Berkshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crocus-at-dorney-court-dorney"><a href="https://www.crocus.co.uk/dorney-court/cafe">Crocus at Dorney Court</a>, Dorney</h2>



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<p>Crocus has got everything you need for summer living &#8211; outdoor furniture, fire pits, BBQs and lighting &#8211; not to forget plants, of course! And then there’s the café. It’s gorgeous with wooden floors, white washed beams, and plants hanging from the ceiling. The menu includes burgers, risotto, sandwiches and more. The coffee is from a family run roastery in Dorset and the beer is from the <a href="https://www.rebellionbeer.co.uk/">Rebellion Brewery</a> in Marlow.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ashridge-manor-garden-centre-wokingham"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashridgemanorgardencentre/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ashridge Manor Garden Centre</a>, Wokingham</h2>



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<p>A corker of a fry up and eye candy cakes that will make you swoon. Pick up a plant or two at Ashridge Manor Garden Centre, before retiring to award-winning&nbsp;<a href="https://farmcafewokingham.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Farm Café</a>. What it lacks in its simple and functional décor, it more than makes up for in its exceptional nosh. ‘Have it your way’ breakfasts, butties, eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles and their famous Dirty Midis (pictured) will keep you fuelled up – all at purse-friendly prices. Plus a great kids menu and outdoor seating area too. Open from 10am daily.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hillier-garden-centre-aldermaston-and-newbury">Hillier Garden Centre, <a href="https://www.hillier.co.uk/garden-centres/aldermaston/">Aldermaston</a> and <a href="https://www.hillier.co.uk/garden-centres/newbury/">Newbury</a></h2>



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<p>You can choose from a great selection of plants at Hillier Garden Centres in <a href="https://www.hillier.co.uk/garden-centres/aldermaston/">Aldermaston</a> or <a href="https://www.hillier.co.uk/garden-centres/newbury/">Newbury</a>, browse the shops and treat yourself at the lovely Mulberry &amp; Thyme Restaurants. If you’re there in the morning, try The Great Hillier Breakfast or at lunchtime, choose from freshly made soups and sandwiches or the hot daily specials. For a sweet treat, there’s homemade cakes, scones and afternoon tea. No need to book unless you fancy the <a href="https://www.hillier.co.uk/hillier-afternoon-tea-for-two/">afternoon tea</a>, which does require a little forward planning (with a minimum of 48 hours notice).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-squires-wokingham"><a href="https://www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk/garden-centres/wokingham/#">Squires</a>, Wokingham</h2>



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<p>Once part of a farm that sold fruit to supermarkets, today <a href="https://www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk/garden-centres/wokingham/#">Squires Wokingham</a> offers a range of plants, garden products, garden furniture, BBQs and gifts. There’s also a Food Hall selling local produce including fresh fruit and veg, cakes and biscuits, as well as local beers, wines and spirits. You can buy directly from the award-winning <a href="https://jl-butchers.co.uk/">JL Butcher</a> here and there’s an onsite bakery selling artisan breads, croissants, pastries, cakes, savoury pies and sausage rolls. Pull up a chair in the café, open Mon &#8211; Sat (9am &#8211; 6pm) and Sunday (10.30am &#8211; 4.30pm), and try some of the local treats on offer. Take the kids and they can check out the outdoor play area.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-moss-end-garden-centre-warfield"><a href="https://www.mossendgardenvillage.co.uk/">Moss End Garden Centre</a>, Warfield</h2>



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<p>Need something for your pet? A hot tub? Fancy a bit of pottery painting? Want to stock up on local produce? You can do all this and more at <a href="https://www.mossendgardenvillage.co.uk/">Moss End Green Village</a>, a community of local independent retailers and a day out for all the family. If you need something for your garden, head to <a href="https://www.mossendgardenvillage.co.uk/garden-4-seasons-ltd">Garden 4 Seasons</a> and when you’ve shopped and need to drop, head to Muddy favourite <a href="https://www.robynsnest.co.uk/">Robyn’s Nest</a> for a delicious sweet treat or tasty lunch. <a href="https://www.mossendgardenvillage.co.uk/robyns-nest-patisserie">Robyn’s Patisserie</a> is also on site and you can collect take away afternoon teas and picnics or choose some cakes to take home. When the weather warms up, they serve ice cream too. Yum!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stubbings-nursery-maidenhead"><a href="https://stubbingsnursery.co.uk/">Stubbings Nursery</a>, Maidenhead</h2>



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<p>You can happily while away a few hours at <a href="https://stubbingsnursery.co.uk/nursery/">Stubbings Nursery</a> and Café. With three acres of plants, shrubs and trees to choose from, there are experts on hand to advise what’s best for your garden. Then, grab a table inside the <a href="https://stubbingsnursery.co.uk/cafe/">Glasshouse Café</a>, which overlooks the lovely 18th Century Grade II listed walled garden, or, if the weather allows, sit outside. There’s an all-day brunch menu including a full English breakfast and poached eggs with avocado or pop along for lunch and try the homemade soup and sourdough bruschetta. There’s wine, beer or bubbles available too if you fancy it, plus an afternoon tea option. The nursery and café are open 7 days a week, from 9.00am to 4.30pm.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-henry-street-garden-centre-reading"><a href="https://www.henrystreet.co.uk/">Henry Street Garden Centre</a>, Reading</h2>



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<p>Head to <a href="https://www.henrystreet.co.uk/">Henry Street</a>, a family-owned independent garden centre, for all things garden related &#8211; plants, tools and gifts. There’s a fab restaurant too, which serves a range of breakfast/brunch options including the Head Gardener’s Breakfast (basically the full works!), Egg’s Florentine or Benedict and pancakes. There’s also jacket spuds, sandwiches, paninis and a great kids’ menu. But wait, there’s more. On a Sunday, save yourself considerable time and dodge the washing up by taking the family for a roast. Available between midday and 3pm, there’s a veggie option, plus two meats to choose from.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-herb-farm-sonning-common"><a href="https://www.herbfarm.co.uk/">The Herb Farm</a>, Sonning Common</h2>



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<p>Family-run and independently owned, <a href="https://www.herbfarm.co.uk/">The Herb Farm</a> sells a large collection of herbs and perennials, plus a fab gift shop and a coffee shop too. Four-legged friends are welcome on a lead and, if you’ve got the kids with you, check out the amazing Saxon Maze, designed by leading maze maker Adrian Fisher back in 1991 (the year of the maze don&#8217;t you know!). Coffee, sandwiches and cakes are provided by Henley’s <a href="https://www.rebelcoffeeltd.co.uk/cafe">Rebel Coffee</a>. The Herb Farm is open from Tues &#8211; Sat (9am &#8211; 5pm) and Sunday (10am &#8211; 4pm), while the Coffee Shop is open Tue &#8211; Sat (10am &#8211; 3.30pm).</p>


8 Berkshire garden centres with cool cafés

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