Best garden centre?
Posted by TanMor27@reddit | miltonkeynes | View on Reddit | 12 comments
Hi all, looking to do up a garden and wanted to know what a local would say the best garden centre (or centres) is in and around MK? I don't even mind driving about 45-60 minutes out of MK if it's worth it. I've googled of course, but just curious to know if locals know of any hidden gems that have a good selection of plants of a decent quality and not overly expensive. Thanks in advance for any recommendations!
No_Store_5304@reddit
if your are willing to go to near Wendover there are two just outside the town, Worlds End (part of the blue diamond group) and another opposite that I dont know the name of.
Agreeable_Mongoose72@reddit
Buckingham Nuyard Flitwick Cherry Trees nr Potterspury There's one opposite Centre Pacs nr Ampthill xant remember name but open April to Sept. Tring isn't bad
Dobbies overpriced Frosts or whatever they are called is now rubbish
pabloq@reddit
Alban Hill in Sherrington is a good small place with plenty of choice.
I haven't been there yet this year but there is also a small nursery in Sherrington that can be good and cheap if things are g(r)o(w)ing well.
Other than that, Cramporns in CMK is always a winner.....
nooknooks76@reddit
The small one has closed unfortunately
SousVideRomance@reddit
Best off making the trek to Buckingham Garden Centre
witchygypsy24@reddit
Buckingham garden centre is another good one not yet mentioned. Smaller than some of the others but a great independent vibe, good range of stuff & lovely food in the cafe!
FinchMandala@reddit
For great quality and inexpensive plants I can't recommend Hudsons enough.
Away_Refrigerator823@reddit
Poplars near Toddington (junc 12 M1) is really good
vivalaalice@reddit
Frosts is great if you want the whole garden centre experience locally, like farm style shop, cafe, overpriced seasonal items as well as actual plants etc. Cherry Lane is generally good and decently priced. My ‘off the beaten path’ pick is Poplars, near Toddington. It’s huge inside so great for a rainy day, good selection of actual plants and has some bits I’ve not seen at other garden centres (also a great houseplant selection)
My credentials are that I’m Autistic and going garden centres became a borderline special interest for me a few years ago 😭
imagudspellar@reddit
Wilton lock is nice but relatively small you also drive past a cool little shopping village called The Shires on the way, Beckworth Emporium is nice and has an amazing food hall, At one point I would’ve recommended either of the 2 in Woburn sands but one is closing and the other has gone to shit.
Substantial_Air_1473@reddit
Kempston Nurseries just west of Bedford is very good and cheap
Loud_Narwhal7721@reddit
Try cherry lane or bell plantation. Both near and around towcester. Dobbies in Fenny is okay.