Pinewood Nurseries Farm Shop Cafe

Fresh, homemade food. I had a great pea and mint soup while my husband had a lovely BLT. But best of all is the carrot cake...divine!

Before going into the Farm Shop for their fresh vegetables, cheese and other excellent goodies, we visited and photographed the Highland Cattle, watched the pigs wallow in the mud and said 'hello ' to the chickens. The whole area is a delight and parking is easy.

This is one of the best nurseries in London. It is not garden centre full of tacky shopping items but a place to go to enjoy what gardening is all about. The quality of plants is second to none and as a bonus has a fantastic shop, cafe and a few animals to enjoy. Liz and her team bring a wealth of experience and plant knowledge, something Garden Centres never have. A true gem!

Nice idea to have a cafe and the coffee and cake were good it just needs a bit more thought to make it comfortable and not just as if you've having a coffee in an unused greenhouse.

Whether coming in for a spring basket, advice for garden maintenance over the summer or stocking up on Christmas trees and poinsettias in the festive season there is always a buzz around this place. The staff are really friendly and there is always loads to see whether it is the animals in the paddock, the latest produce in the farm shop or a sea of colour in the glass house and if you are umming and ahhing over whether to go for another hanging basket or more bedding plants there is always a cracking bacon sandwich or fresh carrot cake on offer to help you ruminate. Definitely worth a visit.