The Old Railway Line Garden Centre in Powys

This used to be a lovely garden centre, but now it has developed into a shopping mall, unfortunately the restaurant requires you to queue before you are allocated a seat, (is this a garden centre or a "dining experience"? ) However the food choice is limited and not as good as it used to be, also the food/drink section is not as well stocked as it once was. They won't miss my cust but I'll go elsewhere in future. Disappointed

Having visited here many times and had very nice food I must say I was a little disappointed with todays visit. There were tables available but we still had to queue to be seated and as my Mum is 86 it is not easy for her to stand for a length of time, there were 3 chairs for chairs to sit on whilst you queued but these were at the front of the queue so you had to wait to get to them. We did however wait and eventually we had a table but then there was a 40 minute wait for food, not all the assistants were as friendly as normal which was unusual as normally they are very friendly. The prices of the food have increased considerably which you do expect some increases but I do feel that they were a little excessive. I always really look forward to my lunch here but I think next time I may give it a miss and try a local pub.

Hubby really enjoyed his beef cobbler (stew) and a hot chocolate. I enjoyed my soup of the day, a plentiful helping. We both loved a slice each of a mint aero sponge cake. The choice of cakes is awesome. I had a bottle of Butty Bach, which as usual was chilled not very cold. It was busy as always, with very clean tables, floor and toilets. Staff are great and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. Free mince pie with loyalty card.

called for snack to the smaller coffee shop but unfortunately the tub chairs that were around some of the tables were absolutely disgusting and filthy dirty. there wasn't a lot of room to sit elsewhere so just sat there, making sure we didn't touch them before eating our food and washing hands thoroughly after . for these chairs to be used in an eating establishment I would of thought would and should not been allowed and not seen as favourable by any heath and food inspections. makes me wonder what the cleanliness of the rest of the place is like????

Top marks for the service and quality of food at the food kiosk outside the Old Railway yesterday. The cakes are locally produced and the Sidoli’s ice cream was awesome. Everything was clean, well organised and delicious but the highlight was the standard of service which was professional, courteous and efficient even when it got busy. Well done Old Railway team

The food was really good but service slow. The rest of our party got their food but I didn’t get mine until they had finished.

Went to the garden centre to look round. It was well stcked and reasonable priced. We were on holiday so couldnt buy plants etc

Don't usually get excited about garden centres but this one is superb in every way. The cafe is very well organised and has a good system in place. The staff are hard working and efficient. The food is out of this world. Sunday lunch is very, very good. So much to see and a lovely atmosphere. Looking forward to my next visit. Even the Red Kites are overhead in this lovely part of the world !

Been many times over the years, this time had to wait to be seated in the cafe which is a bad idea as we bypassed the displays of cakes and cold drinks. We only wanted cake and drinks so had to go back to the counter to choose our cakes and grab a cold drink and order and wait for a hot drink. We sat for a while waiting for non existent table service, the waitress showing us to a table didn’t say order at the counter! You assume there is table service if you are shown to a seat and not told to order and pay at the counter first. The salt seller was sticky, though a good job was done cleaning the tables. Laminated menus is a very good idea, maybe with a yellow background for the visually impaired can read better. Butty Bach beer in the cooler was not very cool but drinkable. However cakes were gorgeous my Cappaccino cake had a good strong coffee flavour I loved it. Hubby’s large Mocha was nice and he liked his “very chocolately” chocolate Haystack cake, which was similar to a soft and moist flapjack. Toilets were exceptionally clean as usual and the paintings for sale in the corridor to the toilets were a delight to view. Very nice atmosphere in the cafe but far too cold with the air conditioning on full blast.

We had a lovely afternoon tea in the garden centre restaurant. Lovely, tasty food, beautifully presented. Would definitely recommend

I purchased a fuchsia plant online from The Old Railway Line Garden Centre. The delivery was very quick and the plant was very healthy. It was very well packaged too. Would certainly recommend this Garden Centre.

Gorgeous place for a lunch! Came here on a Thursday Lunch. We hadn't booked but got there for about 12. It's quiet a maze walk from the car park through the garden centre (takes about 5 minutes) but is worth it with pretend foliage and twinkly lights! We managed to get a table for 8. The menu is extremely extensive for a garden centre! Something for everyone! And the most amazing array of puddings and cakes! Lovely staff who were remaining calm and friendly despite being several team members down. I can highly recommend the loaded fries! They also let us swap out items on the all day breakfast which was great! Highly recommend a trip here, just don't go if you're in a rush!

Great for tea/coffee and the tearoom is super dog friendly. Cannot praise it high enough. Staff friendly and efficient

I have been a visitor to the old railway line garden centre on average 3 Times a week for at least ten years,the food is always of a very high standard always hot and very well presented the staff are always very welcoming and friendly.my friend has dementia and she is always treated very nicely, very nice place WE will keep going back for the next ten years hopefully.

Always great food for a decent price. We always come back, so that says it all. Great staff, great garden centre and great food no matter if it’s in the restaurant or tee room. Get there as it’s a couple of hours out and totally enjoyable

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Tea room and Restaurant, a wonderful day out. Food in the Restaurant "first class", choice to suit every possible desire, with specials to add exciting variations. Restaurant very pleasant and welcoming with an abundance of helpful staff, and the...

The Sunday lunch here is amazing and very good value for money. They are always very busy and so you expect a wait, but it is worth waiting for, so lovely and fresh and hot and very tasting.

Had a lovely lunch with the grandchildren, who also enjoyed meeting the Owls and seeing the parrot, Bought some strawberries in the shop for their pudding, they said were were delicious. Great selection of bedding plants and friendly helpful staff. Definitely worth a visit.

It was extremely busy and the staff were under pressure but as usual they were friendly and the food good. Considering it was so busy I did not have to wait too long.

Ordered coffee with cheesecake with ice cream ,coffee cold and icecream stale and icy, base of cheesecake rock hard and inedible. My husband ordered coffee with Welsh cakes which were too dry to eat his coffee was also cold. Will avoid this place in future....

I was really looking forward to my visit with my daughter. It was a late celebration for Mother's Day. We were looking forward to our lunch as we lived at quite a distance. We were seated reasonably quickly and ordered then waited for lunch to...

Terrible service..the staff found it amusing when we expressed annoyance at having to wait 45 mins in a half full restaurant.wed checked in at 35 mins and were told it was "just getting plated up".. We waited a further 10 mins and then noticed a...

With 12 of us for lunch it was great that we could book in advance and be accommodating when we arrived early! Great selection of food freshly cooked for all tastes. Garden centre doesn’t do it justice as it has gifts; food; restaurant as well...

Enjoyed a fantastic afternoon tea today at this garden centre. The sandwiches were so lovely and fresh, lovely fruit (apple, strawberries and raspberry) as well. There was a long list of choices for the cake so it was difficult to choose. Staff were all very...

Excellent experience especially as a good choice for gluten free. Food very good as was the service would definitely go again .

Met family here for a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Thought it was very expensive for what we had. The biggest problem for us was that we were practically sat on the next table. The seating area has altered and we are...

This review is long overdue, but after seeing the recent negative reviews I’m glad I waited! This review is for the whole place, not just the restaurant. We aren’t able to visit TOR garden centre as much as we’d like as it’s a 57minute drive...

Never again will I eat there service is slow for food to arrive . Had heard reports of people getting funny tummies after eating there but food looked nice once it arrived. I was in a group of 8 of us and we had various...

Overrated expensive dump full off pompous staff that look down on people , visited with family for dinner & Christmas decorations, their prices are extortionate , food is mediocre, and staff think they are royalty , never again !!!!!!

Visited this garden centre twice in one week whilst on holiday in the area. The first time we were taken by a friend who lived locally but once there, she said it had all changed and she was very disappointed. As it was our first...

We visited today with family from Brazil, hoping that the food had improved since our last visit, much to our disappointing food the quality of the food had not changed, we ordered lasagna, it was the most horrid lasagna I’ve ever tasted, to much pasta...

My husband and I visited for lunch today at 1.30 I was left standing waiting for someone to direct me to a table for 5 mins while at least 3 staff just looked at me. On ordering one egg mayo on white and my husband...

We heard this was a good garden centre, so called in on our journey to Hereford. Great selection of plants, really liked the way that they were grouped as what they would achieve rather which was helpful for us in planning our garden.

Really lovely garden centre. Good selection of food on the menu and well cooked. Early bird breakfast particularly nice and excellent value.

Spent half a day looking around at the vast array of plants, equipment, clothing and gifts. Had a nice lunch as well. Retuned later in the week to sample the gardeners brunch, which I would highly recommend.

We were recommended to visit this garden centre and restaurant - they did not disappoint! We were like kids in a sweet shop walking round different departments. The plants were excellent quality and reasonably priced. Enjoyed lunch - delicious Cajun sweet potato soup and toasted...

What a wonderful, surprise retirement party. Staff were thought and friendly. The food was varied, fresh and very tasty.also plentiful. I hope my family enjoyed themselves because I certainly did. Great that we can also take our friendly dog who enjoyed themselves. As tearooms just...

Me and my daughter visited the garden centre and stopped for lunch in the main cafe. My daughter had a massive piece of cake which she said was very yummy. I had a panini and some chips. It was very tasty, Orestes lovely and a...

Our visit was disappointing on this occasion. The first disappointment was that we both wanted lasagne but unfortunately it had sold out. Still our fault, we should have come earlier. We ordered the pie of the day which was pork and leek with cider. When...

I took a group of Pensioners to this Garden Centre following a visit to Hay on Wye.I had not booked the restaurant in advance so was a bit worried whether they would take us as we were 36 people. I was pleasantly surprised as the...

Breakfast took half an hour to arrive and wasn't the best. Bacon was way over cooked. Staff seem lovely and the views are nice.

This is the best garden centre I have ever been to. They have a fantastic selection of plants and they all look so healthy. I was looking for some Verbena Bonariensis and they had lots there. Special mention must go to John in the plant...

We had breakfast baps on our visit with coffee - I had a brown roll which was hard and dry which can happen with brown bread, however I did not expect to look at the bottom of the roll and find green mould! However I...

Called in for breakfast (from the breakfast menu) and whilst the breakfast bap was good value and the tea of good quality, there is an issue with pricing. If you order 'toast' you get two slices and you can add extras, e.g. egg etc., at...

we ordered lasagna and it was as dry and stodgy, with little taste. i ordered yorkshire pudding with sausage and mash, the sausage was the most vile tasting sausage that i have ever tastes, the potato had no taste and the meal came with very...

A real tale of contrasts. Visited several times over the years including last week. Garden centre top notch, eclectic blend of items. However three of us had booked the Xmas meal, which was barely edible! Over cooked, oily gravy, rewarmed veg and plates so small...

I ordered something online from them. A week later I emailed a week later and they hadn't sent the order because they had a query about an item I asked about but then did not order. I wouldn't trust them with any business again ever....

Having just visited Hay on Wye on a Monday found few places to have a proper meal as lots of places were closed. We remembered seeing the Old Railway Line Garden Centre on our way so returned there and had a splendid meal. Enjoyed it...

Had the pleasure of afternoon tea at The Old Railway. We booked for a normal, a vegetarian and a GF afternoon tea. No problem at all, booked in showed to our reserved seats, handed a menu to choose our own sandwich which was great as...

Just out for a drive around the Brecon Beacons and looking for somewhere for a coffee stop. Missed the entrance but luckily there is a small lay-by a little further on to turnaround. So glad we did. It has a very spacious car park. The...

We only stopped for a coffee and cake, which were lovely, but saw meals being delivered to people, which made us decide we would return for a proper meal soon. The covid measures in place were exemplary with screens between the tables and a one...

It has been and will be the best place for me and my family to buy all kinds of plants, gifts, home decorations, food and articles for animals, etc., I have been having lunch today at the restaurant with my mother and we liked it...

Excellent garden centre with a large and spacious indoor and outdoor section and with a farm shop included. There is also an attached restaurant and tea-room, although we only used the restaurant, the staff was very pleasant and helpful. Food was excellent. Very enjoyable visit.

Lovely coffee and breakfast. Fantastic choice on menu that can cater for a variety of food allergies. Very good value for money as meals are great quality. Staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming and professional whilst implementing Covid safe procedures. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Wonderful place mixing indoor / outdoor garden produce with an eclectic range of perculiar gifts and good quality food in either a cafe or restaurant setting. Suitable for all ages and abilities, allow a good couple of hours to cover the whole place. Can get...

My wife and I visited yesterday, Sunday, on a through visit from Swansea to Hereford. We stopped at the café for coffee and cakes at approx 11.30 am and were greeted by the most charming and helpful restaurant manager. After thoroughly enjoying our refreshments break...

We visited this garden centre for just some seeds. You could spend the day there, so many different items from a normal garden centre. Easy to get lost and spend! Will go again before we go home. Definitely worth a visit.

Great garden centre with lots of choice. The cafe was excellent with very friendly service from all the staff. Good choice of food at a good price. Everything very clean. We had fish and chips and cheese and tomatoe toastie. Both meals were very good.

We try to get here at least once a month.They are still very vigilant in their covid rules and maintain that customers MUST wear face coverings/masks.There are numerous Gel stations .We primarily go for the breakfasts etc and they continue the high standards of separation...

Fantastic garden centre; staff are so helpful and friendly. Plants are varied and healthy. Good pond section. Peat free compost. Good selection of basic garden tools. Coffee and cake lush.

First visit for a very long time for Sunday lunch, missed this so much.Delicious food & staff are so friendly & efficient, myself & my husband love this place, will be back very shortly.

Wife and i visited today.One way system in situ and you are greeted at the entrance by staff who ask you to use the sanitiser and have to give you a basket or trolley.Still have a very large selection of plants and flowers.The restaurant is now open.At the entrance ,which is roped off,you are greeted by staff and you must wear face covering and use the sanitising gel.You are escorted to a table that has in cases a perspex surround almost like a booth.Even if you scan the Covid app with your phone you still have to complete a form that you are given.You order at the counter as in the past and present your membership card for future discounts.Staff deliver the very tasty cooked food quickly.They cater for special diets if informed especially Gluten Free. Thoroughly recommended.Large flat car park and very clean toilets.

Love visiting the garden centre here in Three Cocks and regularly collected items over lockdown with the super organised click and collect option - always a friendly person at the end of the phone and a safe collection procedure in place. Visited on Tuesday (second day after reopening from the most recent lockdown) and it was brilliant. Lots of very helpful, calm and knowledgeable staff around to help, a sensible route planned out and lots of space to walk. Also a HUGE range of great products - going to go back again this week with a list. Be prepared for a little wait at the tills as staff are following all the correct guidelines and Covid regulations so it does take more time - but be kind, the staff are doing a great job! Thank you and keep up the good work!

Got there for midday and hit a big queue, we weren’t fussed on having roast (it was Sunday) so staff mentioned there’s a cafe we could also eat at so went to that instead as had 2 kids and didn’t want to queue for ages. Really wish we’d queued! We had the last table which was between the till and the door, can’t be helped, however the member of staff who was doing track and trace at the door with every customer propped open the door every time meaning we were getting a very cold draft each time! My husband wanted a breakfast sandwich but was told they weren’t doing eggs because it was busy?! So he changed his mind and had a baguette, my son had 2 sausage rolls and I had a jacket with chilli & cheese. My chilli was bland, tasteless and was basically mince, beans, a tin of tomatoes and some chilli powder chucked in and had also never been near any seasoning, there was also next to no cheese on it. My husbands baguette was fine but when you pay £8 you’d at least expect a bit of dressing on the salad or a couple of crisps! You could add coleslaw for £1.50 which is just ridiculous! We all had a cake due to still being hungry, I had a millionaires shortbread and it’s the worst one I’ve ever had. The biscuit base was overworked and soggy, the caramel was more of a fudge and the chocolate didn’t taste of anything. No-one table checked us so didn’t want to get in a queue just to complain. Think they need to get rid of the table we sat on to fit with covid rules because many times people were queuing right by us and definitely not 2 metres away. Real shame and really disappointed. Wouldn’t come back on that basis. Also really overpriced!

Called here today, almost full downstairs so the girl mentioned the cafe up top so off we went. Very expensive for my baguette (£8 I think) which cake with lettuce garnish that had no dressing, no coleslaw and no crisps all for £8 my wife’s jacket wasn’t very tasty either. We then tried the cakes for afters which again were poor and possibly hanging around a few days particularly my wife’s millionaire shortbread. Expected more but very poor. The girl at the till was lovely and smiled all the time

We stopped here for the farm shop. Was the worsted I've ever been to. We got some of the jam it was tasteless. Also brought to of their ready meals. We have just thrown them away. Not very nice at all.

Organisation on entering for Covid-19 was very good , though I / we were puzzled by the request that we must have a basket or trolley! Plenty of plants and bulbs which was reassuring considering the earlier lockdown problems. We joined the queue standing on the socially distance markers, had to leave a name and contact telephone number, then we were escorted to our table. All very well organised. Only one person at the counter to order. Good selection of cakes as usual . Meals came reasonably quickly but unfortunately curry was not hot and the chips were cool, not up to the usual standard as yet and may be due to new staff! BUT IT WAS A NICE VISIT and we enjoyed it very much and the staff must be congratulated on all their hard work. Thank you guys.

This garden centre is COVID aware and well stocked in every department.We ate in the restaurant which was clean and clearly labelled with directions for COVID safety as was the garden centre.We both had cooked breakfasts which were superb not a bland sausage in site. Coffee was good and the cakes looked wonderful. Prices were competitively priced. I would definitely go back.

Called today to the garden centre the first time since the lockdown, unfortunately some of the public choose to ignore the one way system you have in place there. But I must praise you on the safety of the cafe, we signed in and were showed to a table the staff in the cafe were constantly sanitising tables and chairs it made you feel very safe and comfortable. We also had a lovely lunch.... Well done.........

Really wanted some easy breakfast when we were on holiday. Someone had mentioned about the garden centre restaurant so we thought we'd give it a go. We loved having a little look around the garden centre, they have some amazing things, and then went to breakfast. Reasonably priced, nothing fancy. Service was lovely and helpful. I had a veggie breakfast, unfortunately, it did not come with a bacon alternative but the sausage was lovely and unique. My partner had the full English. He said the sausages were disappointing but the bacon was great and think. There was variety with cakes, sweet things and drinks. Pretty limited on the breakfast. If you want something friendly, easy and nice food, here is great.

Very good social distancing measures in place. Coffee excellent (filter) and Brie bacon and cranberry panini very good. Home made coleslaw a nice touch. Great place to stop on journey across Wales; plenty to look at in garden centre including good selection of local produce.

Had a breakfast here. The sausages were only cooked one side and completely raw on the other. Sent it back and the next lot of sausages were no better. We ate most of the breakfast and left the sausages. When I went up to tell staff that we couldn't eat them because they were raw they said oh,. And that was that!

Food always well cooked and displayed well. The early bird breakfast is fantastic value and delicious. Also the fresh cream scones make a very nice but naughty treat.

Nipped into this lovely garden centre to pass an hour . After a wander around the well stocked shop popped into the cafe for a light bite and a coffee . Lovely ambience with a choice of sofas and arm chairs and the more formal dining tables . The cafe was extremely busy which is a reccomendation in itself . I had a flat white and a ham and mustard sandwich on brown bread . The food was fine but how dissapointing to have a packet of mustard , pop some in a ramakin it’s not a transport cafe .

A quick review for this venue visited whilst we were on a Valentines weekend away in the Brecon Beacons. We were impressed with the amount and variation of stock held in what was a quite large shopping venue. There was so much stuff: plants, seeds, bulbs, shrubs and trees, pots, garden furniture and decorations, gardening equipment, tools and clothing. Then there was indoor pots, glassware and furnishings for conservatories. Ample selections of gifts, kitchen equipment, fresh food, preserved and frozen foodstuffs. Believe me I am only scratching the surface.There was also a café / restaurant but we had already dined.Staff were most helpful. We bought some bargain-priced aged balsamic vinegar and some seeds.This was a good place for get out of the blustery wet weather, courtesy of Storm Dennis (the Menace).

Never disappoints. If is coffe & a cake (use your birthday gift voucher if you have a loyalty card) or a light lunch or the amazing Sunday lunch. We go again & again you won't get better value!!We now have family & friends who travel from west wales just for the Sunday lunch & everyone loves the shop, young and old.there is t much you can't get in this amazing family run 'garden centre,

Food is lovely, but just a shame that they can’t understand the order and keep it to the customers request. A friend of mine had an allergy to a certain food group and this was still put on the plate, and when asked to remove it, it was simply scraped off the plate and the food was then given back to us. Also, a tea cake took 20 minutes to arrive at the table, understanding that they like to serve the food together, however the tea cake was cold when we got it. Laziness by the kitchen staff was not greatly received.

In addition to being a very good garden centre, The Old Railway Line is also a small grocery shop and a café/restaurant. I did not eat here, but visited to purchase flowers, and bought some food whilst there. I found the staff to be knowledgeable and very pleasant. Everything is well displayed, price marked and clean. Recommended.

Lovely Garden Centre, with an array of things to see and do. Yes there are plants, shrubs, flowers, etc, but there are also lots of other things to browse over. Expect to find things you wouldnt normally expect to be able to buy in a traditional garden centre. Parking is ample, even though the place is often busy. Oh and there are two places to sit down and eat, including a "Tea Shop" and a fairly large restaurant which is very popular due to the high quality food it serves, including a number of rotating "specials." Very good for the older person. Service is always friendly and polite.

Good all round service very friendly. You can even take your dog . There's so much to see. You can spend a whole day in there . We wish they had a place in Lancs. I got some of my Christmas gifts while we were there. I have sent for some things on line.

A great lunch in the cafe at the Old Railway Line Garden Centre. We chose soups, baguettes and sandwiches and were all very happy with our choices. When you combine this with a wide range of plants and goods available to buy in the garden centre, this makes for a good couple of hours out. Will come back

Always such a lovely place to go. I took my Mum last Saturday. She loves going there but no longer drives. It’s always so impressive when you go there that someone has the drive and the imagination to always be on trend with fashion for the home and unique items for sale with so much to choose from. It’s beautifully decorated for Xmas and the extra little touches around the centre are lovely. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. The toilets are nice and clean and decorated tastefully. Had a lovely piece of Victoria sponge in the restaurant and mum really enjoyed her Bara brith.

Booked a table for Xmas day out for myself and wife. We like to go out for the day rather than an evening meal. What a lovely surprise. Fabulous three coarse Xmas dinner, pipping hot. Loads of meat plus veg and roast potatoes, cooked to perfect. Service was brill no waiting, considering the place was full. Plenty of gravy. You only have to ask for more. We couldn't eat the dessert as we were stuffed so they gave us a takeaway cartoon. Brill . Had it when we got home with cup of tea. Pasted this place many a time but never called in. What a big mistake. Great garden centre. I would say the best I have ever been too.Beautifully down up for Xmas. Will definitely return. Also the normal restaurant food looked lovely. Plenty of car parking. Give it a try you won't be disappointed.

Wow! What a spectacular treat, if you love Christmas this is the place to be, for kids of all ages? 66 and counting, please see pictures, a word of warning, go mid week as the weekends are very busy, so much so we couldn't get a cup of tea, still, well worth a visit.

A lovely place especially this time of year. Lots of beautiful decorations and specialty foods. There were 4 of us and we had lunch, it was very busy and we waited in the queue for nearly an hour because it’s so popular. The food was lovely all freshly made. My only complaint is about the condiments. They use the sachets of sauces, vinegar etc. not only are they impossible to open they are so bad for the environment totally non recyclable. So please please Old Railway Line think about how you can improve your condiments and it will be perfect

Very nice restaurant. The staff are very helpful and efficient. I have had several very tasty lunches and what is great there is a dish especially for slimmers. The cakes are really scrummy and so much choice. All togetther very enjoyable.

2nd visit this year, 1st 1 for my birthday in July and today for xmas shopping. This place us amazing just love walking around such an organised garden centre, wished I had loads of money to buy everything lol! Had a cuppa and cake was really scrummy, staff were really helpful too. Keep up the hood work guys

There was still a few spaces in the car park, so i kinda knew it would be busy....well thats an understement....only 3 tills open...with about 50 people waiting..n one lad, on the till, obviously it was new to him ''' absolute choase, everyone behind me moaning...we said, when they made the car park bigger, they would need to get more tills....well they havnt !!!

Very busy at lunchtime. Ordered at 1.25 and brunch took just over 30 mins to come. It would have been nice if we had been told that there was a wait, as, by the time our food came, our tea was drunk as it would have been cold had we have waited.

Great breakfast - lovely tasty sausage and bacon saute potatoes and egg with beans. £3.49 bargain! Very clean and tidy and welcoming restaurant in lovely garden centre. Staff are very friendly and food was delicious.

This is a great place to enjoy something nice to eat while spending time looking at the garden centre and gift shops with a lovely family atmosphere.

lovely garden center with lots of variety of plants and lots of other items to buy, their christmas center was outstanding the food in the restaurant looked appetising except the item i ordered, lasagna it was the worst i have ever lasted, it was stodgy and with no taste or seasoning the filling was horrid not worth the expense, the price of their soft drinks 2,20 for a small bottle

We went on a busy Saturday and were a bit disappointed because there was no Pie of the Day or lasagne left. My third choice was curry of the day which was a rich, tasty chicken balti. I particularly liked the fact that you could help yourself to iced water without having to buy single use plastic bottles of water. There was quite a queue to order and pay but we didn't need to wait long for our food once we'd ordered. Staff worked professionally and were quite patient while I needed to get a menu and make another choice!

Never heard of this garden centre before, simply called in for lunch as we were passing on our journey home. Staff very friendly, food and service were excellent, we can recommend the curries, cakes and coffee. Lots of things to look at in the shop and garden centre. Very impressed overall, easy to see why they have won awards.

Simply the very best garden centre that I have ever visited. The staff are so pleasant and helpful. The tea room and restaurant are first class. Such a wonderful wide range of super products. Excellent in every way in our opinion.

We are regulars here and the restaurant is great. Last week we tried the tea-room and had an unhappy experience, I paid in cash then remembered I had not used my loyalty card. I took the card out and asked for the points to be put on. I was told that the points were already added but I explained that this was not possible as I had not been asked my name and had not taken out the card. The waitress insisted I must have used the card. When I looked the number on the receipt was different to mine. Another waitress came and insisted that the points were already on my card. We were made to feel dishonest and it was very embarrassing. The waitress took my card to customer services and when she returned she said "If the points were not on before then they are now". Again implying dishonesty on my part. WE did not enjoy our tea and could not wait to leave. I went to customer services who agreed that the points were not added to my card but somehow were put on another card. She said the waitress should have apologised for the error and not made us even more uncomfortable by implying we were dishonest! She gave me a voucher for 2 hot drinks. We ate our main meal in the restaurant a few hours later, the vegetable crumble was delicious & the service excellent. I would rate the restaurant 5 star and tea shop 2 star. We will not be trying the tea shop again! Customer care training needed.

Garden Centres are all very similar these days, but The Old Railway has a wonderful choice of plants, gifts, garden equipment/tools, etc. and expert help is always on hand.

Called in recently for a drink. Both had coffee and cake. Service was good and the prices not bad. Thought the prices in the garden centre were rather high, especially the cheese and jams etc

Very good for all garden equipment, plants, food and gifts. Had a good morning, eating and buying from the well stocked deli.

We came here a year ago and thought the breakfast was excellent. We had two breakfasts there again on a recent trip and have to say they were still spot on. Everything was freshly cooked and despite being very busy we didn't wait that long so still gets full marks for the breakfast from us. We also had a lunch but have to say that wasn't quite so good. I chose the baked potato with cheese and coleslaw. Unfortunately it was a baked potato with coleslaw and more coleslaw. Hardly any cheese and completely covered with the aforementioned coleslaw....Still giving it four as hubby liked his panini. I'd go back for breakfast anytime but probably not for lunch.