Somerset garden centres offer festive attractions this Christmas

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 06:01 · Archive

Somerset garden centres are hosting Christmas displays, themed shops and Santa events this festive season.

Somerset garden centres have become festive attractions this Christmas, offering much more than plants and garden furniture. Visitors can explore miniature villages, animated characters and rooms filled with lights, baubles and decorations.

Monkton Elm Garden Centre has unveiled its largest Lemax Christmas village yet, covering 161 square feet with detailed miniature buildings, characters and illuminated scenes. The centre offers festive lights, decorations and locally sourced real trees. Breakfast with Santa events are being held between November 21 and December 24, while the Elm Tree Restaurant has a festive menu.

Otter Garden Centres has redesigned its Christmas shops for 2026 with themed decorations, lighting and gifts. The Whitchurch branch includes singing penguins at 'Otter Airways', The Gruffalo, and animated characters. Collections across its three Somerset branches in Whitchurch, Taunton and Wincanton include Woodland Tales, Frosted Lake, Santa's Bakery, Country Christmas and Nutcracker.

Brimsmore Gardens on Tintinhull Road, known for award-winning Christmas displays, offers themed areas with lights, trees and seasonal decorations. It also has the Apple Tree Restaurant and Farm Shop for presents, decorations and festive food.

How it is being reported

• The best Somerset garden centres to visit in the run-up to ChristmasFrom huge Christmas villages to Santa’s grottos and festive circus shows, these are some of Somerset’s best garden centres to visit before ChristmasBridgwater Mercury · 15 Nov, 05:00
• The best Somerset garden centres to visit in the run-up to ChristmasFrom huge Christmas villages to Santa’s grottos and festive circus shows, these are some of Somerset’s best garden centres to visit before ChristmasSomerset County Gazette · 15 Nov, 05:00

In this story: Monkton Elm Garden Centre · Otter Garden Centres · Brimsmore Gardens · Somerset · Whitchurch · Taunton · Wincanton

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