The Garden - Oakham

We visited today and also went to the Christmas greeting. it was by far the best I ever was. could not recommend it very enough and will certainly visit again next year!

Christmas time is the best time to visit Gates. Their collection of Christmas ornaments and decorations is second to none. Yes, they have much, much more than just garden stuff. Too much to mention, so I took pics. It really is a grand day out visiting here. Highly recommend coming here.

Visited one hour before closing on a Sunday, it was still very busy. They had made a lot of effort decorating for Christmas. Plenty to look at, both for Christmas and generally. There is a restaurant and cafe. They have a well stocked farm shop selling quality goods. Enjoyed our visit.

Massive place, one of the best garden centres I've been to. Do note, dogs are NOT allowed inside. Toilets here. Disabled parking. 2 eating places there, one smaller cafe and one restaurant. Massive selection of plants, outdoor stuff, indoor stuff, candles. Footwear, 2 clothes shops, a farm shop and a toy section. Basically there are shops within the inside.! And if you love home decor, you need to pay this one a visit, trust me !! Pet store too. Huge car park. Dog walking area one end of car park. If you need a garden centre this is the one for you. Something to look at for everyone. Plenty of staff so service is quick. Recommended.

Gates garden center was great for a day out. We got there for 9:30 and started with a coffee in the coffee shop at the top of the hill. We worked our way down through the shops and garden center and had lunch in the restaurant, the food and service was good, a little slow due to how busy it was but non the less good was good when it arrived.