American Couple Reacts: UK Garden Centre's Are AMAZING! Americans are Jealous! Burford Garden Centre

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

It's British vs American again! Spoiler, Britain beats the USA big time here! We looked at Bent's Garden Centre back in the early part of the year. Now we look at Burford! We as Americans are in actual SHOCK at these UK Garden Centre's! This is UNREAL! We don't have these in America! Americans are jealous United Kingdom! Our Garden Centre's have plants, yours have mini golf, art galleries, playgrounds, restaurants and so much more! These may be our favorite things in the UK. Let us know if you have been and which is your favorite? Thank you SO much for watching! If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to our channel, it is the BEST way to support our channel and it's FREE! Also, please click the Like button. Thank you for your support!

[@susansmiles2242]

After watching your video on Bents Garden Centre we decided to visit as we only live about an hour away. Since then we have been several time the last just a few days ago because they have all the Christmas displays set out. I really wish I could send you some pictures of all the decorations and trees absolutely amazing Regarding the David Austin roses a lot of our garden centre’s sell them and I have quite a few in my own garden they are really lovely

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

@susansmiles2242 That's so cool!!

[@paulradford438]

Was in bents yesterday as live around the corner. The Xmas bents is amazing x just spent £240 in their wanted to cry at the price but it's about $300

[@susansmiles2242]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow if I go again before Xmas I will try to put some photos on your Facebook page xx

[@Anon-mk4ms]

Garden centres started out just after WW2 and have grown bigger organically (pun VERY much intended) over time, the spread of people having motor cars after the war has aided in this greatly.

[@guyjohnl]

Garden Centres are a staple in the UK. At Christmas they do some of the best decorations and displays. Great video again. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@BlackWolf-uk2yb]

I was just about to add the same thing that leading up to Xmas these places are AMAZING!

[@alysoncaddick6344]

Yes, I just can't resist a visit before Christmas but spend far too much! I used to run a 30-bed care home which had massive rooms and big staircases, so I had so much fun using the money I raised decorating my giant house. We also had huge enclosed gardens with raised beds and rescue chickens, so the garden centres were visited all year to keep the garden looking beautiful.

[@helenfrances4332]

Great for gifts and smelly candles but they tend to be expensive. The cafes are to keep you there spending money! Some better than others. Xx

[@susanashcroft2674]

As Natasha and Debbie pass through Anything to Declare at the airport on their return home, their suitcases have now strangely taken on a wheelbarrow shape. Natasha is wearing decorative wellington boots, fancy gardening gloves and she has taken on a different shape herself, as beneath her coat she has an ornamental bird bath and bird feeder stand. Meanwhile Debbie glides through customs on a Vespa with bags of strawberry marshmallows and candles filled in her pockets! No nothing to declare Sir/Ma'am...other than UK Garden centres are great. 😃

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

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[@jackierichardson901]

Oh girls you make me appreciate living in England we take for granted our beautiful open spaces and garden centres I hope you are both well sending love and hugs from England x x

[@susanashcroft2674]

@@jackierichardson901 Natasha and Debbie may have to take a special Garden Centre break here to the UK, checking out the bigger garden centres like this one and Bents as you can spend almost a full day in them and especially before Christmas as there is so much to see. In a couple I go to sometimes there have been little robins who 'set up home' as they find their way into the centre. They are not daft, with a warm dry shelter and plenty of their 'food' products available, so what's not to like!

[@jackierichardson901]

@ very true Susan we are very lucky to have such amazing places here although we don’t always appreciate them have a lovely Sunday x x

[@susanashcroft2674]

@@jackierichardson901 Thank you and I hope you have a lovely Sunday too xx

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

There's a pretty good reason why we have Garden Centers like this all over the UK. Sadly I'm old enough to remember. It is down to Sunday Trading laws. Before the 1980's or 90's all shops were closed on Sundays, Cafe's and Restaurant's too were closed on Sundays. But Garden Centers were an exception, because Britain is a nation of gardeners, and weekends particularly Sundays were lacking attractions, so by a loophole in the law allowing Sunday opening, Garden centers began to grow and diversify. I remember in the 1970's, Stapely Water Gardens in N Staffordshire, was considered a Sunday outing destination, attracting people from over 150 miles away, it was so big the huge car parks would be so packed you had to drive around for up to 20 minutes to find a space.

[@rodshepherd5769]

That’s really interesting thanks

[@flowerdolphin5648]

That's really interesting. In Austria everything is still closed on Sundays, except a handful of select stores in busy places with lots of tourists, usually located in train stations.

[@TheCornishCockney]

*centres. Sorry for the pedantic reply,just bothers me. Keep Calm and Buy a Plant.

[@shaunbyrne9037]

Unfortunately Stapely closed down in 2011 or 2012 . Very sad 😢. Its housing now I think .

[@robimusprime8]

Just gonna add to that, I agree fully with you but would like to expand with why we’re avid gardeners. Due to lack of space with housing we all have priveted gardens for a little privacy so we love our little piece of quiet.

[@anthonygager69]

The largest garden centre in the UK is Bridgemere Garden Centre (Blue Diamond Garden Centres), which is located in Nantwich, Cheshire. It covers an area of 50 acres and has over 1 million visitors each year.

[@kellyfairbairn9333]

Christmas at the garden centres are gorgeous

[@trevortowwnsend8605]

Most GB garden centre are similar but Christmas is on another level

[@valeriedavidson2785]

Most garden centres are not as fantastic as this. It is situated in a very expensive part of the Cotswolds.

[@Jane-z2v8c]

Here in Essex we have garden centres like this

[@lynnhamps7052]

@@valeriedavidson2785 I politely disagree, I visit garden centres frequently and the majority are offering a lot more than just plants. We do also have nursery's that are more for specialised and larger shrubs and plants, together with barbecue fuel, firewood, some construction supplies like fencing and decking and horse and dog supplies and less of the fripperies but those are more for nipping in and buying stuff off a list not for browsing or taking the kids or going for lunch.

[@valeriedavidson2785]

@@lynnhamps7052 I have been to a lot of garden centres all around the country and I am aware that they sell a huge amount of other goods but I am telling you that Burford is huge and much 'posher' than most garden centres. It is situated in the Cotswolds and Burford has an average house price of £1,000,000. It is therefore expensive and has the best of everything. It is obvious that you have never been there. I live 25 miles away. Go and look for yourself.

[@allycbythesea7937]

We have 2 as good as this close to where I live in sussex

[@merlinx7014]

The piano in the Loos, is so you can have a tinkle when you tinkle!! 😂🤣

[@medic1627]

🤣🤣

[@screamineaglecafe]

As a Brit and a divorced father, I would regularly take my children to a garden center when I had them at week-ends. We would spend a whole day there as there was always so much to see and do. My local garden center even had a a small petting zoo, playground, a children's entertainer and a lovely cafe for lunch.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Excellent plan!!

[@peterbrazier7107]

Our local Garden Centre is only small, it sells building materials, clothes, books, souvenirs, it has a cafe, oh and it sells plants aswell.

[@stoneoutdooradventures2286]

We also have large farmshops that have all these things inside and out..

[@LindaGlanville]

But can be expensive I get the same veg grown locally in MS cheaper

[@madeleinevowles7229]

Wait until you see the Christmas displays. It will blow your mind 🎄

[@adriantippins3605]

This is pretty much standard for a UK garden centre. Plants, tools, furniture, bbqs, clothes, pets and so much more. The idea is that you spend a lot of time there so you can take your time and not rush. It's all about the positive experience.

[@lizh2213]

I work in a garden centre in the farmshop/food section.. like being in work watching this.. we have a restaurant, gift section, clothes, garden furniture, and not forgetting plants! Strawberry picking in the summer, pumpkin picking in the autumn. All still owned by the same family for over 100 years

[@thomashavard-morgan8181]

You cannot beat a trip to a garden centre on a Sunday, full of nostalgia, goodies and an all round sense of chill, you can spend hours browsing, grab a coffee and just have a nice day out, British garden centres for the win.

[@SophieMitchell-b24]

I agree, you can't beat it :) I feel so blessed to have these beautiful garden centres.

[@rogerbond7811]

We enjoy a visit to one of the local garden centres to share a full English with our dog

[@MrHws5mp]

I have three garden centres within a 15 min drive of my house. None of them are as big and fancy as Burfords, but they all have pretty much the same _range_ of products (not the art gallery though), just not the same _depth_ because they don't have the space. Two of them are host to miniature steam railway enthusiasts who run ride-on trains on tracks laid around the grounds, which are very popular with kids. Two of them are part of chains and so only sell their own range, but one of them is independent and works like an "outdoor department store", renting out units in the grounds to any business who wants one. One of those units is my last local model shop, which also does model railway stuff, so the guys who visit it to feed their hobby can also get their kids interested via the ride-on train, while their wives go wander around the homewares and clothes sections. It's a genius setup. They've got a unit vacant at the moment, Natasha...😉 There's also a converted mill in town which is pretty much like the indoor part of that garden centre but without the "garden" bit. Gardening is a very seasonal activity in the UK, so the garden centres have these other ranges to cushion themselves against the roller-coaster income from pure garden stuff. They go BIG at Christmas, since Christmas trees are naturally in their ball park, and being set up for seasonal changes in product line, they can make a lot of space availaable for ornaments and decorations. They're probably the premiere source for Christmas stuff in the UK these days, not least because they then have HUGE sales of Christmas stuff in Jan/Feb, so if you're strategic and you've got the storage space...

[@markjones127]

After the Cacti when Debbie says "What are those?" the plant is called Kalanchoe Pinnata aka Cathedral Bells, they're a houseplant in the UK as they'd die outside in our winter.

[@ChrisB-pi2lb]

I really enjoy your reactions thankyou 😊

[@helendunbar1845]

I have 3 garden centres within a 20-min drive of my home. All have clothing, café, food/drink, gifts/cards water features, sheds etc... And plants! Always nice places to wander around for an hour or two 🌹🏵️🌻🌷

[@chrismoule7242]

As we do, and another two within 40 minutes. We are very well served.

[@compulsiverambler1352]

This is the first time I've seen Natasha's new hairstyle, just want to say it is amazing! Suits you perfectly.

[@sharonmartin4036]

I agree wholeheartedly. It gives a softness to her face that wasn't there before. I like it.

[@joanormrod4893]

Garden centre is a Sunday treat as a lot of shops closed on Sunday.

[@kristinapettersson1948]

wow what a wonderful garden center. They have everything. 😮Really cool.👍🏻

[@LilMonkeyFella87]

Burford - they call it the "gateway to the Cotswolds". If you was coming up from London, a lot go to Oxford, then from there you head west about 30 miles to The Cotswolds , but about 20 miles into the journey is Burford, which is a lovely little town with lots of the Cotswold style stone buildings

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Because we live in Cheltenham on the other side of the Cotswolds, when we have friends come to visit England we often take them to Burford for their first introduction to the AONB. Such a great market town with amazing history!

[@hollychimchimjams8682]

The garden centre in Kidderminster has a falconry centre too. Love going there for some flowers and then just to stroll around the falconry looking at the birds.😊

[@FuriKitten]

favourite Flowers, I love the Daffodil, Carnations, and the humble Snowdrop and Daisy,

[@SophieMitchell-b24]

My favourite flower is the beautiful white rose. I'm a proud Yorkshire-lass, so that flower is very dear to me. Wonderful video ladies, thank you, and God bless x

[@terencecarroll1812]

What can I say, we love our gardens, and take pride in them. Garden centres are an afternoon out often supplied by local farms and small businesses hence the variety of food. They often have events too featuring specific categories and crafts

[@LilMonkeyFella87]

I would say this is usually considered one of the top 3 garden centres, the top usually being Bents. The other big famous one is Barton Grange Garden Centre in Preston, which is about 30 miles from Bents garden centre. Unfortunately, having a look about on here, I can't seem to find a video on here that does the place justice like the previous Bents one you saw did.

[@carlhancox-no4lj]

Morning lovely ladies , look forward to it as always , be interesting to see how it compares/differs to your previous Bent's video 😊😊

[@peterbradburn9115]

Haven't seen your videos in a while. Lovely to see you again. As others have said, this time of year, you need to find a Christmas garden centre video to react to. They're magical with all the decorations and displays up 😀

[@johnchristmas7522]

Been to Burford Garden Centre and it is good. The very best part, is that the plants, all their plants, that I have bought, have always been excellent. Never any die or fail, would recommend. As a garden Centre it's very good, but a lots of others are too-depends what you expect or want. Enjoy! Go back at Christmas time too, that can be a eye opener as well

[@claregale9011]

Hi ladies , I love Bluebells .my late mother who loved walking her dogs in our local woods in the spring Bluebells carpeted the ground . I now have a Bluebell tattoo in memory of her . Garden centres are great to visit a coffee and catch up with friends then a browse 😊

[@joannesmart6021]

This is local to me, it’s a beautiful place but expensive! I’ve spent far too much money there over the years! The Beckhams live in the village next to me and I can confirm the David is a really nice down to earth guy.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

You are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful area! We take American friends to Burford and Blenheim Palace all the time when they come to visit!

[@mothmagic1]

Thanks for this one. Burford is about thirty minutes drive from home for me. Your pronunciation is spot on. Thhe fact we have such good garden centers is that we are a nation of gardeners at heart.

[@etherealbolweevil6268]

I would occasionally hold short work meetings at garden centres, strategically positioned where all participants could get to them, free parking, decent coffee, lounge areas with good lighting and good ambience. A pleasant change.

[@LeeStewart]

I live in the north east of England and as a child I literally grew up visiting garden centres. What I loved most was walking around seeing all the plants, wooden sheds, ponds with fish and the coffee shops that sold ostentatious desserts and coffee. They’re amazing. You could spend an entire day in them.

[@Chris-c7i8d]

I'm gonna say that pretty much every garden centre in England is a scaled up or down version of this. They all have plants, cakes, hot food, tools, clothes etc, just not as much/ or more. The idea of a garden centre that only only has plants is crazy :-)

[@lucylewis9437]

Love all your videos and your reactions. Another amazing video by you two awesome ladies

[@thomasmoore842]

Absolutely amazing ladies wow 😁😁😁

[@magloyd4907]

Garden centres are often fun places. Nice video. Btw, looking glamorous, ladies. 👏

[@janetnuttall2507]

We love our Garden Centres especially at Chrstmas. You have to check out Barton Grange near Preston in Lancashire. There is mini golf, bowling, curling, cinemas, boat trips, restaurants, food market and really unique restrooms.

[@janetkelly3879]

I’ve been to this garden centre many times and each time it is for hours. I can never just pop in and pick 1 item and rush out. Different seasons bring different things and as most people on here have mentioned, Christmas it becomes a winter wonderland.

[@JillHughes-n1h]

Favourite flower .daffodil,yellow roses and primrose .

[@michelletrudgill4573]

What a beautiful garden centre, theres one half way between us and my mum , we meet there twice a year with other family members for lunch. I love visits around Christmas time it becomes so magical . I just love your faces every time something unusual came round. Thank you girlies really enjoyed this one ❤❤ xx

[@victoriaheath552]

I live 5 mins away from Burford Garden Centre, love going for coffee. This is a garden centre to just be amazed at!! My nieces loved the playground and they came from Australia at Christmas!!! So lucky to have this so close and we do have lots of famous people come!!!

[@lindamerrett6600]

I just love going to my local garden centre before Christmas they have such lovely individual foods.

[@debbie8674]

❤❤ WOW!!! This is unreal. 😊

[@joanormrod4893]

We have a lovely little garden centre in Broadbottom. It has a great restaurant and sells locally home produced food. Doesnt have clothing etc, just plants food and fine dining.

[@weirdbritannia1984]

I love my local garden centre. Mine has a cafe and a restaurant. Clothes shop, toy shop. Amazing items for the home. At Christmas it looks magical. And it has a soft play area for the children,

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Sounds great!

[@christineharrop2061]

I live not too far from Burford. Burford is a fabulous Cotswold village and the Garden Centre is excellent!! Restaurant is great.

[@Tootsiewalls]

Just been to Burford recently, did a video of their Christmas display, my husband is from Oxford so we used to go to Burford a lot, the shops are also beautiful there.

[@Simon-hb9rf]

our local garden centre does a special Christmas display every year, its so popular the local historic railway runs a special service aboard an old steam train along the preserved tracks they manage that just so happens to pass right next to the garden centre bringing people from all around the area, complimentary mulled wine and mince pies included. its fascinating they seem to have been such an integral part of many local communities culture judging by the many fond memories recalled in the comments. all from a quirk in Sunday trading laws, culture is weird like that.

[@TheDizzydiana]

The garden centre I frequent is Wentworth garden centre, it's part of Wentworth Woodhouse stately home. You can also learn about the history of the house and family, currently being renovated by the National Trust.

[@BuntyMcB]

I used to go this this place with my Dad as a kid when it was nothing more than a nursery with a plantsman advising on which tree or seeds/bulbs to buy. I still go there now - more than 60 years later.

[@alangauld6079]

When we go on holiday to a new area and want something to eat, we look for one of two things: A National Trust site or a Garden Centre. Both pretty much guaranteed to have decent food. The torso you were looking at was probably cast resin painted to look like a bronze although, at Burfords, it might have been a genuine bronze($$$$!)

[@feerob7928]

Most of our garden centres have shops/ different departments inside & tea shops ❤

[@JacquelineBarnes-u5y]

These day every little bit of space is taken up by so many outlets from hand make gloves scarves..socks....very forward thinking every one loves a garden centre it's so peaceful and so much to see it's definitely a day out

[@mat5379]

As others have said, we have similar garden centres all over the UK - my favourite near here is Wentworth Garden Centre - as well as the plants/shop there are 2 restaurants, afternoon tea, family farm, adventure playground, a pets & aquatics centre..... There is also a separate Historic Gardens, which OK has a small entry fee but has the gardens, ponds, fountains, maze, a bear pit, deer.....

[@jacquieclapperton9758]

We have B&Q which is a big DIY chain amongst others, much like Home Depot, and they do have garden centres attached but there are very definitely just for plants and hard landscaping items, sheds, fences, gnomes, etc.

[@angelaclarkson7796]

Try looking at Barton Grange Garden Centre in the North West of England, near Preston. Its the most amazing place, especially at Christmas

[@janetwilcock2120]

Garden Centres in the UK are places to enjoy a day out not just to get a few plants. One of the best times to visit is at Christmas when they really go all out with their displays. One of my favourite places is The Hollies Farm Shop in Cheshire. Their “Christmas shop” has just opened and is brilliant as always.

[@di_tattoolover]

Most of our Garden Centres are somewhere you go for a few hours out, not even to buy plants, I go to my local with my friend every week just for a meal in the restaurant, but ours is simiar to this but smaller.

[@BH-rx3ue]

For me its the time of year to make my Annual trip with my mother to a big garden centre near us because they have all their xmas decorations out. Gotta love a garden centre

[@scottwebb1978]

They should show this video to their local garden centre.... call this a garden centre ...this is a garden centre 😅😅

[@rachelbrough8160]

Not all garden centres here are like this, my favourite garden centre close to me is called Wentworth, it's quiet similar to this one only on a much smaller scale, I love going, it's absolutely a day visit, beautiful plants, gardens, food&drink, a lovely cafe, artisan delis, gifts, books, sometimes there is a small farmers market stall there too and it has a little animal farm. My one complaint about this place is it doesn't seem to matter what day you go, it's always busy, it can also be quite expensive too. I usually try to go at least once each season. I totally recommend it.....however, I'd love to visit this one but I really wouldn't know where to start, think it would take me a week or two to get round it all. 😊

[@Mand6619]

Great stuff 👍🏻 Natasha should just move into the garden centre, she wanted everything 😂😂🥰

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Great idea!!

[@davidbennett8598]

Hi ladies, Natasha work in the garden water the flower's & Debbie work with the marshmallows 😂 Both go home on Vespa's to the Cotswolds real Life 🇬🇧🇺🇸👍

[@tinatomkinson7932]

We are 3 minutes from a garden centre called worzels and there is a track for the kids can mini tractor ride xx

[@scottmccarter861]

stunning you get better with every video thanks for getting my day off to a great start. as someone with a very sweet tooth those deserts look great and it all looks very good for wheelchairs too. God bless Scott

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Scott ♥️ ♥️

[@alisonrodger3360]

Just received my David Austin 'Indigo' rose through the post & planted it today - sadly it's just going to look like a collection of twigs till next summer, can't wait for the blooms.

[@barriehull7076]

My Local Garden Centre has a café where you can book a afternoon tea for £19:95 and it has a local farmers butchery department. The piano in the entrance to the loos can only play Handel's water music or “Bridge Over Troubled Water”.

[@alanhodgson6714]

Tong Garden Centre near Bradford is on a similar scale. Even the smaller local versions have loads of stuff like this, and at Christmas...!!!

[@YorkshireSteveb]

There are some big garden centres around that do all sorts of things. Wentworth Garden Centre in Rotherham has a petting zoo, a maze and a woodland 😂

[@BikersDoItSittingDown]

Hi ladies, sorry for a second comment (I was a bit hasty and did not wait until the end) Most garden centres become winter wonderlands over the festive season. They all have a Christmas display that takes at least an hour to walk around. One local garden centre includes a stable with singing reindeers, another has a full model railway for the polar express. Add a nephew or neice to the visit for the full experience.

[@dianeknight4839]

Our local garden centre has a full Christmas Programme, with Elf show, Santa's Grotto complete with Santa, Story time and ice rink. In the Mezzanine you can even have breakfast or afternoon tea with Santa.❤

[@richardbrown7153]

Good Morning Ladies! Late to the party again, but not all UK Garden Centres are like this! My nearest one doesn't have an art gallery, but it does sell a lot of other stuff besides plants including a pet shop. Burford (you said it right Natasha) is a very, very upmarket town in the Cotswolds - a lot of very rich people live there and the prices in shops etc show it! I did like the piano outside the loos - a whole new take on "going for a tinkle" 😂😂 Thank you both for doing another great reaction video, - looking forward to the next one!

[@malcolmnash6023]

Garden centers always try over here, no matter how small they are. They are all pleasant to visit. I've been going to this one at Burford on and off for over 30 years. I've watched it grow. It has never disappointed. Best of all Burford town just a few hundred meters away to the top of the hill, and is in itself pleasant to walk around. Lots of history and right on the edge of the Cotswolds. Your only 30 minutes from Bourton on the Water here. Glad you enjoyed it. Hoping too that you and yours are, and remain well.

[@valeriedavidson2785]

@@malcolmnash6023 I wondered if you are American because of the spelling?

[@malcolmnash6023]

@@valeriedavidson2785 No. English but writing to Americans. So...Be well, and have a fine week, every week.

[@lynnhamps7052]

Here on the Isle of Wight we have several garden centres, A popular one is The Busy Bee it's not huge but it does the most wonderful display at Christmas, full of animatronic polar bears, penguins and seals, Santa Claus of course with his pixie helpers and a fabulous amount of twinkling lights and music. There is an abundance of tree displays with all the decorations on sale and lots of home decor, candles and gift ideas. I love all the small sculpted houses that have lights inside, you can collect a whole village if so desired. They have a large eating area, including a round glasshouse that sells hot and cold food including yummy homemade cakes with ceramic pots of tea or coffee. Outside are water features and greenhouses and of course many plants and real Christmas trees.

[@carolineskipper6976]

We holiday on IOW every year- based in Ryde, and have passed The Busy Bee many times, but never stopped there, despite having read many grerat reviews. Must rectify that next year!

[@lynnhamps7052]

@@carolineskipper6976 It's certainly worth a visit. I think it gets overlooked by non locals because iit has quite a non descript entrance and it sort of comes off the roundabout which is easy to miss. Another good one is Honor and Jeffrey in Sandown, they have a teddy bear cafe which serves really yummy quiche..lol

[@coot1925]

The difference between US & UK garden centres is down to the language difference. In the US a garden is where you grow edible plants / vegetables. A garden in the UK is what you would call a "yard", Front yard or back yard. The typical "English country garden" usually consists of a well manicured lawn with well kept flower beds, a vegetable patch, usually at the far end, a green house, a potting shed & maybe a fruit tree or two. My dad loved his garden. The lawn was so fine that you could almost play pool on it. We had a big fish pond with a cascade, a fountain & flower beds. All along one side was a rose garden.

[@karenattwell5244]

I love garden centres , fantastic for gifts especially Xmas 🎁,also you can get some plant bargains if you know where to look ! ❤

[@annettehighgate7912]

The local garden centre is where I always meet up with my sister for either breakfast or Lunch and then a walk around. As many people have already said, you need to see one at Christmas, it's a totally different level.

[@oz25]

Summers are often short and unpredictable in the UK, so many Garden Centres now offer additional in door attractions and products in order to attract customers all year. Most people aren't buying many plants in November, but they will start planning for Xmas. Most people aren't buying flowers in February, but they might go to a garden centre for lunch.

[@The_Missus93]

I work in a Garden Centre, we have a farm shop with local produce, a butchers, restaurant, garden centre with a gift shop as well as an event space for weddings and such.. we just had our Christmas Market this weekend where there were stalls for local traders and small businesses and live music from a local brass band..it was a lot of fun!

[@duncanalmond7880]

Hello Ladies .... another great reaction video. But, you mentioned that this garden centre was a bit on the 'posh' side. Well spotted! It is after all in Burford ... in the Cotswolds ..... in a very very affluent and 'touristy' part of the country. That said, whilst one or two elements are, perhaps a 'cut above' your average large(ish) UK garden centre, the retail format and product content are pretty much the same for operations throughout most of the UK. Here in South Devon I live within an hour's drive of three large garden centres, very much like the one in the video, and about five marginally smaller operators, but all with the same components, such as a lovely cafe/restaurant and an eclectic mix of products beyond core garden plants and equipment.

[@archiebald4717]

Love these two patriotic girls.

[@wotsitjimbob2271]

Here in West Wales we have garden centres a lot smaller, but they usually offer more than plants. The one we tend to go to has a small gift and card section and cafe but thats about it. We do live in the back of beyond though lol

[@christinebakewell3475]

My smallish garden centre has no food just plants and related items but still has around 40/50 varieties of rose ,👍🇬🇧❤️.

[@johnadey9464]

You could take out a hair dressing concession within the garden centre -there are always units to rent.

[@laughingachilles]

The garden centres used to be mostly about plants, however as you can imagine, business died down in winter. The garden centres realised they needed to branch out (no put intended) to have business all year round. Some of them diversified more than others. A lot of older people go to them in the winter as it's warm, relaxing and there is usually a cafe or restaurant.

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

I watch you two and your reactions often. Hi from Melbourne Australia :)

[@debbie8674]

👋 Chris. Thanks for watching.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Hello!!

[@RCassinello]

Digging Natasha's latest hair. Cool look, sis.

[@michaelwilkinson3296]

Natasha & Debbie , yes we have garden centers , do you use the freeways ? So you must use Rest Stops . Then have you seen our Motorway Service centers , have a look and see what you think

[@teresadixon3342]

Part of everyday life for people in the UK, the awesome garden centre 🎉🎉🎉

[@rogerbond7811]

Many garden centres are independent and dog friendly including the cafe. We often visit Burford Garden Centre this time of year as part of a Christmas shopping trip to the Cotswolds. Despite the dog section they do not allow dogs within the centre. We visit our local garden centres to share a full English breakfast with our dog. Some of best are the independent family run ones which are more personal.

[@MrLunarlander]

I'm guessing that the reason for all the motor vehicles is that Oxford (near to Burford) was historically a major centre for the UK automotive industry.

[@alexandergarratt7257]

Burford Garden centre is amazing. Used to be shop there regularly when it was local to me

[@tantaf8908]

My fav flower is the good old daffodils because when they come out it means summer is on the way

[@PopsWhyte]

Our local garden centre is just like this in Scotland.

[@chrisperyagh]

Some of the garden centres near me have a whole aquarium section where you can buy all manner of fish (and some amphibians) - both tropical and cold water.

[@vanburger]

I've been to both Bents and Burford, Burford is by far the most amazing and interesting constantly changing displays the vehicles change or move to often change the vibe of the whole place. And the food is truly delicious and amazing. Bents is also vast but feels more corporate. There are a lot of Bents style garden centres all over the UK Most areas have a corporate carden centre as there are garden centre chains like Dobeys. But for size and destination Trago Mills near Newton Abbot in Devon is huge check it out.

[@cennethadameveson3715]

Don't worry, some garden centres only do plants and gardening equipment. Still others have ponds, aquariums and reptile departments. As I was taught, biggest isn't always the best and having someone who knows about which plants are best for you garden and helps more than what colour gardening there are. Also its fun exploring the big places for that nuget that brings your garden to life.