
Bridgemere Show Gardens
Explore 15 award-winning RHS show gardens and a vast garden centre, offering horticultural inspiration and family fun.

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Dahlias in full bloom

Bridgemere Show Gardens
Best Time
Dahlias in full bloom

Highlights
Must-see attractions
Explore 15 award-winning RHS show gardens and a vast garden centre, offering horticultural inspiration and family fun.
"The show gardens are amazing. £8 entry fee, but this is very reasonable considering the size and the upkeep."

🎟️ Garden Entry Fee
Entry to the show gardens is £8, considered reasonable for the size and upkeep. Yearly memberships offer unlimited access.
☕ Cafe Crowds
Cafes get very busy, especially around lunchtime. Arrive early for a table or consider visiting during off-peak hours.

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Rating
4.2 · 1,665 reviews
Type
Store
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

RHS Award-Winning Gardens
Across 6 acres
Explore 15 distinct gardens, many with RHS Gold and Silver medals, showcasing diverse horticultural designs.

Dahlia Displays
Lawns & Victorian Garden
Marvel at over 20 varieties of dahlias, a summer spectacle personally curated by the head gardener.

The Octavia Hill Garden
Permanent home at Bridgemere
Experience a stunning garden originally showcased at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, now a permanent feature.

Apple Tree Town
Bridgemere Garden Centre
A charming mini countryside-town for imaginative play, perfect for younger visitors with a dedicated under-3s area.
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🎟️ Garden Entry Fee
Entry to the show gardens is £8, considered reasonable for the size and upkeep. Yearly memberships offer unlimited access.
☕ Cafe Crowds
Cafes get very busy, especially around lunchtime. Arrive early for a table or consider visiting during off-peak hours.
👨👩👧 Kids' Play Area
The 'Apple Tree Town' role-play village is a hit with children, featuring a dedicated area for under-3s.
🚶♀️ Explore at Leisure
Allow at least an hour for the show gardens, but you could easily spend longer enjoying the atmosphere.
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🎟️ Garden Entry Fee
Entry to the show gardens is £8, considered reasonable for the size and upkeep. Yearly memberships offer unlimited access.
☕ Cafe Crowds
Cafes get very busy, especially around lunchtime. Arrive early for a table or consider visiting during off-peak hours.
👨👩👧 Kids' Play Area
The 'Apple Tree Town' role-play village is a hit with children, featuring a dedicated area for under-3s.
🚶♀️ Explore at Leisure
Allow at least an hour for the show gardens, but you could easily spend longer enjoying the atmosphere.
🐶 Dog-Friendly Events
Bridgemere occasionally hosts dog training workshops and events, check their schedule for details.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors praise Bridgemere for its expansive and beautiful show gardens, extensive plant selection, and delightful food market. The 'Apple Tree Town' is a hit with families. However, some have experienced issues with staff honoring offers, and cafes can become very busy.
"Dropped into to Bridgemere Gardens for a look around usually they are busy arranging for Christmas and today's visit didn't let us down. Parking is free and there's ample spaces they also have chargers for electric cars. Loads to see as they have a good selection of indoor and outdoor flowers, there's 2 restruants/ cafes, a butchers and deli and what we came to see is the Christmas gifts and decorations section that was brilliant so much effort has been put into this year's display. Check out the pics and videos hope they've done Bridgemere justice.
All in all had a great visit with loads to see and some very tempting offers."
Michael Collins
"Fantastic garden centre… and it’s huge!
The food market was amazing, so many treats, it’s hard to resist buying something.
Nice cafe’s, but get there early as they get very busy towards lunchtime.
The show gardens are amazing. £8 entry fee, but this is very reasonable considering the size and the upkeep of them all.
I’ll definitely go back later in the year as we’d just missed a lot of the springtime flowers."
Chaele M
"Part of the Blue Diamond chain of garden centres, we visited the nearby show gardens (well worth a visit) at the same time. The garden centre itself is what you’d expect from Blue Diamond, fairly large, lots of choice, well stocked, with the addition of a staffed deli/pie counter in the food hall, also a cafe and restaurant, and a small market stall outside the food hall selling fresh fruit and veg 😋 definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. Great indoor and outdoor plant sections too. The show gardens are beautiful, 16 gardens set in 6 acres of countryside; it is advised that it takes about 30 minutes to walk round, but it was such a glorious day and it wasn’t overly busy so we spent about an hour there. We paid £8 each for tickets at the entrance desk (there’s also an ice cream and snack kiosk here) but I know you can also buy yearly memberships for unlimited access."
Kimberly Dodd
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Bridgemere Show Gardens are located in Nantwich, Cheshire. The garden centre offers ample free parking, including chargers for electric cars. It's easily accessible by car, and public transport options might require further planning depending on your starting point.
Yes, there is ample free parking available at Bridgemere Garden Centre, which is adjacent to the show gardens. They also provide chargers for electric vehicles.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
The entry fee for the show gardens is £8 per person. This is considered very reasonable given the size and upkeep of the gardens. Yearly memberships are also available for unlimited access.
Entry to the Bridgemere Show Gardens requires a ticket, priced at £8. However, the adjacent garden centre, cafes, and shops are generally accessible without an entry fee.
While specific discounts aren't widely advertised, yearly memberships offer unlimited access, which can be cost-effective for frequent visitors. It's always worth checking their official website or inquiring at the entrance for any current promotions.
The show gardens typically follow the opening hours of the Bridgemere Garden Centre. It's best to check their official website for the most up-to-date hours, especially during seasonal changes or holidays.
🎫 compass Onsite Experience
It's advised that it takes about 30 minutes to walk around the 16 gardens set in 6 acres. However, many visitors, like those who enjoyed the glorious day, spent about an hour or more soaking in the atmosphere.
While the show gardens are beautiful, the main child-friendly attraction is the 'Apple Tree Town' role-play village located within the garden centre. The gardens themselves offer a peaceful environment for older children to appreciate nature.
Dogs are welcome at Bridgemere Garden Centre and may be permitted in certain areas of the show gardens, but it's advisable to check their specific dog policy upon arrival or on their website. Some events, like dog training workshops, are specifically held there.
The site includes the show gardens, a large garden centre with plant nursery and gardening products, cafes and restaurants, a deli, and a butcher. There's also the 'Apple Tree Town' for children.
Bridgemere frequently hosts events, including gardening masterclasses with personalities like David Domoney, seasonal displays, and even dog training workshops. Check their schedule for upcoming events.
🍽️ 🔪 Food & Dining
Bridgemere offers multiple dining options, including nice cafes and a restaurant. They are known for their food market with a great selection of treats, and gluten-free options are available.
Yes, gluten-free food is available at the cafes and restaurants at Bridgemere, with positive mentions of warm scones and polite service.
Yes, there's a food hall that includes a deli, a pie counter, and a market stall outside selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
📸 📸 Photography
The award-winning gardens themselves offer endless photographic opportunities, especially during peak bloom seasons like summer for dahlias or autumn for foliage. The 'Octavia Hill Garden' is also a visually striking feature.
Photography is generally allowed and encouraged in the show gardens and garden centre. Many visitors share their beautiful photos on social media, capturing the diverse garden designs and seasonal blooms.











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