Yarnton Home & Garden

We have been visiting here for years and love the place however today after visiting the lovely antiques centre with our mini dachshunds in tow we were denied entry to the nursery. Disappointing as all the other garden centres in the area allow dogs in and some even have dog friendly seating near the food areas. Yarnton you are missing out big time here we were going to buy several large plants, have some lunch and look at the summer houses!The fact you have a dog parlour on site you would hope they were welcome in all areas

We had a lovely time for our son’s birthday at Yarnton’s Magic Garden. The team are very experienced at hosting and made us all feel very welcome. The time went by very quickly.Booking is easy online through the website and a minimum of 10 children, including the birthday child, have to be booked to hold a party. Numbers need to be confirmed 5 working days prior. Any additional adults are paid for on the day at the end.You can bring your own decorations, the walls in the party room are painted and decor is garden/woodland themed.They have a guestlist before entry to the playbarn for guests to tick off when they arrive.The party room is woodland/garden themed - bright and cheerful. It is just off the playbarn near the toilets. This is available throughout the two hour play session.There are three tables: a rectangular table for coffees/teas, a round cake/present table and a few rectangular tables joined together with chairs for children to sit on.The food was delicious and the children ate it all. Rachael and the chef went above and beyond for our dietary requirements. The food was served 1 hour into the play session and announced by tannoy. I was so impressed with the quality and range of food: crudités with hummus, mini quiches, mini pizzas, chips, battered chicken chunks, crisps, sandwiches and fruit. They also provided ice-cream (one scoop of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry in cups) with sauces and sprinkles at the end. They provide jugs of squash and water throughout. Yarnton provided all plates, cups and cutlery.Teas and coffees were provided in metal teapots with milk jugs and china cups for adults in the party room. Staff replenished these throughout.We were allowed to bring a homemade birthday cake to place on a round table in the party room. The woodland themed cake complimented the walls and decor. Yarnton provided napkins.The children did not want to leave.The staff cleared away everything at the end. The time really flew by and before I knew it the play session was over.Rachel replied to my many emails prior and was very patient.Yarnton parties do not cater for adults, so my only one suggestion would be to offer (at an additional price) the option of a platter of sandwiches or cheese scones/something savoury for adults on the tea/coffee table. I asked if I could bring in food for adults as they don’t cater for adults, but no food is allowed in. Baguettes and cake are available to be purchased at the cafe in the playbarn but are limited. I felt disappointed I could not offer the adults something more than cake at lunchtime.I would recommend booking a party with the Yarnton Garden.

Great little find! Lots of little shops, refill shops, clothes, and art boutiques. Was shocked when discovering this place, and it looks like there is lots more to come. Great kids play area too, although I couldn't see what it has, so will have to Google, and the kids shop is beautiful (but expensive!)Well done design team!!Cannot wait to come back at Christmas!!Cafe was lovely, very modern and 'instagramable.' Not cheap, and I think they should provide a biscuit with their hot drinks for the cost. The plant section is extensive and has really nice furniture and home selection.Some (unasked for) advice: needs more parent and child parking (lots more for yummy mummies), needs electric charging points due to the world we live in now, needs better social media presence and sharing, more outside seating for summer and more obviously dog friendly areas.Will be back for sure!!

Lots of things to buy, great selection, busy and large restaurant but shame it's card only as it discriminates against people who only carry cash. Yes, some people are only able to use cash because of their circumstances, no fault of their own. But are now unable to access places like this because the UK is trying to become a cashless society.

Was once a dog friendly in the garden center side of things. No longer the case unfortunately, and now unfriendly to dogs.

Best garden centre near to Oxford. Went with kids to shop for wife's birthday. Found plants, pots, gloves, body cream and more. Good indoor and outdoor plant selection, good cafe, and tasteful home goods.

It's been a few months since we made a visit to the cafe. What a shock we had. The menu had changed and not for the better. The dishes were described as if we were eating in a posh restaurant not a cafe with Formica tables where you have to queue to put in your food order and pay, and the meals were over priced too. I had the cottage pie with heritage carrots. The dish of a very tasty cottage pie was far too small, more of a starter size, and the heritage carrots were a joke. 5 tiny carrots which were placed on the side were cold and tasted of grit. I wasn't prepared to eat more than the first one. And who has heard of jus with marmalade, it was more appropriate to be served on a pudding as it was so sweet and didn't go with a savoury dish at all. My friends sausage and mash was smothered in this concoction which she said ruined the dish. In all the 5 of us were disappointed with our chosen meals and it spoilt our day out.

Full of very expensive items in cookery and homewares.Good garden area for plants.Cafe good snacks and cakes and friendly staff.Got The Works inside and lovely Jessie's Art Shed outside.Good parking.

First visit and pleasantly surprised at the quality of the site. The Soft play barn is superb and will definitely be returning.Overall good place to visit.