A very nice nursery and much more. It is like many stores in one. They have a large variety of plants. They got a rose section with so many kinds of roses that it will be hard for you to decide which one you want and you might buy more than you need. They have fruit trees and many flowering plants. It is a big place that you want to visit even if you don't need anything. There is a restaurant also. They sell Christmas trees, ornaments,lights and lots of things for Christmas. There is a clothing section, food area and so many other areas and you must visit at least once and I am sure you will come back for many times more.
Millbrook Gravesend is a great garden centre just off the A2. It's easy to get to and has a good amount of parking available. For me, it's all about the plants, and they have a great collection of both indoor and outdoor plants. I have found that the indoor plants are reasonably priced and healthy looking, accompanied by a good selection of pots and all the bits and bobs you need. There is also a butchers on site where you can buy packs of meat, sausages, and all manner of tasty things and a frozen foods section. So far, my food purchases have been of good quality and very tasty.
So on to the outdoors and the plants. There is a good-sized outdoor space filled with plants, shrubs, and trees. The selection is good, and the quality is high and in some parts guaranteed. I can spare quite a while wandering and looking at everything outside, so my routine now is to grab a coffee in a takeaway cup from the restaurant and take my time as I mooch about. I haven't eaten in the restaurant, but it appears to offer a good spread of hot and cold options, cakes, and drinks. It's always busy, and there are tantalising smells from the hot food counter .
Millbrook has tried to provide a bit of everything without losing its focus on horticulture and being a garden centre at heart. Staff are helpful, and if they don't know, usually know someone who does. Pricewise, I think the plants are pretty good value and the housewares etc they also sell are not cheap, but are not cheap quality, so this is reflected.
My grandchildren attended one of the half-term events and thoroughly enjoyed it. I browsed the plant areas and enjoyed a coffee and bacon sandwich in the cafe. The breakfast menu is quite extensive and appears good value, and the bacon sandwich was generous and tasty.
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