GARDEN centres are no longer just a place to pick up some plants – they’re a whole day out for the family.
This only ramps up when Christmas rolls around, and one has been named the best for a festive visit.
Garsons Garden Centre in Esher was named The Best Christmas Garden Centre in the UK 2025, having won it for a number of years before as well.
The garden centre has a new themed area every year, with last year seeing a huge The Wonderful World of Oz event, complete with massive hot air balloon display and green decorations throughout.
This year, themed areas at the garden centre include Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, The Queen of Hearts, Sing a Song of Sixpence, Little Miss Muffet, Down at The Station, Jingle Bells, We Went to the Animal Fair and Sing a Rainbow.
You can expect fully decked out scenes with fake snow and twinkling lights.
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In previous years, scenes have included the tin man from the Wizard of Oz as well as a multicoloured igloo.
Of course, you can meet Father Christmas and his elves as well, inside a cabin decked out with colourful lights.
Each child who visits Santa will get a gift as well as a chance to snap a photo.
The experience costs £15.50 per child.
Across the festive period, there are a load of workshops visitors can attend as well including wreath making sessions and calligraphy classes.
After exploring the garden centre and all the Christmas attractions make sure to visit the farm shop with Christmas food, gifts and seasonal products.
For a bite to eat, you can visit The Orangery restaurant which is inspired by Garsons 150-year farming history as a supplier to Borough Market in London.
The restaurant is inside a huge glass conservatory and serves up full-English breakfasts as well as Sunday roast dinners.