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Poole
Compton Acres Plant Centre – Garden Shopping & Plants in Dorset
About: Located in the large privately owned garden Compton Acres, you could easily spend a full morning or afternoon mooching around The Plant Centre. Perhaps take some inspiration from their stunning grounds and gardens and then visit their shop to take a little away with you?
The Plant Centre at Compton Acres supplies a wide range of perennials, shrubs and seasonal bedding plants. They specialise in unusual and exotic plant species, including a number found within the grounds themselves. Some of their most popular plants include Acers, Rhododendrons and top quality David Austin Roses.
You'll also find pots and sculptures, bird care, indoor plants, garden tools, solar lighting, and a variety of seeds and bulbs.
As it's a part of the estate, why not pop in to the cafe while you're there for a treat?
Location: 164 Canford Cliffs Rd, Poole BH13 7ES
Opening hours: 7 days per week, 10am to 6pm Mon to Sat, 10am to 5pm Sun
Compton Acres Plant Centre FAQs
What can I buy at Compton Acres Plant Centre?
Products like plants, garden tools, gifts, and seasonal items.
Is Compton Acres Plant Centre open year-round?
Open all year round and sell Christmas Trees in Winter.
Do I need a ticket to visit the Compton Acres Plant Centre?
No, it's free entry.
Where is Compton Acres Plant Centre located?
Garden Centre in Poole - 164 Canford Cliffs Rd, Poole BH13 7ES.
Does Compton Acres offer garden advice or planting services?
Yes, they offer brilliant customer service and would be happy to help with any planting advice or queries.
Is there parking at Compton Acres Plant Centre?
There are plenty of car parking spaces for visitors outside the main entrance to Compton Acres. Both spacious and welcoming.
Are dogs allowed in Compton Acres Plant Centre?
Dogs are allowed in both the gardens and their café and tearooms. However, they do ask that visitors kindly respect the space of other visitors and keep the dogs on leads.
B&Q Poole – Your Local DIY & Garden Centre in Dorset
About: Although B&Q isn't a dedicated garden centre it has everything you need for your gardening projects. Seasonal plants, pots, furniture, tools, fencing - you name it, they have it. You can order online and click and collect too for convenience
Location: Fleets Ln, Fleetsbridge, Poole BH15 3BN
Opening hours: 7 days per week, 8am to 5pm Mon to Sat, 10am to 4pm Sun
B&Q Poole FAQs
Where is B&Q Poole located?
B&Q Poole is conveniently located in Fleets Ln, Fleetsbridge, Poole BH15 3BN, making it easy to access for residents across Poole and Dorset.
What are the opening hours of B&Q Poole?
B&Q Poole is open 7 days a week, to serve all your DIY, home improvement, and garden needs.
Does B&Q Poole offer garden centre products?
Yes, B&Q Poole has a dedicated garden centre with plants, soil, tools, outdoor furniture, and gardening supplies.
Can I order online and pick up in-store at B&Q Poole?
Yes, you can shop online and choose the convenient click-and-collect option at B&Q Poole.
Does B&Q Poole offer tool hire or equipment rental?
Yes, B&Q Poole provides tool hire services for a wide range of DIY and gardening equipment.
Does B&Q Poole provide home delivery services?
Yes, home delivery is available on selected products, making it easy to get everything you need delivered to your doorstep.
Is there parking available at B&Q Poole?
B&Q Poole offers ample free parking for customers to make your shopping trip hassle-free.
Chestnut Nursery Poole – Community Garden Centre in Dorset
About: Chestnut Nursery is a garden plant nursery which grows and sells a range of bedding, perennials, climbers, shrubs, grasses, bamboos, ferns, herbs, conifers, fruit trees and exotic. You can also buy compost, pots, honey, coal and logs. It's conveniently located adjacent to the western entrance of Poole Park, it occupies the former Poole Council nursery site and is open to the public six days a week.
Chesnut Nursery is a mental health charity project run by volunteers.
Location: 75 Kingland Rd, Poole BH15 1TN, United Kingdom
Opening Hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 9am to 4pm
- Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Chestnut Nursery Poole FAQs
What is Chestnut Nursery in Poole?
Chestnut Nursery is a community-focused garden centre in Poole, Dorset, offering a wide range of plants, shrubs, and gardening products while supporting adults with mental health needs.
Where is Chestnut Nursery located?
Chestnut Nursery is located near Poole Quay in Dorset. It’s easy to access and well signposted for visitors looking for local plant centres.
What does Chestnut Nursery sell?
Chestnut Nursery offers outdoor plants, shrubs, herbs, compost, pots, garden ornaments, and seasonal items – all grown or assembled on-site by volunteers.
Is Chestnut Nursery open to the public?
Yes, Chestnut Nursery is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to browse, shop, and support this meaningful local charity.
Does Chestnut Nursery offer gardening advice?
Friendly staff and volunteers are happy to offer basic plant care advice and tips to help you choose the right plants for your home or garden.
Is parking available at Chestnut Nursery?
Yes, limited parking is available on-site or nearby. It’s easily walkable from central Poole and the Quay.
Lytchett Matravers
The Old Piggery – Independent Garden Centre in Dorset
About: The Old Piggery Garden Centre site is based in Lytchett Matravers just 6 miles from the centre of Poole. It has had significant restoration and is a magical gardening experience in stunning grounds. You can find anything from bedding plants, shrubs, perennials, specimen trees and more. They have a great selection of terracotta pots, french gardenalia and garden furniture
Location: The Old Piggery Bere Farm, Wareham Road, Poole BH16 6ER, United Kingdom
Opening hours: Tues to Sat 10am to 4.30pm
The Old Piggery FAQs
Where is The Old Piggery Garden Centre located?
The Old Piggery Garden Centre is located in Dorset, just outside Poole, making it easily accessible for visitors from across the local area.
What does The Old Piggery Garden Centre sell?
The centre offers a variety of outdoor plants, shrubs, compost, garden tools, pots, seasonal decorations, and locally made gifts and homeware.
Is The Old Piggery an independent garden centre?
Yes, The Old Piggery is a family-run, independent garden centre known for its personal service and friendly atmosphere.
Does The Old Piggery Garden Centre offer parking?
Yes, there is free parking available on-site for visitors, making it convenient for plant shopping and browsing.
Does The Old Piggery sell local or handmade products?
Yes, The Old Piggery Garden Centre is known for selling unique, locally made gifts, garden ornaments, and home décor.
Gillingham
Thorngrove Garden Centre & Secret Garden Café Near Gillingham
About: Thorngrove Garden Centre has been a beloved fixture in Gillingham for more than half a century, offering a charmingly traditional experience.
Alongside an extensive array of plants and gardening necessities, they are home to The Secret Garden Café, renowned for its delicious homemade fare. From hearty breakfasts to satisfying lunches, and a tempting assortment of sandwiches, coffee, and cakes, they cater to every taste. Additionally, their gift and lifestyle shop showcases a distinctive collection of homewares, unique gift ideas, books, greetings cards, locally sourced products, and an array of sundries. Thorngrove is also known for hosting seasonal events, including engaging crafts for children and informative gardening workshops.
Location: Common Mead Ln, Gillingham SP8 4RE
Opening Hours:
- Monday-Saturday 9:00-17:00
- Sundays 10:00-16:00
Thorngrove Garden Centre FAQs
Where is Thorngrove Garden Centre located?
Thorngrove Garden Centre is located in Gillingham, Dorset, and is easily accessible for visitors from surrounding towns and villages.
What can I find at Thorngrove Garden Centre?
Thorngrove offers a wide range of plants, shrubs, garden tools, pots, compost, gifts, and seasonal products. It also features a popular on-site café.
What is the Secret Garden Café at Thorngrove?
The Secret Garden Café is a relaxing spot within the garden centre, offering homemade cakes, light lunches, hot drinks, and locally sourced food.
Is Thorngrove Garden Centre dog-friendly?
Well-behaved dogs are typically welcome in many garden centres, but please check directly with Thorngrove for their current pet policy.
Does Thorngrove Garden Centre have parking?
Yes, there is free on-site parking available for garden centre and café visitors.
Is Thorngrove Garden Centre wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the site is designed to be accessible, including pathways and café facilities for visitors with mobility needs.
Wimborne
Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre – Leading Wimborne Garden Centre
About: At Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre you will find an Animal & Play Area with lots of space for your children to run around, a playground, picnic benches and our resident chickens, ducks and goats! FInd all you could want for your gardening needs, and stop off at their cafe afterwards to complete your trip.
Location: Broom Hill, Wimborne BH21 7DF
Opening Hours:
- Monday-Saturday 8:30-15:30
- Sunday 10:30-16:30
Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre FAQs
Where is Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre located?
Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre is located in Wimborne, Dorset, and is easily accessible from Ferndown, Bournemouth, and the surrounding area.
What does Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre offer?
You’ll find a wide selection of plants, shrubs, trees, garden tools, furniture, gifts, and seasonal décor, all within a well-stocked and beautifully maintained centre.
Is there a café at Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre?
Yes, the on-site café offers hot drinks, cakes, breakfasts, and light lunches, making it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
Is Stewarts Broomhill wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the garden centre is wheelchair accessible with step-free access, wide aisles, and disabled parking spaces available on-site.
Is parking available at Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre?
Yes, there is free customer parking on-site, including accessible spaces near the entrance.
Are dogs allowed at Stewarts Broomhill Garden Centre?
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the garden centre, but policies may vary in the café—please check locally.
Wareham
Holme for Gardens - Family-Run Garden Centre Near Wareham
About: Enjoy breakfast, lunch and cakes in Holme for Garden's conservatory area or dine 'Al Fresco' around thier Landscaped Gardens and Ponds with your dogs! When shopping for gardening essentials, explore their vibrant plants and gardening tools. Also, don't forget to browse their Farm Shop and stunning gardens.
Location: Holme Nurseries Ltd, West Holme, Wareham BH20 6AQ
Opening Hours:
- Monday-Saturday 9:00-17:30
- Sunday 10:30-16:30
Holme for Gardens FAQs
Where is Holme for Gardens located?
Holme for Gardens is located near Wareham in Dorset, making it a charming destination for garden lovers and foodies alike.
What can I find at Holme for Gardens?
Holme for Gardens offers a beautiful garden centre, a nursery with a wide variety of plants, a café serving homemade food, and a farm shop with local produce.
Can I buy plants and gardening supplies at Holme for Gardens?
Yes, the nursery offers a wide range of plants, shrubs, and gardening essentials to suit all skill levels.
Is parking available at Holme for Gardens?
Yes, free parking is available for all visitors.