Horticulture Centre Shopping Guide

Why You Should Visit

• A Unique Experience for All Ages: You'll find this location is fantastic for both children and adults, offering something for everyone. Toddlers and older generations alike seem to enjoy the variety of attractions.
• Diverse Plant Life: The location offers a wide array of plant life. You'll find indoor tropical greenhouses filled with orange, banana, and other tropical plants. There's also an arboretum with a variety of trees, a vegetable/fruit/herb garden, and an area with cactus and flowers.
• Indoor Tropical Greenhouse: This heated space is a welcome escape, especially when the weather is cold. It provides a microcosm of varied climates.
• Wildlife & Nature: Shoppers can expect to see fish, birds (budgies and parakeets), and potentially other wildlife. Water features and fairy gardens are also available.
• Family-Friendly Environment: The location is generally considered safe for small children. A children's play area adds to the family appeal.
• Good Accessibility: The one-story car park contributes to good accessibility for the elderly and disabled, making it easy to access the activities.
• Convenient Parking: The car parking is good and adequate for the amount of people that are in the area. The car park is near to the nature walk.
• Unique Jungle Walk: Experience the jungle walk that is unlike anything you see every day.
• Year-Round Appeal: The place is always full of things to see and do, with lots of plants and flowers grown all through the year.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

• Limited Opening Hours: Be aware that the Horticulture Centre's operating hours are restricted. It is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00 to 16:00. The centre can also close due to excessive hot weather or when maintenance is taking place.
• Potential for Disappointment: If you arrive when various areas are closed, your visit might be disappointing, especially if you're expecting to see everything the internet shows.
• Unavailability of Specific Features: While there's mention of a mini-zoo, and lots of things to see, it's not explicitly stated what is open, so always call ahead to check.
• Lack of Catering: While there are fish, the location seemingly doesn't offer food like chips to go with them.