Canterbury Chartham belongs to Wyevale Garden Centres and it follows the layout of their similar medium to large garden centres. The paths are straight and wide making access easy but not providing a particularly interesting area for plant shopping. It's all kept neat and tidy though and the signs are OK for this size of harden centre.

Plants are all in good condition and watered sufficiently. Hardy plants come with a five year hardy plant guarantee. The range of plants covers all the common types and varieties with no particular specialism.

Inside the sell all the essential gardening accessories plus a range of gifts, cards, garden and conservatory furniture and other non-gardening goods.

THE CAFE AT CANTERBURY CHARTHAM GARDEN CENTRE

The restaurant is a pleasant one without being anything spectacular. But if you want a coffee / tea and cakes or a main meal they serve good quality food most of which is cooked on the premises.

A recent development is the child's play area, suitable for up to 8 years old, which is observable from the cafe. The cost is £1.50 per child and they also accept bookings for children's parties.

Other garden centres nearby in the Kent area include Bybrook Barn Garden Centre in Ashford.