Bridgemere Garden World, near Nantwich, Cheshire

Tel: 01270 521100

Head for the six-acre Garden World at the rear of the outdoor plant sales area. Here, over 20 small display gardens have been laid out in an imaginative way. They include many designs from past RHS Chelsea Flower Shows, along with other mini gardens (including patio, cottage, kitchen and water gardens) that provide plenty of ideas to implement at home. The whole area is delightful and inspirational.

The additional (some would say the main) attraction of Bridgemere is the garden centre complex with indoor and outdoor plants sales, sundries, gifts and of course, a cafe.

Opening hours (2008):

Summer: 9.00-19.00, daily.

Winter: 9.00-18.00, daily.

Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Admission fee:

Garden centre free.

Charge for display garden area.