Lumby Garden Centre - Your Shopping Guide

Why You Should Visit

• Plant Selection: You'll find a great selection of plants, including starter herbs, vegetables, and a variety of plants you might not see elsewhere. The plants are in good condition.
• Bonsai: A nice variety of bonsai trees are available, and they are in exceptionally good condition for a garden centre. They are well-priced considering their size.
• Gifts and Home Decor: The location offers lovely gifts for the home and garden.
• Cafe Experience:
  • The extended cafe serves lovely food, including quick snacks, cakes, regular meals, and daily specials. You can enjoy a full English breakfast (around £18 for two breakfasts, a cappuccino, and a pot of tea has been mentioned). The bacon is particularly well-regarded.
  • Prices in the cafe are fair.
  • There is plenty of seating, both indoors and covered outdoor seating available.
• Friendly and Helpful Staff: The staff are efficient, friendly, and make you feel welcome. You can also expect knowledgeable advice, particularly from a staff member named Donald regarding plants and growing.
• Convenient Location: It's conveniently located just off the A1.
• Dog-Friendly (Mostly): The cafe allows dogs, so your furry friends can join you.
• Additional Services: They provided a great service at Christmas, trimming and delivering a Christmas tree.
• Overall Value: The garden centre offers good prices for plants and pots.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

• Staff Knowledge and Assistance: Be aware that you might encounter inconsistencies in staff knowledge or assistance. One experience involved a staff member unable to answer a question and relying on colleagues, resulting in a less-than-helpful interaction. In this instance, a customer found the assistance at a competitor superior.
• Dog Policy Concerns: Though the cafe welcomes dogs, you might experience inconsiderate dog owners, such as those bringing dog beds into aisles.
• Specific Product Availability: One customer had trouble finding a specific type of compost, which led them to seek alternatives elsewhere.