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A County Durham garden centre has received glowing reviews from customers.
Richardson's Garden Centre has an almost perfect rating of 4.3 stars from over 800 Google reviews.
The centre, on Stockton Road in Seaham, offers a diverse selection of plants, flowers, garden furniture and accessories and is home to a café.
One review said: "I have been going to garden centres for 70 years and this is one of the best I have visited.
"It isn't posh, and the prices aren't particularly cheap, but it has a huge range of trees and shrubs, an unbelievable selection of garden equipment.
"Worth visiting even if you don't need to buy anything."
The café receives consistent praise from customers.
One five-star review praised the "brilliant" bacon sandwiches cooked "perfectly" to their liking of being well done and crispy with tomato sauce.
They added: "The service is always friendly, efficient and caring.
"Always worth popping in for a delicious break.
"Well done to the staff."
The café offers breakfast sandwiches, pastries, baked potatoes, cold sandwiches and a selection of sweet treats and hot drinks.
Each year the centre transforms part of the shop into a Christmas attraction with trees, decorations, lights and reindeer.
One reviewer, who visited the garden centre last winter, said: "I came to feed some beautiful reindeers before they leave on Christmas Eve and was amazed with the beautiful layout with the Christmas decorations, how easy it is to walk around for things you need and the size of the café.
"Beautiful spot to go and visit."
The opening times are:
- Garden Centre: Monday to Saturday - 9am-5pm, Sunday - 10.30am-4.30pm
- Café: Monday to Saturday - 9am-4.30pm, Sunday - 10.30am-4pm