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Stratford Garden Centre
Christmas at Stratford Garden Centre Christmas Trees
There were lots of real Christmas tree on offer both cut and
potted, The range was commendable. And rather than just name them as "Christmas
trees" the specific variety was clearly noted. See the picture on the left
(click to enlarge it).
Father Christmas For Kids
Christmas Spirit and Feel
See the price for Santa's Grotto though and all goodwill disappears as far
as we are concerned. Mum. dad and 2 children will cost you �15 for a visit. Christmas House Plants
However the prices were very competitive for what was there. Christmas Prices
Overall, the best prices for Christmas shopping which we have reviewed.
Our Christmas price guide below uses a star system,
the more stars the better the value.
Christmas trees
Christmas
decorations / wrapping
A visit to
Father Christmas
House Plants
Overall
Summary
Christmas Shopping
The Stratford Garden Centre is bang up to date and very modern. Lots of car park spaces
to cope with the Christmas rush. The interior is very spacious and should cope well with
crowds at peak times
The trees looked in great condition and the prices were average to good. Inside
there was a large selection of synthetic trees.
Christmas Tree Decorations
Someone has clearly gone to a great effort to design the Christmas displays at
Stratford garden centre. Very season, and very attractive. Top marks.
The displays were arranged in variety of themed rooms The area on the left
(click to enlarge it) was elegantly stacked with Christmas toys to make a very
appealing display.
This attention to detail was common throughout the Christmas displays and made
shopping relaxing and a pleasant experience.
Santa's grotto is open on Saturday and Sunday in December plus Thursday late
afternoon. the number to phone to confirm opening times is 01789 205745. But this is
where the garden centre is not spreading seasonal good will!. The cost per child is
a whacking �6.50 plus an additional �1 per adult! We saw the notice showing the
prices (see left) but couldn't believe the adult charge. So we rang up to confirm
and yes, they confirmed that all adults had to pay �1 to accompany their children.
Is that mean or what!
As far as the decor and atmosphere goes, the Stratford garden centre gets full
marks from us. Lots of seasonal displays which create very good Christmas spirit and
feel.
The Christmas indoor plants were comparatively few at Stratford garden centre. A
display of poinsettias and other seasonal indoor plants was unattractively arranged
on a table.
One star shows prices give extremely bad value for money.
Five stars show prices give extremely good value for money.
(but very limited
range)
An excellent display of Christmas goods across the range. If you want Christmas trees,
decorations or gifts then this a garden centre to visit. As far as Santa's grotto prices
are concerned though, we were thoroughly disappointed.
OCT 08