Haddenham Garden Centre, Aylesbury

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	The entrance to Haddenham Garden Centre is unsigned and unimpressive but what does it hold inside? We visited and have reviewed this garden centre and this article is our conclusion.

This is a totally independent GardenAction review of the Haddenham Garden Centre, Haddenham, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

HADDENHAM GARDEN CENTRE - THE PLANTS AREA

The outdoor plants area at Haddenham Garden Centre is a series of straight paths separated by plants. Uninteresting and unlikely to inspire. The size of the area is smaller than many independent garden centres in comparison to the indoor sales area.

The plants themselves looked healthy and well cared for although no hardy plants guarantee was offered.

There were no overhead signs to direct you to plant groups but the smallish size of the plants area didn't make this a problem. They stock the common plants that the average gardener would need. Several of the plants were not priced which was confusing.

HADDENHAM GARDEN CENTRE - THE PRICES

The prices were about average overall, although the plants themselves were priced higher than normal for this area.

Rose, 3 litre pot	Ł7.99 upwards
Common shrub (e.g. hebe)	Ł8.99
Clematis named variety	Ł7.99 upwards
Economy spade	Ł13.99
Stainless steel fork	Ł22.99
Runner Bean seeds	Ł2.79
Multi-purpose compost 60l	Ł3.99 or 3 for Ł10
Fish, blood and bone 2.5kg	Ł4.99
Tomorite 1 litre	Ł3.89
Miracle Gro 1 kg	Ł4.99
Large cup of coffee	Ł1.59

NOTE: Price comparisons are based on the prices we find at the time of our visit. We compare to them average prices in the same year as the date of the review.

THE CAFE AT HADDENHAM GARDEN CENTRE, AYLESBURY

The cafe appears to have been opened or refurbished recently. The design is simple but attractive with wooden beam and support features. The tables and chairs are solid wood with a paving floor.

Possibly because the cafe is new, there were very few people in it when we visited which is a pity. The fare on offer is restricted to cakes, snacks and drinks.

We tried a couple of the cakes and a coffee. They were all excellent. Everything is served to your table which is very unusual. The staff were pleasant, friendly and efficient.

INDOOR SALES AREA

The indoor sales area stocked a good range of gardener's needs. At the far end was a gift shop area.
To one side there was a relatively large area given over to wooden indoor furniture. Unusual for a small garden centre.

CAR PARKING
Lots of car parking on mainly flat and even ground.

DIRECTIONS AND CONTACT FOR HADDENHAM GARDEN CENTRE

The address is:
Haddenham Garden Centre,
Stanbridge Road,
Haddenham,
Near Aylesbury,
Bucks,
HP17 8HN

Our sat nav delivered us to within half a mile of the garden centre on Stanbridge Road.

A map can be found HERE

Tel: 01844 290395
Email: hgcenquiries@btconnect.com
Website: http://www.haddenhamgardencentre.co.uk

SUMMARY
Haddenham Garden centre is an asset to the local area, serving their gardening needs well. The plants area could have a larger percentage of the floor area allocated to it, possibly at the expense of the indoor furniture.

The cafe is attractive and serves a good range of cakes, teas and snacks. It deserves to be a success.

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