'Super' garden centre next to historic Yorkshire country house with 'helpful' staff
Castle Howard has its own garden centre to explore. (Image: Tripadvisor)
Most people would take a trip out to Castle Howard to explore the beautiful country house or take a walk around its gardens.
However, Castle Howard is also home to a great garden centre that is worth a visit if you are looking for ways to spruce up your garden.
The Castle Howard Garden Centre prides itself on its “fantastic value and traditional customer services”.
What is Castle Howard Garden Centre like?
The Castle Howard Garden Centre offers a “huge selection” of plants, herbs, ornamental trees, and roses.
You will be able to find plants to suit your garden no matter what time of the year you visit, with the team available to help you.
The store also has garden furniture, terracotta pots, and any garden equipment you might need to help you create your ideal space.
The garden centre even has a pets and wildlife section with pet beds and toys as well as bird boxes, bird feeders, and lots of treats.
The Castle Howard Garden Centre has lots of free parking outside and is free to enter.
You can get some inspiration from the ground's own gardens. (Image: Tripadvisor)
What do reviews say about the Castle Howard Garden Centre?
Castle Howard has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Tripadvisor, with several people leaving reviews about the garden centre.
One person said: “Excellent Garden Centre with extensive range of well tended plants at competitive prices.
“The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about growing conditions.
“The estate gardens were magnificent considering the many visitors tramping around the lawn borders.
“Don’t think we could have walked further than the faraway ‘temples’ so didn’t view the House as well as estate, on this occasion.
“We enjoyed well prepared and tasty food, cakes and coffees from the cafeteria takeaway. Well done - we will be back soon.”
Another person said: “All the reviews for Castle Howard are generally for the main house and beautiful gardens, but we often like to visit their super garden centre.
“It makes for a lovely day out as the staff here are always so helpful and friendly and the garden centre is well stocked with a great range of well-kept plants and pots.
“They also have an inside area with tools, gifts, and excellent dog items.
“We always bring our dog as it is dog friendly, with treats at the counter when we leave.
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“We then visited the cafe in the courtyard for a delicious scone and coffee followed by a look in the gift shop, which is always a delight.
“It's worth noting that the gift and farm shop along with the cafe, inside and outside, are all dog friendly.
“It's a very pleasant way to spend an afternoon buying plants, eating, and walking the dog in the extensive area by the car park.”
Have you ever been to the garden centre at Castle Howard? Let us know in the comments.