Garden Centre Reviews
Monkton elm Garden Centre is one of the largest in the area and it rightly attracts lots of visitors. It could be described as a large Dobbies type garden centre but with lots more charm and interest. A great deal of thought has gone into the design and in our opinion it has paid off.
This is a totally independent GardenAction opinion of Monkton Elm Garden Centre in the Taunton, Somerset area. Click any picture to enlarge it.
PLANTS AREA
The layout of the outdoor plants area is very appealing and at the same time the paths are wide and allow easy access. They have made full use of signs at this garden centre, and they are needed in this very large area.
The range of plants is very extensive and they all looked in excellent condition. This is backed up by a long five year hardy plant guarantee.
An information centre outside is not unusual for a garden centre of this size but the fact that it was manned was unusual.
INDOOR SALES AREA
Immediately we entered Monkton Elm Garden Centre, it was clear that the indoor
sales area was large. But a quick wander round revealed that it was larger than our
initial impression led us to believe. It is attractively laid out in separate areas,
making it an interesting area to wander round.
It sells gifts, cards, books, indoor and outdoor furniture, barbecues plus all the usual gardening accessories. It's the size of a small department store!
CAFE
The cafe serves home made meals which are truly tasty. This is some of the best food we have tasted at a garden centre cafe for a long time.
There are three separate eating areas: indoor, conservatory and outdoor. The conservatory area was particularly pleasant. They serve main meals specials daily from �5 to �7 and we thoroughly recommend them.
There is a full range of snack meals including hot filled potatoes, paninis and sandwiches. There are lots more snack meals to choose them and an excellent range of home baked cakes, coffees and teas.
PET CENTRE
Yes, includes live small animals and reptiles plus a full range of pet accessories.
AQUATICS Yes, a good range of accessories plus a small range of live fish.
GARDEN SHEDS / GREENHOUSES They stock a very comprehensive range of garden sheds and greenhouses.
WATER FEATURES Yes, possibly the largest we have seen at a garden centre.
SPECIALITIES They cover just about everything, including a full range of plants.
TOILETS Yes, ladies, gents, disabled and baby changing facilities.
CAR PARKING
Extensive car parking area mostly just outside the entrance. the overflow car park is 30
seconds walk away. It is flat and level.
DIRECTIONS AND CONTACT
The address is:
Monkton Elm Garden Centre,
Monkton Heathfield,
Taunton,
Somerset TA2 8QN
A map can be found HERE
Our sat nav got us to about a quater mile away based on post code.
Tel: 01823 412381
Email: Not known
Website: http://www.monkton-elm.co.uk
DISABLED ACCESS
Excellent all round access plus special toilets. Wheelchairs are available at the
entrance.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm
Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm
SUMMARY
An excellent garden centre with an excellent and very comprehensive range of plants.
There is a large indoor sales area stocking a wide range of goods. The cafe serves truly
homemade food at very reasonable prices. This garden centre is worth travelling some
distance for a visit.
STAR RATINGS The lowest rating is 1 star, the highest rating is 5 stars.
AREA RATED STAR RATING
Plants
Indoor sales
Cafe
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