Gates Garden Centre has been recognised in the Garden Centre Association (GCA) Awards 2023.

Established in 1948 by Fred and Ivy Gates, the Gates Garden Centre was originally created within the walls of a large Victorian kitchen garden belonging to Cold Overton Hall. Still on the same site today, the centre has expanded considerably over the years, but still retains its traditional family values.

Gates can be found on the Rutland-Leicestershire border and offers over 12,000 square metres of retail and leisure facilities, from indoor and outdoor plants, water features and garden products, to patio furniture, barbecues, clothing, gifts, homeware and pet care.

There's also a large, farm shop, a restaurant with sunny balcony, a cosy coffee shop, play area for the kids and dedicated dog walking field.

The centre also hosts an annual Christmas display, making it a popular spot for families and Christmas-lovers from Rutland and the surrounding counties.

Last year's Christmas display was awarded the GCA award for Best Destination Garden Centre.

Have you ever been to visit the Gates Garden Centre Christmas displays? Image credit: Gates Garden Centre.

Now, the centre has celebrated another prestigious award from the GCA, having been recognised for top customer service and its outdoor living and lifestyle stock.

The team shared their news on social media: "We're delighted to have won the British Garden Centre Association Midlands Awards 2023 for Best Customer Service and Best Outdoor Living Retailer in the Destination Garden Centre category, with a special commendation for Jack in our Horticultural Department for excellent customer service and product knowledge. 

"Well done to the entire Gates team, we couldn't be more proud of everyone for all their hard work!

"The country's leading garden centres belong to the Garden Centre Association and each one has to achieve high levels of expertise before they can be accepted as an Approved Member."

Find Gates Garden Centre at:

Somerby Road

Cold Overton

Oakham

LE15 7QB