Passing Thyme

A bit of everything but mostly decorative items. Loads of quirky home deco stuff, a small plant section, and a good selection of pots and planters. They've got some garden furniture as well. There's a restaurant too but I haven't visited. This is definitely a place to pop into if you need a gift or something to put on that empty windowsill in your study to look interesting.

Nice refurb. Car park is now a little small for peek times. This shop has some lovely items but they come at a cost, however, comparing the price of a 2.7m parasol that we bought, they weren't the cheapest, but a long way from being the most expensive. View's price = £95. Robert Dias = £149. I just hope the price reflects the durability and longevity of the product and the manufacturer hasn't done a Dyson on us. Outside temperature was about 21°C and the shop was at a pleasant temperature, even under the covered "outdoor" area. There seems to be a shortage of staff (especially for a Sunday), however, the lady that served us at the checkout was polite and friendly.

The View is nicely set out garden centre. Medium to highly priced plants but plants are well maintained and good quality. Gift shop has recently expanded and has a great selection of all kinds of stock. Lots of different, unusual, quirky items for home and garden. Not cheap but quality is good and excellent for present buying. Cafe is good, you order from till but food brought to you. Simple menu but freshly cooked and prepared and sufficient choice. Not huge gluten or vegetarian options but there is availability ie jacket potatoe. Accessibility good but toilets are the furthest point possible and nowhere near cafe so if you have mobility issues, allow time to get to toilet! Wide aisles, and reasonable shelf heights for most items Be aware though, there is minimal signage for exit and you cannot go out of the entrance so it is misleading. You head for entrance assuming exit, then have to double back and go a longer route for exit. Fine if you are mobile but a real irritant if you have a wheelchair or limited mobility. We passed this onto a very disinterested staff member who didn't even listen but mentioned a 2nd time to the lady who served us who did listen and said she would pass on. We will see. So worth a visit but just check where Exit is when u get there so u avoid time wasting when leaving.