barbecues and garden furniture for those jubilee parties. These are suggestions, not recommendations.
Byrkley Garden Centre
Located in Burton, this is a great spot for anyone looking to stock up. There is also a café for anyone wishing to make more of an afternoon of their trip.
Location – Byrkley Drive, Burton, GB DE13 9RN
Planters at Bretby
Bretby Garden Centre has a great nursery with a good variety of plants and shrubs to choose from. There is also a restaurant.
Location – Bretby Lane, Burton, DE15 0QS
Stanton Nurseries
The venue says it thrives on supplying and producing both retail and trade customers with a wide range of quality outdoor plants to suit all garden types.
Location – 44 Woodland Rd, Stanton, Burton, DE15 9TH
Lichfield Garden Centre
Lichfield Garden Centre is located just a short drive from Lichfield city centre at Curborough Countryside Centre.
Location – Eastern Avenue Lichfield, WS13 8ES.
Planters Garden Centre
Just a short drive away from Tamworth. Planters Garden Centre also features a restaurant for anyone who is looking to make more a of day trip out of their visit.
Location – Woodlands Farm Trinity Road, Tamworth B78 2EY.
Wolseley Bridge Garden Centre
A great location not far from Stafford. Wolseley Bridge also has a restaurant attached offering a range of afternoon tea as well as sandwiches and hot food.
Location – Wolseley Bridge, Stafford ST17 0YA.
Trentham Shopping Village
In addition to the garden centre there are also a wide range of other shops available for visitors to enjoy. There are also walks, restaurants, bars, and cafés open on the Trentham Estate.
Location – Trentham Estate, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-trent.
Dobbies Garden Centre
A popular national chain of garden centres. Dobbies also has a branch in Staffordshire, including a café. Location – Watling Street Saxon Cross House, ST19 5PP.
Fletcher’s Garden Centre
Located in Ecceshall, Fletcher’s has a great selection of plants available. It also has a café and play area for children.
Location – Bridge Farm, Stone Road, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6JY.
Garners Garden Centre
Garners has a great selection of supplies. It is just a short drive from Newcastle-under-lyme town centre. Location – Cemetery Rd, Silverdale, Newcastle-under-lyme, Newcastle ST5 6SH.
Northwood Garden Centre
Northwood Garden Centre offers a wide range of outdoor plants. There is also a coffee shop on site. Location – Clayton Rd, Clayton, Newcastle-under-lyme ST5 4DH.
Greenheart Plants
Tucked away on a country lane, Greenheart Plants has a variety of outdoor plants on offer. There are also plenty of supplies for the garden over the summer, including barbecues.
Location – Hopton Hall Lane ST18 0AZ Stafford