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Located just three miles from the town centre, Stratford Garden Centre has earned a reputation as one of the leading garden centres and nurseries in the area. If you'€™re looking for plants, trees and garden furniture, come to Stratford Garden Centre. If you'€™re searching for delicatessens, coffee shops and English restaurants... come to Stratford Garden Centre!

A visit to Stratford Garden Centre is a fantastic day out for the whole family!

A family run business now in its seventh year, Stratford Garden Centre has absolutely everything you need to enjoy your outdoor living space and much more:

• Huge selection of plants and trees
• Gardening tools and equipment
• Garden furniture and barbecues
• Gifts, including candles, cards and books
• Verve shop - designer furniture, homeware and cookware
• Masses of toys and games in Childsplay - open 10am until 5pm
• Ceramic Studio open daily
• 'School's Out' activity days in the school holidays
• Pownalls fine food store and delicatessen
• Café
• Lime Tree Restaurant

Stratford Garden Centre also runs regular events and promotions to showcase seasonal plants, produce and activities, including asparagus, strawberries, Italian specimen plants, miniature fruit trees and barbecues.

Pownalls Fine Food Shop

Discover a treasure trove of store cupboard delights, indulgent speciality foods and fresh, locally sourced produce at Pownalls - Stratford Garden Centre's popular delicatessen.

In addition to cooking up an array of delicious food in the Centre's restaurant, Head Chef, Bob, also creates fresh produce available to buy from Pownalls, including freshly baked quiche, cakes and tarts.

If you're planning a party but don't know where to start when it comes to the catering, Pownalls offers a range of buffet food available to pre-order; please call 01789 205 745 and speak to a member of staff for further details.

And new to Pownalls is Hambleton Farm Butchers - artisan butchers from Rutland Water, who are renowned for their high quality meat, expert service and high animal welfare standards. Choose from daily packs from the fridge or opt for counter service if you have a specific item or amount in mind.

Other food stocked at Pownalls includes:

• Pork sausages, bacon and pork pies from Hambleton Farm Butchers
• High quality, free-range bronze turkeys and chicken sourced from local, reputable suppliers
• Beef, extra matured on the bone for 28 days
• Lamb matured on the bone for 7 days
• Fresh bread daily from Boulangerie Valentin Nr Shipston on Stour
• Fresh fruit and vegetables
• Gourmet frozen individual and family meals and desserts from Cook
• Delicious cheeses, cooked meats, pâtés and olives at the deli counter
• Speciality wines from Stratford wine merchants
• Tyrrell hand-cooked crisps

Café

Open from 9am, Stratford Garden Centre's café is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a light refreshment. From breakfast to afternoon tea, there is something to suit every appetite:

• Freshly made hot and cold sandwiches
• Jacket potatoes
• Soups
• Cakes
• Cream teas
• Ice creams
• Children's lunch bags
• Freshly brewed teas and coffees

Lime Tree Restaurant

Treat yourself to a fine dining experience at any time of the day at Stratford Garden Centre's licensed, waitress-service Lime Tree Restaurant.

The restaurant's Head Chef has created a selection of menus that showcase the finest local, seasonal produce, with classic dishes including:

• Classic Eggs Benedict
• Champagne Breakfast
• Welsh Rarebit on Granary Toast
• Twice Baked Cheese Soufflé
• Avocado Pear, Blue Cheese and Roasted Tomato Ciabiatta
• Steak, Ale and Mushroom Pie
• Lemon and Lime Glazed Tart

Lime Tree Restaurant also offers a children's menu, which is served from midday until 4pm and includes such treats as Penne Pasta with Bolognese Sauce and Homemade Fish Goujons.

Plus, of course, Sunday Lunch is an absolute must (booking is recommended), with Roast Sirloin of Hereford Beef, Slow Roasted Gloucester Old Spot Loin of Pork regularly on the menu.

Visit Stratford Garden Centre

Stratford Garden Centre

Campden Road

Clifford Chambers

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 8LW

Alternatively, please call Stratford Garden Centre on 01789 205 745 for further information.

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday: 9am to 6pm

Sunday: 10:30am to 4:30pm

Late night April to December: Thursdays until 7pm

Please remember to mention The Best of Stratford when contacting Stratford Garden Centre.

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