Hillers Garden Restaurant in Stratford-on-Avon

We are regular visitors to Hillers and visited the Garden Cafe again yesterday 23/10/24 for lunch. The food is always excellent, but felt that the Sausage and Mash and the presentation we had was exceptional in the quality of the dish and presentation. Our compliments to the Chef, Kitchen and Serving Staff, keep up the good work.

Thanks to all of the staff working today Sunday 20th October 2024, the service was as always professional and friendly. We have visited since 2005 and the food is superb, fresh and local. Sunday Lunch is amazing.

Living locally I know Hillers well and have never had a poor experience. Sadly I won't be going back. An English breakfast costs £12.50 and for that you get half a tomato, two rashers of bacon, two skinny sausages, a hard fried egg, a very small mushroom and a plate full of fried potatoes! A complete rip off! It wasn't even hot when it arrived, more luke warm. I wish we'd gone to Ellenden instead!

We bought some cakes and tea at the cafe. Lovely sunny day to sit outside. I attended with my parents and my daughter who is 1. I had brought milk with me in her cup. She drank it all and was asking for more, so I went up to the counter and asked if they could put a little bit in her cup for me as I had run out. It was clearly a cup for a baby and I explained that I had been caught short. The lady on the counter was rude and unpleasant, muttering to her colleague before helping me. She proceeded to charge me 80p for the small amount of milk for my baby. I thought this was unnecessary (it is like charging for a spot of extra milk for your tea) and a bit mean really! As if they couldn't spare a spot of milk for a very young child! I would have expected a family run establishment to be much more family friendly. The staff serving me were the older members of the team. The younger ones seem much more pleasant. Despite being very local, my bad experience and poor treatment means I won't be back.

Easy to find and to park. Food good. Great to have the additional shop, garden centre and especially the hide at the edge of the garden.

Always visit Hillers when we are in the area. Food is always excellent However on this occasion as it was such gorgeous weather we decided to sit outside BIG mistake - if you like wine out of plastic cups / wooden cutlery or paper plates this is for you - if not eat inside Once we realised that was the set up we asked to eat inside which appeared to anger the staff Not impressed - we will be back but inside this time!!!

Nice lunch with family visitors. Very busy but managed to get table. We only wanted a light lunch and I miss the bacon and mushroom baguettes that you used to get. Food quality always good here.

We had a lovely walk around the gardens and shops so decided to eat in the cafe. I had a Brie Cranberry and Bacon Sandwich on Granary which was lovely £8.50 and a pot of tea £2.75. My friend had the warm smoked mackerel with asparagus £10.50 which looked nice the asparagus was tasty cooked to perfection. I brought a quiche slice £2.85 to take home which was beautiful and a Danish pastry £1.35 great stuff will definitely visit again

My friend and I have just enjoyed an amazing savoury Afternoon Tea at the cafe. The food was all freshly prepared and the tea piping hot. It was the best afternoon tea we have ever tasted. Thank you Mandy for the excellent customer service, you helped make our visit extremely memorable.

Great choice for breakfast. Good service, clean with good atmosphere. Staff always friendly. Be nice to know when outside kiosk is manned as I will come more often after walking dogs.

Excellent soup and rolls lunch, friendly faces and prompt service. Finished off with a walk around their very well manicured gardens. An excellent visit and we’ll be back when the garden centre opens.

Went for breakfast,I ordered toasty when it came I have never seen such thin bread,when I order toast at other cafes it's usually thick or bloomer bread.Americano average.

Very busy, people queueing at 12.15 but as usual staff wer very helpful and within a few minutes we were seated . Ordered food and it was with us within 10 minutes served by very pleasant staff. It’s always a pleasure to go there, highly recommended and good value .

Fabulous afternoon tea, plenty to go round, with a tasty great gluten free option. Friendly, helpful staff.

Hillier Garden Centre Dunnington Alcester 24th June 2023. I was near the area and called in today. so disappointed with the hide. there was no food left out to capture the deer etc., I did see my first tree creeper and did not get the photograph, because a young child came screaming in and off it flew. These are what I managed to get. I didnt, stay long. just so very disappointed. They do not realise what an attraction they have here. the place itself is fantastic. miniature train rides. great selection of plants. Brilliant cafe/restaurant and butchers. It's too far to visit regularly and may not go again, even if in the area. I went with Ron Baker It is great if you are in the area with children.

We live nearby and regularly use the farm shop and the cafe. The food is good and it’s a lovely setting, up until today this has outweighed the hit and miss staff. Today at 3.55pm we arrived at the kiosk to order sandwiches and drinks. My partner commented that the breakfast baps finished at 4pm, it was on the menu board. The sandwiches and snacks are available from 11.45am, nothing about what time they finish, so one would imagine it would be just before 5pm when they close. The member of staff said that the breakfast baps finished ages ago. We asked to order sandwiches and were told the kitchen was closed and we could have cakes or pastries only. Her manner was appalling so we chose to walk away. The staffing has always been haphazard, occasionally helpful, often not, and things ordered not brought to the table until we point out they have been forgotten. If the kitchen is going to close over an hour before the cafe closes, why doesn’t it say this on the menu. Maybe the staff need to be paid to stay on after the cafe closes to clear up?

This was my second visit. The first time I came to meet new friends as I was joinging a lunch club. That visit was a happy one. I went around the gift shop and the farm shop and had a good asparagus lunch. This time I discovered the gardens and the hide where I saw a woodpecker and hen phesant. Perhaps the food was not so good this time because the filo spinach roll was heavy and soggy but on the other hand the farm shop and gardens were worth a visit in their own right. Come here and see for yourself. I will be back.

We ordered the breaded halloumi, the warm tomato, bacon and herb scotch egg and the ham, emmental and honey mustard panini. All were excellent. Service was prompt and with a smile. The cafe is in a lovely rural setting. A very pleasant couple of hours spent out of the house.

I always like visiting Hiller's cafe. Yesterday they were particularly kind when they provided my favourite (scrambled eggs on toast with smoked salmon) breakfast even though it was past the normal cut-off point for breakfast service. Well done Hiller's !!

Very busy but managed to get a table in their new extension. Excellent service. Give table number then order food at cash till. Ordered food came within 10 minutes ( given how busy that was very good ) .Staff , super friendly, it’s a pleasure to go to a restaurant where you feel you are important. Food, couldn’t fault main or dessert . Highly recommend .

We came across this quite by accident (even though it's not far from us!) and loved it.. So much so that we've now been here 3 times in the last 6 weeks! We have had lunch twice, and coffee and cake another time.. The service and food has been excellent every time, and this is now our favourite place to pop out for lunch etc. We have recommended it to friends and family, and would have no hesitation recommending to anyone on here.

visited on a Sunday morning as we had previously visited the garden centre and wanted to sit in the beautiful nature hide in the gardens but felt like we needed some brekkie to start. we ordered 2 full breakfasts and a mushrooms on toast we also ordered a cafétiear for 3 (a 2+1) The coffee was the perfect strength and we all had 2 cups each. our food arrived in a good time and was all hot and very well presented. there was enough food for everyone. the fried potatoes were really tasty and although could have been a little more crisp IMHO it didnt spoil it as they were proper potatoes and not just pre frozen crisps (like i have had at another local farm-shop cafe) safe to say we will defo be stopping by again. we dont normally give 5 stars very easily but this is well earnt

Great cup of coffee and lovely danish for me and crumpets for my husband. Staff friendly and place was warm and welcoming. This was our first visit and we will definitely return. After coffee a lovely walk round the garden and a wander round the farm shop which is huge and has some great products. Brilliant!

I've been meeting a friend at the Garden Cafe for many years, we always have decent food and good service. At lunch today I very enthusiastically sprinkled my meal with sugar, instead of salt! The waitress arrived at our table to deliver our drinks, cleared away the wrappers I had discarded and realised that it was sugar, not salt. She immediately took my plate away, returned within minutes with a plate of food containing no added sugar! This was prompt and excellent service, for which I was very grateful.

Have been here before but on this visit it was really busy. We were helped by a waitress who found us a table within 5 minutes. She cleaned the table thoroughly before allowing us to sit down. The service was very quick and the food first class.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Hillers breakfast. Everything was well cooked, the sausages are delicious! The staff are always friendly and courteous (unlike a farm shop that we tried before here on the outskirts of Evesham). Plenty of free parking. Seating is also plentiful inside, although they do get busy. There’s a lovely, free garden area outside to enjoy after your meal.

Well seeing as my first option for a breakfast was closed without notice (see previous)..we went here as a second option. Although not to everyone's taste, there were no baked beans with the full breakfast, the menu didn't give even have an option to order...

I was looking for somewhere for a birthday afternoon tea with a few friends. The local hotels were charging extortionate amounts but I did want something a little bit special. I decided to book Hiller's - being local I have been there often for coffee...

I’ve been many times but not since the marquee has gone and the new dining room has been tastefully added on. Nice tables and chairs with an olive theme pictures and large trees in situ. Top marks for a waitress entry doorway so they can...

The Garden Cafe at Hillers is in a stunning location and the recent addition of the Organgery is a lovely place to enjoy brunch. The food is very good and cooked with fresh, local ingredients. The only downside to this cafe is the service. Everyone...

Being a fan of Hillers as a whole place for many years I booked a family celebration for my 40th Birthday. We were thoroughly looked after by the whole Team and everyone was so friendly! We had a lovely time, with our own space to...

Not just a cafe - but a farm Shop and plant nursery - lovely gardens to walk round (free of charge!) with seating so you can eat your food and enjoy the sunshine. (Lots of undercover seating also). Good range of foods for all times...

I visited today with my Mum & Dad. We all really had a lovely time. The prawn sandwich was fresh and tasty, followed by a scrumptious fruit scone. It was all made even nicer by the lovely welcome and service we received from Maddie &...

Stopped here for breakfast as it was recommended by our holiday cottage owners. Lots of parking here as there is a garden, garden centre, farm shop, gift shop and cafe. The cafe is very spacious with a few different rooms to chose from. Service was...

We visited Hillers with our Grandsons for lunch. My partner and I had our favourite from Hillers , their Warwickshire Truckle Cheese on toast with a side salad&chutney and a portion of (delicious) chips. Or ‘chips in a mug’ as my grandson declared…they taste better...

Visited Saturday 23rd April, ordered food the employee never even said thank you, took plates while we were still eating, need to train the rude staff

Menu has changed but it’s still as lovely as it was before. Would recommend and would also definitely go back again in the future

I was too embarrassed to ask how much hot chocolate powder was used for a Hot Chocolate Drink. It was weak and insipid even after giving it a good stir. It indeed was hot, but the chocolate was certainly absent. The staff were very pleasant...

Staff were extremely rude when asked the simplest of questions. Food dumped on a wall when ordered. When served drinks they were chucked down on our table - waitress didn't say a word to us. Staff need training.

I have been visiting the Cafe for around 15 years I believe Always Exceptional, had the Breakfast yesterday. Its got to be the best quality Breakfast in Warwickshire. I Love this place. I would highly recommend a visit

Comfortable restaurant located next to the farm shop and gift shop. Well laid out and comfortable serving good breakfast choices and a reasonable range of lunch options - fairly pricey for a café. Wanted to book for 6 people on a Friday lunchtime but they...

Came here for a nice relaxing Sunday morning one sunny Autumn day.The bacon baps were really good and the coffee was first class, probably the best we've had in a long time.I really like the setup here. The little train is wonderful whatever age you are and the gardens are lovely to walk around. A genius idea is to have plants for sale right next to more mature versions already growing, so you get a good idea of what they look like in situ.This is definitely one of our favourite things to do when we are at a loose end.

Only down side is you cant book so as very busy you do run the risk of not getting a table if there are 6/8 of you meetingBut the lunch time food it great, plenty of choice and prices OKNice to pop in the farm shop and have a look round the garden whilst there

Decided to stop for a sandwich here after going to the garden centre - we had the dog with us so sat outside - we had previously eaten inside and enjoyed it so expected the same standard & service as inside - Oh No not a chance - ordered the food from the kiosk an sat down on one of about 20 tables outside - we were asked for our name so we thought the waiting staff could identify us - No this wasn’t the case - an elderly waitress came from inside the restaurant and plonked our tray of food on a wall next to the kiosk & shouted our name out - we couldn’t believe that this was their normal operating procedure - when we quizzed the waitress we received a dirty look & a flippant reply ‘Its what we normally do!’ We to Top this off the next delivery to the Wall of Service - another tray of food was placed on it and left unattended - this time somebody came out of the Toilets & proceeded to use the sanitiser directly next to the tray of food - this wasn’t this persons food but literally stood next to it and sanitised & potentially breathed on the food - heaven knows if they had a cough or similar ! We thought this wasn’t right & questioned the manageress who was more concerned that the picture I had taken was going on Tripadvisor rather than saying Right I’ll get the waiting staff to take the trays to the tables - which in reality isnt any hardship especially the prices that are charged ! - Well I thought I would give it a week and go back to see if the system had changed before I made the review - sadly nothing had been changed as of today - needless to say our Health & Wellbeing far outway going there again with the potential of infection from people leaving the toilets & using a sanitiser station next to unaccompanied food

I had been to the Farm shop and decided to have lunch here. Table service after you have ordered/paid at the counter. Swift delivery of the cafetiere coffee. Not bad but not as strong as I would have hoped for. Steak sandwich arrived about half-a-cup later. Excellent side salad, good leaves and the vinaigrette was just right. Sandwich was in a fresh and tasty roll. Good beef, cooked as requested. The advertised "chips" were French Fry sized, not really chips. Given that, they were fine.

Called in today for breakfast and also had a stroll around their beautiful gardens. The breakfast was just perfect! Great quality, friendly and efficient service and reasonable price. Excellent coffee too. This will be a weekly experience!

We really enjoyed the breakfast following an early morning visit to the farm shop the food was well cooked and presented However the 'new' breakfast menu is rather restricted in choice and somewhat more expensive

Glad to be back inside food as always fabulous and all the staff are very friendly and helpful. We'll worth visiting if only for a slice of the best coffee cake around.

Really very good Breakfast at Hillers Garden restaurant. Vert tasty food. Friendly and efficient staff. Great place to call in for just a coffee and cake or a more substantial meal.

Always a favourite of ours for a booked lunch now means turning up and taking pot luck that a table will be available .Particularly embarrassing if you turn up with friends to be disappointed.Smart and trendy now it may be ,but commercial influences have taken away the homely farm cooked food environment that we new and loved.Choose a table and present its number at the counter.Where have we come across that before? A recent Sunday morning visit for a light breakfast of thick cut toast and marmalade was off the menu.Thin sliced toasted bread available and only with more substantial meals. How disappointing after 20 years of patronage ,Sunday morning trips to Hillers will never be the same. Mind you the farm shop and gardens are still worth a visit.

We had a lovely lunch on a rainy day in mid-June. We were able to sit inside the recently refurbished and extended restaurant. Gone is the marquee tent and in its place is a stylish garden dining room. Bizarrely though, there are large pictures of olives on the wall… but we’re in the vale of Evesham so should celebrate local produce such as asparagus or apples and soft fruit!. You now order at the counter, arguably a better system than the table service of the past as you don’t need to wait to flag down a member of staff to take your order.We had a soup, terrine and a portion of chips from the light bites menu and they were perfectly sized. This was followed by a slice of cake each which was a delightful mistake as they were enormous!

I have just purchased 2 gluten free cakes from their takeaway hut costing £5. The cakes were stale and dry! Gluten free produce is readily available now so theres no excuse for this when other cafes etc offer exceptional cakes.

Loving the newly opened Garden Cafe. The inside transformation is amazing and the food fabulous as always! Such a lovely informal place to visit.

we've been shopping at Hillers recently and finally visited the restaurant. The food was lovely, service was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. We will definitely visit again.

Visited hillers this morning for a coffee and tea cake with my partner and father in law. We were very impressed with the cleaning procedures and the fantastic service from friendly staff who made us feel most welcome. Will definitely recommend and visit again.

Sitting at a shaded, well-spaced table in the September sun, clean and spacious surroundings, and a quite magnificent Caesar salad.Sweet, efficient staff, good attention to cleaning. Last week, we spilled a children’s meal, while tidying up we found a complete new order was brought to us. This needs highlighting; it was our fault, clumsiness, but they still sorted a new order without any input from ourselves.A wonderful place.

What a lovely place!! The Covid procedures are good - well spaced out outdoor seating and an outdoor bar to order from. We visited for breakfast and it was delicious. Service was very quick and the staff were very helpful and polite. The food was delicious and piping hot. Really lovely full baps. We got a few lovely bits from the farm-shop that was well stocked (again good Covid procedure) and had a wander around the beautiful display garden. Can’t wait to return!!

Hillers is a beautiful location with an amazing cafe that has delicious food and a cute shop with lots of gifts and goods to look at, however a staff member at the farm shop ruined our visit by being rude, unhelpful and wouldn’t let my mum come into the shop to help me (I’m disabled) as well as my partner. We will be cautious about coming back.

We often make 50 mile each way trips to Hillers for the amazing farm shop with its super fresh locally grown produce and the Ragley meats which are always of a high quality and particularly tasty when cooked. There is something for everyone in the shop and the vegetables have the growers name and distance from the shop, some even grown on the farm and others witin a 5 mile radius.After shopping the restaurant is a welcome rest with interesting menu good service using much of the fresh produce fromthe farm shop.In addition thee is the Garden centre with a wide range of perenials, roses and climbers. Within the garden centre there is a a large area of laid out garden to wander around and get ideas for new plants.

Been here a couple of times recently, it’s out in he sticks but worth finding. Very comprehensive farm shop next door and a Coffee Shop/Restaurant with a good menu.Couple of Flat Whites and a cake to share for £7, good value and great quality.Must return to try a big brekky or lunch, then have a wander around the garden centre bit.....

Very well managed restaurant on the edge of Alcester. Not the cheapest but the food is excellent and has service to match. Dundee cake is a must for any stop here. Lovely walks locally and plenty of parking.

Have visited twice recently and had the full breakfast. On the first occasion the food was reheated, bacon hard and sausages rubbery, fried eggs hard. Plates cold. Visit today, food fresher but not very warm and served on stone cold plates. This is not acceptable for a £10 breakfast. Needs attention.

We have used here for breakfast a few times. The food is very good. The staff are wonderful very polite very on the ball. would recommend this anytime.

Staying in the area for Christmas, we had ordered food for Christmas Dinner which we collected on Christmas Eve. We bought a number of items in the outstanding farm shop and then several last-minute gifts from the shop. We concluded our time there with a coffee and a piece of cake. We were served by a number of employees, including one of the propieters and throughout our time were impressed by the high quality service and produce. We soon realised why the farm shop and associated facilities are so popular. Quite exceptional!

The shop has a great range of foods including fruit, veg., cheeses, meats and gifts. All top quality and mainly locally sourced. There are bargains to be had for end date goods. The restaurant setting is good with a wide range of foods for lunch, prompt and polite service with orders being taken at the table. Food served promptly, hot and very tasty. There was plenty of parking including Blue Badge spaces

Treated the dearly beloved and my parents (also dearly beloved) to brunch one sunny Sunday I had the cooked breakfast, Dad had scrambled egg on toast, Mum kept it light with a croissant and Craig had eggs benedict. The coffee was plentiful but could have been stronger but all our choices were delicious, it’s a favourite venue and lovely to sit outside in bright sunshine. Good idea to eat before you go shopping in the lovely shop selling lots of local produce. Highly recommended.

Absolutely beautiful lunch, beautiful attentive staff, amazing from start to finish. I’d highly recommend to anyone for all occasions. The rustic charm mixed with first class cuisine as well as beautiful afternoon tea etc and an added bonus they bake a good cup of coffee

Over the past few years I have visited Hillers for many breakfasts. Have always loved them today’s was disappointing I’m afraid. Sausages and bacon both burnt tomato not cooked and very obviously all microwaved with such ferocity that any flavours remaining were banished. I only hope this was a one off and will give it the benefit of the doubt due to its past excellence.

Being in the area on the way to Evesham on Thursday7th morning at 9.00 we thought that we would pop into Hillers having visited it last year for afternoon cake and tea. My wife and I shared the Eggs Royal £8.95 having half of the muffin each with smoked salmon,poached egg and Hollandaise sauce (they were nice, good sauce and smoked salmon...would have been better if on a brioche bun). To drink we had a cafetiere for two £5.90 (requested it strong so charged an extra £0.50 for a shot of coffee...Oh Well.) The service was attentive and pleasant, plus we spent a further £58.00 in their gift shop and a couple of pounds in the farm shop.

Lovely restaurant..quite quirky menu if you like to try different things

Lunch here today and the service and food were excellent. The chicken Cesar salad was extremely tasty and I felt looked after during what was quite a busy lunchtime.

We didn't book a table so were lucky to get one, it was very busy. We opted for a vegetarian special, chickpea and beetroot burger. I have to say the food was very good as was the cappuccino. The service was efficient and friendly. A pleasant experience. The rain unfortunately stopped us visiting the garden centre, however, we did look around the gift shop which was fairly expensive.

I visited Hillers yesterday with my daughter a 15 month old and 9 week old. All the staff were pleasant and helpful, food was good and service prompt. The 15 month old loved the sand pit (we were the only ones in there). The food in the shop looked fresh although we only bought ice creams. Having just read some of the other reviews I can only say we had a lovely time and recommend a visit, even if it is only to look, after all everyone has a bad day sometimes!

During a visit to the Avondale Railway I came here for a snack and a coffee. Great service, very quick and excellent food. On the same site is not only the railway but a children's sand pit, maize maze, bird hide and extensive gardens. Check their website for details and reserve a table at the restaurant at busy times. Plenty of car parking spaces

I called for a lunch whilst in the area. I was rather disconcerted to find the approach pathways and restaurant doorway obstructed by trailing hosepipes. A table was available but most appeared to be reserved. My order was taken promptly and served within a reasonable time. Portion size was not large but adequate. I was happy with the taste. Coffee was served with some slopped in the saucer. I was left standing far too long by the till to pay my bill. For the very simple lunch I had ordered I found my meal expensive and not really justified by the service or ambience.

I have had breakfast here, snacks and Gorgeous lunches I have never been disappointed. I love alfresco dining in the summer time the view’s are lovely The choices of food and pudding are always excellent The staff are sooooooo lovely and helpful I visit once a month

We booked for lunch on a Saturday just to be sure of getting a table. The food is plentiful and simply fabulous traditional lunchtime fair. We all opted for sandwiches as that was what we fancied but meals as such were also available. The specials boards are the best for fresh dishes. Puddings are huge and delicious!

Went for lunch on a rainy Saturday we were lucky getting a table.Most people had booked,probably would not need to book on sunny day as loads of outside seating.Best Ploughmans lunch

We visit Hillers on many occasions to buy lovely quality goods from the farm shop, go on the miniature railway with the children and afterwards enjoy a cuppa and piece of cake in the restaurant. On the last two occasions we have found the restaurant staff both unhelpful and rude. We have twice been asked at 4:40 if we would go and pay the bill as they have to take the money over to the farm. They don’t close until 5pm and whilst I am happy to settle to be helpful on each occasion I have then been in a queue to pay and my tea has gone cold. Surely there must either be a mobile card machine for people eating outside or ask people to pay when they order their food.

We came here for breakfast a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed it so much we came back. The breakfasts we ordered were delicious, and were more than sufficient. There’s a good selection on the menu. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. We will be making this a regular occurrence - I would even bring overnight guests here rather than cook a big breakfast at home.

After quite a long break, last Friday my wife and I returned to Hillers for a light Lunch.

We stopped here for a late breakfast. Everything was excellent. Great coffee, nice food and friendly service. The restaurant is set in lovely surroundings with a brilliant farm shop next door.Loved it

It was a very disappointing Cream tea. The tea and food was good, but appalling service. It was a treat for a lady turning 99 from her carers. We were placed at our table,food and tea placed on table and that was last we saw of any waitress. We had to ask 3 times for more water for the teapot and got a very grumpy response from the waitress when we asked for contalners to take leftovers home.I certainly won't be going back there.

We booked a table for 6 for lunch and I’d only ever eaten in the main building and forgot about the marque room. On arrival we found we had a table in the marque, it was cold, I saw another table for 6 in the main building so asked if we could have that, No we couldn’t but I was told that the heater had been put on for us. About ½ hour late there was still no one sat at the table in the main building and it then got split up and moved back to two individual tables!!!!

Visit often for the meat fish veg and plant shopping. Friendly knowledgeable staff in all departments and they do a great breakfast using top quality ingredients. Put most hotels to shame.

We thought we would visit Hillers Garden Restaurant after seeing the reviews on Trip Adviser! we had a fabulous meal from their Specials board and the sweets are just stunning!

We visited with my father and enjoyed a lovely lunch followed by fabulous cakes. The garden is full of flowers and beautiful plants and is a must to walk around. There’s a bird hide where you may be lucky to see some wildlife at close quarters. Good plant nursery and stylish little shop selling clothing and gifts etc.

I have just come back from a lovely lunch at Hillers. Although I have lived in the area for a long time I have not come across Hillers before and was pleasantly surprised to find such a good place reasonably close to where I live.

Having visited Hillers a few months ago for coffee and snacks, we booked a table for lunch as a birthday treat. Food and service were very good and prices are about the same as at other garden centre restaurants we have visited (i.e. not cheap). Maybe not a place I would go to every week but definitely worth a visit for a special occasion.

My friend and I visited with our children today. Only half of our food order arrived and when we got hold of our waitress approximately 10 mins later to ask where the rest of the order and our coffees were we told ‘can’t you see we are very busy’

We had pre-booked a table for a special birthday occasion. The Garden Centre's website states "Serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and light refreshments throughout the day". We arrived on time - it transpired that we had not needed to book as there were plenty of tables available. It took ages before a waitress took our order. Despite its only being 3.30 pm (and the café didn't close until 5 pm), we were told that there were no scones for the afternoon tea, as 'it's Bank Holiday and we've been very busy'.

Went there with my best mate today for coffee and light lunch. If our waitress (?Rachel) is indicative of the rest of the staff then I think it could become a regular place for lunch when I visit him. Friendly, informative and welcoming

We have always had a great experience until this one time.... we took some friends along with my son who is three.

We visited for brunch arriving at 11.30 to be told we could have a table but would need to be off it by 12.15 as it was reserved- when we refused as 45 minutes isn’t enough for a meal the waitress seemed really put out - we were told we could have another but again “make sure you’re off by 1.15” - 3 more waitresses told us the same. Ok we get it -but it is how you say it and we were made to feel like we needed to leave before we even sat down. We were too early for lunch and the breakfast menu was pretty basic and pricey. So after a tea and coffee (no please or thank you from the waitress) we paid (again no please or thank you) and left to go elsewhere.

Service good, pleasant staff, well presented good quality food. Good reservation system. Very well supported restaurant. Value for money,

I was meeting up with friends for a catch up and one suggested here for something different. A great idea!

We turned up as unannounced as a party of 18 and the restaurant was very busy but the staff opened up the back room for us without missing a beat. We had a great leisurely breakfast and were looked after really well. Thank you Hillers, top marks for both your food and your service.

We visited for a cream tea on a sunny afternoon and it was very busy, but one3 area that looked very pleasant we were told we couldn't use, and also lots of tables were booked, so unavailable. However, we did get our cream tea which was quite good.

Great gluten free cream tea, no fuss ordering for dietary requirements. There were lots of other gluten free options available also, I’m sure I will return.

Visited for tea and tea-cake. Came in at over £5! I feel that this is a bit over-priced. Especially when, if we all want tea, they provide a single tea-pot for us to share.