Whether for a walk, shopping or to gain knowledge about plants and trees, garden centres are ideal for a relaxed and enjoyable yet physically active day with a senior.
Visiting garden centres nowadays is something more than just shopping for plants, tools and furniture. It’s about the all-around experience of finding new inspiration, gaining knowledge, having a coffee with a loved one or spending a quality time with the family.
Many elderly people like gardening, it is proven that plants and gardening are good for the body and the mind. Some benefits are reduced stress levels, increased physical activities and even reduced blood pressure.
With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of the most visited from our Care Professionals and clients garden centres in Aylesbury area.
An independent, family-run garden centre, restaurant and shop opened in 1978. Garden centre is designed in sections where you can easily spot a huge range of plants, bedding, roses (including the famous David Austin Roses), Climbers, tools, landscaping materials, garden furniture and BBQ’s.
Shrubs are “Year of colour” beds so there is plenty of choice throughout the year. Dive into coloured themed roses and cottage garden plants or jump into your very own kitchen garden with the choice of herbs, vegetables, and fruit plants.
Don’t forget to check out the Farm Shop full of tempting food from award winning local producers, beers and ciders, local and international wines, in-store Deli counter, Beef Olive Butchery counter and bakery.
Another reason to visit Haddenham Garden Centre is The Gardener’s Retreat. From Full English breakfast, Toasted Ciabattas, Sunday Roast to freshly brewed coffee, delicious cakes and afternoon tea. An amazing dining with beautiful surroundings.
The centre has disabled parking, carry to car service and wheelchair access.
You can find Haddenham Garden Centre on Stanbridge Road Haddenham Buckinghamshire
HP17 8HN.
Based near Aylesbury, the “Gardener’s Garden Centre” offers a big range of gardening products such as garden furniture and decoration, plant care, compost and gardening tools. There is something there for everyone no matter if gardening is a hobby or you do it for living. There is onsite Flower Shop with bespoke flower designs to bring colour and happiness in your homes.
While visiting the centre, you can enjoy freshly prepared food at the Tea Room. Treat yourself with delicious sandwiches, paninis, soups, cakes, freshly baked scones and hot sausage rolls from local supplier Beef Olive. The Tea Room has a lower-level seating area which makes a perfect dining area for seniors and accessibility for the les mobile is easy.
The garden centre maximises the overall accessibility for everyone. The accessible car parking spaces are located near the main entrance, wheelchairs available on request, areas are flat and level with ramps for displayed items and disabled toilets are available inside the coffee shop.
Find Hartwell Nurseries on Ford Road, Aylesbury HP17 8RZ.
It has variety of plants, gardening ideas, outdoor living, home and pets, seasonal events. You can also find Sainsbury’s, Walter Smith butchers and Maidenhead Aquatics.
Brighten up your garden with bedding plants, or create your indoor colourful oasis with a wide range of house plants. You can get everything you need for your home from beautiful flowers to living room accessories.
Start your day with a relaxed breakfast and enjoy their Smashed Avocado & Toast or cooked breakfast with succulent pork sausages, thick cut back bacon and eggs. Enjoy a well-deserved lunch with great options of hearty soups, fluffy baked jacket potatoes and handmade sandwiches and toasties, fish and chips, macaroni cheese and more. You will also find options for individuals Over 60s. Don’t forget to check their festive menu too.
Car park is spacious with disabled car park spaces. Dobbies Garden Centre’s premisses maximise the accessibility for all visitors.
Find Dobbies Garden Centre on Aylesbury Road, Aylesbury HP22 6BD
Located in Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury. Regardless the weather or the season, Chiltern View Garden Centre is a great place to spend some quality time with loved ones. You can find variety of flowers, or add some colour to your garden or home with beautiful potted flowers and exotic plants. You will also find bedding plants, outdoor furniture, trees, herbs, fruit and vegetables. The Garden Centre is sectioned and you won’t struggle finding anything you need for your home and garden.
As well as the plant nursing you can also have a well-deserved breakfast or afternoon tea with a great selection of homemade sandwiches.
The garden centre areas are flat and accessible for wheelchairs and reduced mobility individuals.
Chiltern View Garden Centre is located on Wendover Road, Stoke Mandeville HP22 5GX
A trip to a local garden centre in or around Aylesbury is a great way for seniors to have relaxing yet exciting day with a Care Professional, friend or a family member. Most places are flat, which makes them suitable for the less mobile, and you can find restaurants where you can enjoy a cuppa, delicious breakfast or lunch.
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