G3  LAKESIDE GARDEN CENTRE
Crockerton
The unique setting provides a fantastic inspiration for gardeners of all abilities. Stroll around the garden centre, feeding the ducks and geese 
who have chosen to make the lake their home.  A wide range of trees, shrubs, perennials & patio plants, & garden sundries. Now established for over 2 decades, the garden centre offers helpful, friendly advice, & its plant finding service is rarely beaten. 
OPEN: Mon-Sat 8.30-5.30. Sun 10.30-4.30. Crockerton Shopping Centre. 
1m S of Warminster on the A350.
www.fonthill-lakeside.com. 
01985-217413.
F4 ORCHARD PARK
Gillingham
Now one year old! Orchard Park is a purpose built, all weather garden centre - developed from a specialist plant centre.
Covered walkways & plant areas with indoor & outdoor plants, garden gifts sundries and equipment, fencing, garden cabins, stoneware & furniture. It is also home to Orchard Café & Lagan Farm Traditional Meats – grown here on the adjoining farm. Plenty of parking for cars & coaches. Easy level access for all. 
OPEN: Mon-Sat 9-6. Sun 10-4.30. 
On the Shaftesbury Road out of Gillingham, B3081. www.orchardpark.uk.net. 
Richard Cumming. 01747-835544.


F4  WHEATHILL LANE GARDEN &
LANDSCAPE CENTRE
Milborne Port
A family-run garden centre situated on
3 acres, largely under cover.  Everything & more that you require for your garden - 
offering stock at sensible prices - plus that all important  personal service.  Ample parking.  Coffee shop.  Electric wheelchair available by appointment.  
OPEN: Summer Mon-Sat 9-5.30, Sun 10-4.  Winter: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4.  
N off A30 at Milborne Port.  Follow brown tourist signs to centre.  Mr P Reynolds.  01963-251500.
E5  CASTLE GARDENS
Sherborne
The beautiful 18th century walled kitchen gardens of Sherborne Castle provide a magnificent setting & a perfect sheltered  
enclosure for our fantastic range of garden plants, which is unrivalled. With over 20 knowledgeable friendly staff, this garden centre has built a reputation as the place to visit for quality, friendliness, service & expertise. Thousands of hardy plants including trees, roses, shrubs & perennials are kept in stock all year round, all covered by our 2 year guarantee.
OPEN: 2008 Daily 9-6. New Road.  
On SE of Sherborne, next to Sherborne Castle. 01935-814633.


E5  BRIMSMORE GARDENS
Yeovil
The sister garden centre to Castle Gardens was built in 1992, & has since made a reputation as a plant centre, with tremendous range,
quality & expertise always available. 
Brimsmore Gardens has large covered outdoor areas with inspirational displays. It also features a delightful Coffee Shop for delicious homemade lunches, or just a drink. To complement the Coffee Shop, there is our fantastic Farm Shop, packed full of local delights.
OPEN: 2008 Daily 9-6. 
Tintinhull Road. NW out of Yeovil on A37 signed towards Ilchester, then bear L as you exit Yeovil on to road towards Tintinhull & Martock. Garden centre on R hand side just out of Yeovil.
01935-814633 


E6  POUNDBURY GARDEN CENTRE
Nr Dorchester
Dorchester's new Garden Centre, set at the end of a beautiful sweeping crescent in Prince Charles's Poundbury is next to a children's play area & attractive park.
A group of old farm buildings have been sympathetically restored.  Hardy plants (with a 
2 year guarantee), trees, shrubs, herbaceous, climbers, roses, & bedding plants. Gift & garden supplies & café/restaurant.
OPEN: 2008 Mon-Sat 9-6.  Sun 10.30-4.30.
In the heart of Poundbury, on Poundbury Farm Way -  follow the signs from the A35 Monkey Jump roundabout or from Dorchester town centre.
01305-257250


C5  CHARD GARDEN CENTRE
Cuttifords Door, nr Chard
A garden centre where many of the plants are grown on its own nursery.  A wide selection of common and not so common plants are offered, many
chosen for their outstanding garden performance.   The garden shop provides a large range of tools & sundries along with pots, garden ornaments & gifts.  
OPEN: 2008 Summer: Mon-Sat 9-5.30, Sun 10-4,  Bank Hols 10-5.  Winter: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4.  
From Taunton follow A358 towards Chard.  
First R after Hornsbury Mill.  01460-63088.
B6  OTTER NURSERIES GARDEN CENTRE
Ottery St Mary
Nestling in East Devon’s tranquil countryside, you’ll find one of the Southwest’s largest garden centres. This family-owned business has a real traditional feel, with over 75% of the plants grown in Otter’s own nurseries, and over an acre under cover.
 The restaurant has a great reputation for good food, prepared on-site using the best of local ingredients. 
OPEN: Mon-Sat 9-5.30. Sun 10.30-4.30. Mar-Dec late night shopping Weds.
On the A30 follow the brown tourist signs. www.otternurseries.co.uk. 
01404-815815


A6  ST BRIDGET NURSERIES
Exeter
Voted Nursery Retailer of the Year 2006/07, these family-owned garden centres have been growing plants for over 
 80 years in its nursery in Exeter.  Experienced friendly staff, free parking and coffee shops at both centres. 
One centre is at Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, and the other at Old Rydon Lane, Exeter.
OPEN: 2008 Summer Mon-Sat 8-5.30. Sun 10.30-4.30.
Bank Hols 9-5.  Winter Mon-Sat 8-5, Sun 10.30-4.30. Bank Hols 9-5. 
Clyst St Mary: From J30 M5, follow A3052 to Sidmouth. It's after village of Clyst St Mary on the R before Westpoint.
Old Rydon Lane: From J30 M5 take the Exeter A379.  Take 3rd L, then immediately L after lane merger.
www.stbridgetnurseries.co.uk.  01392-873672


A6  BERNAVILLE NURSERIES
Cowley, Exeter
A fantastic array of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and expertise awaits you at this wonderful family run nursery. The newly extended shop area stocks a wide assortment of garden accessories, houseplants, gifts, furniture, kitchen ware, clothing and much, much more! 
Don’t forget to leave time for a delicious coffee, tea, lunch or snack at the Lily Pond Restaurant. 
OPEN: Mon–Sat 9.00 –5.30, Sun 10.30-4.30. 
On the A377 Crediton road, just outside Exeter. www.bernaville.co.uk.  01392-851326
B4  WILLOWBROOK NURSERY &
GARDEN CENTRE
West Buckland, Wellington
A family-run garden centre with helpful & friendly staff,
a well stocked garden shop & outside plant area with wide choice of award winning plants. Also café/tea rooms, bird & pet centre, Bow aquatic centre, Aquarius pools & leisure, statues & pots, conservatories, sheds & summerhouses, slabs & fencing. 
OPEN: 2008 Mon-Sat 9-5.30. Sun 9.30-5. 
On main A38 between Taunton & Wellington, opposite Blackbird Inn, 1m from M5 J26, 2m from Wellington. 01823-461324.
www.willowbrooknurseryandgardencentre.co.uk


C4  MONKTON ELM GARDEN CENTRE
Monkton Heathfield
Taunton’s brightest growing garden, pet & aquatic centre is well worth a visit. Extensive plant range,huge garden shop & plant house,
gifts galore, patio & shed village, stoneware & water features, garden furniture, family restaurant, children’s play area, disabled facilities & free parking. Qualified & experienced staff always available for advice. 
OPEN: Mon-Sat 9-5.30. Sun 10.30-4.30. 
2m from Taunton on the A38 towards Bridgwater. 01823-412381. www.monkton-elm.co.uk. 
C3  SANDERS GARDEN WORLD®
Brent Knoll
Sanders GardenWorld® is the the current UK Garden Centre of the Year offering the visitor  everything from gifts
to outdoor plants.  This all-weather destination centre has an undercover outdoor walkway & large shop.  The Lemon Grove restaurant, with its heated terrace & Mediterranean décor, serves breakfasts, mid-morning coffee, lunches & afternoon teas.
OPEN: 2008 Mon-Sat 9-6.Sun 10-4.30. 
First half-hour browsing. 
Just off M5 J22. www.sandersgardenworld.co.uk. 01278 761111

D3  CHEDDAR GARDEN CENTRE
Opening in March 2006 with over 350,000 sq ft dedicated to every aspect of gardening, from quality plants to water gardens. 
Our knowledgeable and approachable team of garden experts are passionate about gardening & happy to offer advice. There are large indoor pet & aquatics centres, a great gifts, crafts & hobbies section & a scrumptious restaurant serving everything from Sunday roasts to tea & homemade cakes. 
OPEN: Summer 9-6. Winter 9-5. 
On the A371 just outside Cheddar, before you reach Draycott. www.cheddargardencentre.co.uk. 01934-745200
D2  BLAGDON WATER GARDENS
Upper Langford
One of Britain’s few specialist aquatic centres, Blagdon has everything you could possibly need, including the new Reptile House. The display ponds & streams at the entrance were designed & built by local writer, Peter May.  These delightful features show what can be constructed in your own garden using the products & plants in stock. 
OPEN: 2008 All year Mon-Sat 9-5.30 (Summertime: 9-6), Sun 10.30-4.30. 
Bath Rd, Upper Langford. Just off the A38 at Churchill. www.blagdonwatergardens.co.uk
Roger Smith. 01934-852973
E2  CLEEVE NURSERY
Cleeve Nursery is a family run business renowned for expert advice and good plant knowledge. Set in the country, it offers an exceptional range of mostly home-grown
plants with a strong emphasis on quality. An extensive range of core gardening products are sold. Plant Border Design, based on expertise gained from over 20 years, is a popular service provided at the centre. Small coffee shop on site. 
OPEN: 2008 Summer Mon-Sat 9-6, winter 9-5. 
Sun & Bank Hols 10-5 all year. 
On the main A370 main Bristol to Weston-super-Mare road in Cleeve. 01934-832134. www.cleevenursery.co.uk. 
E1  BRACKENWOOD PLANT &
GARDEN CENTRE
Abbots Leigh, nr Bristol 
A wonderful 12 acre site backing onto Leigh Woods & only a mile from Clifton Suspension Bridge. A superb selection of plants of all types 
including the rare & unusual, many grown on site. 
A knowledgeable team of staff & inspiring plant displays. 
OPEN: 2008 Every day. Summer 9-5.30. Winter 8.30-5. On the A369 within the Leigh Court Estate, 3 miles from J19 (M5) towards Bristol. 
www.brackenwood-plantandgardencentre.com
01275 375292. 
E2  WHITEHALL GARDEN CENTRE,
 Whitchurch
A terrific selection of plants in eye catching displays, & a restaurant that seats over eighty serving lovely home cooked meals. 
A staff that pride themselves offering great service – so come along and visit.  For details of talks, lectures & activities for children & adults visit www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk. 
OPEN: Sun 10.30-4.30. 
6 Mar-9 Oct Mon-Sat 9-5.30, then 9-5. 
Just off the A37, look out for the brown signs.
01275-832296 


F2  FONTHILL GARDEN CENTRE
Bitton. 
This family-run business has developed a reputation as a gardeners’ paradise by consistently supplying quality plants for over 30 years, with the help of friendly & knowledgeable staff. Choose from a wide variety of plants, pots, garden furniture & giftware, or simply take in the inspirational displays, then
put your feet up & enjoy a tasty snack in the coffee shop. 
OPEN: Mon-Fri 8-5. Sat 9-5. Sun 10.30-4.30. 
Bath Road. On the A431 between Bristol & Bath. www.fonthill-lakeside.com. 01179-323110.
G2  WHITEHALL GARDEN CENTRE,
Lacock
The biggest plant retailer in Wiltshire, winner of the Ruxley Rose Award for the Best Plant Area in the South West, our Farm Shop winner of Taste of The West 
Bronze Award.  Welcoming restaurant with seating for over 100 people. So come along and make a day out. For details of talks, lectures & activities for children & adults visit www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk. 
OPEN: Sun 10.30-4.30. 
26 Mar-9 Oct: Mon-Sat 9-6, then 9-5 or 5.30. 
Just off the A350 Lacock bypass. 01249-730204