With the weather getting warmer, and the bank holiday almost here, a visit to the garden centre is always a great weekend activity.
Whether it’s flowers and shrubs for the garden or pot plants for the home, garden centres and nurseries offer a vast range.
Even better is the fact that many also have lovely little cafes where you can rest your feet over a coffee and slice of cake in the sun.
Here are the best garden centres in the Bristol area, all rated 4.5 or above on Google Reviews.
1. Elmwood Nursery and Garden Centre, Westerleigh Road, Henfield, Bristol, BS36 3UP.
Elmwood Nursery and Garden Centre scores 4.8, which is no surprise when you see the reviews from happy visitors. One called it the ‘best place anywhere for plants and sundries’ and another said ‘this nursery is by far the best for quality, price and knowledge in the area - the plants sold here grow really well’. | Google
2. Cleeve Nursery and Garden Centre, 138 Main Road, Cleeve, Bristol, BS49 4PW.
This well-established garden centre near Bristol scores 4.5 and is described as a ‘lovely place with friendly service’. ‘Staff know their stuff’ said another, with several visitors praising its food and the fact it serves the ‘best breakfast’. | Google
3. Middlecombe Nursery, 27 Wrington Road, Congresbury, Bristol, BS49 5AN.
Scoring 4.8 on Google, Middlecombe Nursery has ‘helpful, knowledgeable staff, great value and a brilliant selection all year round’ according to one regular. Another liked the fact there was ‘always a friendly face’ at this family-run business. | Google
4. JG Nursery, Frenchay Park Road, Bristol, BS16 1JA.
Scoring a perfect 5 out of 5 on Google Reviews, JG Nursery is currently the top scorer in Bristol. ‘A real little gem, friendly, helpful and easy access’ was one customer’s verdict. Another highlighted the ‘great customer service and advice’. | Google