Shopping Guide: Swincar Nurseries

A Shopper's Guide to This Garden Centre

Why You Should Visit

  • A Haven for Plant Lovers: You'll find a wide and varied selection of plants and flowers, both indoor and outdoor. The plants are well-maintained and often cheaper, even half the price of other nearby garden centers.
  • Excellent Value for Money: Shoppers can expect reasonable and competitive prices for plants, plant care items, and even planters. You might even snag some fantastic bargains, especially during sales on planters.
  • All-Year-Round Selection: The location offers a wide array of plants and trees throughout the year, catering to diverse gardening needs.
  • Friendly and Helpful Staff: Expect to encounter pleasant, cheerful, and service-oriented staff. They are known for their helpfulness, offering assistance with loading purchases, and providing friendly advice.
  • Convenient Amenities:
    • Parking: A good amount of customer parking is available.
    • Coffee and Treats: You can enjoy a coffee or tea from the on-site coffee hut, run by the charming Charlotte. The coffee is gorgeous, and the desserts are a must-try.
    • New Cafe (coming soon): A new cafe is being built, promising an expanded experience.
  • Garden Essentials: You will find everything you need for your garden and allotment.
  • Specific Finds:
    • Plug Plants: This is a great place to buy geranium plug plants.
    • Potting Compost: One shopper bought potting compost and received excellent service from a staff member who helped with loading.
    • House Plants: A fantastic selection of house plants.
  • Immaculate and Well-Maintained: The garden center is known for its cleanliness and the exceptional care taken of its plants.
  • Regular New Stock: There is a constant turnover of new stock, especially for indoor plants and succulents.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

  • Parking: Be aware that parking can sometimes be awkward, although a "good amount" is available.
  • Limited Amenities: If you require public restrooms, you might want to inquire about the current status, as they were in the process of building a new cafe which may include toilets.