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PLANTS AREA: Huge choice herbs and they also sell other plants. Good value.
See lower down this article for a more comprehensive review of the National Herb Centre plants area.
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INTERIOR SALES AREA: It's small but an interesting shop to wander round.
See lower down this article for a more comprehensive review of the National Herb Centre interior sales area.
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CAFE: Good value, attractive area, excellent food.
See lower down this article for a more comprehensive review of the National Herb Centre cafe.
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DOG FRIENDLY? Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome on the site. They are not permitted in the the shop or Bistro. Outside seating is available in the Bistro and a tether point is available outside the shop. All other areas are dog friendly.
VALUE FOR MONEY OVERALL:
Entrance to the National Herb Centre
OPENING HOURS NATIONAL HERB CENTRE |
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| Open | Close (summer / winter) | |
| Monday | 9.00am | 5.30pm / 5.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00am | 5.30pm / 5.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am | 5.30pm / 5.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am | 5.30pm / 5.00pm |
| Friday | 9.00am | 5.30pm / 5.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.00am | 5.30pm / 5.00pm |
| Sunday | 10.30am | 5.30pm / 5.00pm |
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Hilliers Banbury
Farnborough Garden Centre
SIZE: Medium sized
FOOD TYPE: Breakfasts, coffees, teas, cakes, sandwiches, toasties, main meals - the lot!
FOOD QUALITY:
Excellent.
We live near this bistro and have sampled many items from their menu. Their
breakfasts will not disappoint, their coffee and walnut cake will have you in
paroxyms of delight and their main meals are delicious. Can't recommend highly
enough.
Entrance to the Bistro at the National Herb Centre
On this website we have tasted food from garden centres all over the UK and this Bistro provides some of the best.
DECOR:
A
highly attractive eating area, solid wood furnishings with clean cushions, high
beams - a great place for a meal. A very relaxing environment.
Countryside view at National Herb Centre
OUTDOOR SEATING:
Yes, a
very pleasant outdoor seating area with good furnishings and lovely views.
SERVICE:
Excellent.
We rarely visit this Bistro at weekends because it is so popular it can be well
booked up. During the week is not a problem. If visiting at the weekend I would
advise giving them a call and pre-booking.
If you just want a tea / coffee and a cake and are happy to sit outside, seating is rarely a problem.
VALUE FOR MONEY:
Top
quality food, top quality service and very pleasant surroundings.
SIZE OF PLANTS AREA: Medium
PLANT SELECTION:
As you would expect, the selection of herb plants is one of the largest in the
UK. They also have a range of other plants such as clematis, roses and many
others. They have a surprisingly large choice of fruit trees.
Other plants at National Herb Centre
LAYOUT:
The layout
is very pleasant with some long rows of plants but other areas break up this
regimented approach.
Herb plants
VALUE FOR MONEY:
Very
good, great value for money.
SIZE: Small
LAYOUT:
This is a
gift and garden items shop. It is interesting to wander round and well presented
given its small size. The picture below shows one part of the shop.
Shop at National Herb Centre
VALUE FOR MONEY:
About
average
ACCESS:
Good
(one small slope) but don't try the nature trail if you have mobility problems..
The walk down is OK but the walk back up is more challenging.
Nature trail at National Herb Centre
FACILITIES: As mentioned above, there is a Nature Trail at the National Herb Centre which takes you through beautiful countryside.
ADDRESS:
National Herb Centre
Banbury Road
Warmington
nr. Banbury
Warwickshire
OX17 1DF
OWNER:
Privately owned
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
01295 690999
EMAIL:
info@herbcentre.co.uk
WEBSITE:
https://www.herbcentre.co.uk/
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