Looking for inspiration this summer?
Discover our incredible collection of plants, furniture sets, fire pits, and gardening tips to ensure your outdoor area shines in every season! Along with some great ideas to keep the kids entertained.
Summer
Keeping the little ones entertained
Get them outside
There’s no better time than now to get the little ones outside in the sunshine! We have a great range of children’s toys and garden activities to get them outside and keep them entertained.
Picnics
There’s no better way to get yourself outside and enjoy the British summertime than with a good old picnic, one for the whole family to enjoy.
Join us at Belle’s Playbarn
When the weather isn’t ideal or it’s simply too hot, bring them to Belle’s Playbarn where they can burn off some energy. You might even get a chance to relax and enjoy a drink while they play! Our playbarn is air-conditioned, ensuring a cool environment even on the hottest days.
Great British Summer Savings Promotion
We’re proud to support the Government’s Great British Summer Savings initiative, helping families enjoy more affordable days out throughout the summer holidays.
The scheme applies to Playbarn sessions, children’s parties and children’s meals purchased and enjoyed between 25th June and 1st September, making it even easier to spend quality time together this summer.
More fun, more memories and great value for families.
The promotional prices available between 25th June and 1st September reflect the temporary reduction in VAT from 20% to 5% as part of the Government’s Great British Summer Savings initiative.
The reduced pricing applies only to:
- Children’s Playbarn sessions
- Children’s party packages
- Children’s meals purchased and consumed during the promotional period
The promotion does not apply to:
- Adult admission tickets
- Additional party items, including but not limited to cakes, party bags and extras
- Party food upgrades or additional food packages
- Any other products, services or retail purchases not specifically included above
The promotion is valid only for visits, parties and meals taking place between 25th June and 1st September. Standard VAT rates and pricing will apply outside of this period.
Purbeck Icecream
Nothing beats the simple joy of savouring a Dorset Purbeck Ice Cream on a sunny day! Enjoy a delicious cone at Perch Coffee from 9am – 4pm. With lots of flavours to choose from.
Perch Coffee is located at Bell Plantation Garden Centre & Café
Just turn right after the main garden centre exit.
Everyone has heard that being outdoors is good for your health. Most will also know that planting flowers can be therapeutic. But did you know that gardening also has amazing developmental benefits for children too? Gardening offers amazing opportunities for them to play, learn and grow all in one place!
Gardening with children is a wonderful adventure, sparking curiosity and a love for nature. It’s a chance to get hands (and knees!) dirty, watching tiny seeds transform into vibrant life. From digging for worms to harvesting juicy strawberries, every moment teaches patience, responsibility, and the magic of growth.
Events to keep the kids occupied this Summer
Bracelet Making Workshop – 28th July
Children will have the chance to design and create their very own colourful bracelets using a selection of fun materials, with plenty of guidance and encouragement from our friendly creative team.
Paper Plate Animals Workshop – 4th August
Children will enjoy transforming simple paper plates into their favourite animals using a variety of colourful craft materials. They’ll have lots of fun getting creative and take home their own animal masterpiece.
Plant Pot Workshop – 11th August
Children will have the chance to decorate their very own plant pot before planting a beautiful flower to take home and watch grow. It’s the perfect combination of creativity and gardening fun.
Paper Bag Puppet Making – 18th August
Children will have fun creating their very own paper bag puppets using a variety of colourful craft materials. They’ll enjoy bringing their puppet to life before taking it home for even more imaginative play.
Under the Sea Creations – 25th August
From friendly fish and octopuses to turtles, jellyfish and more, they’ll enjoy bringing their sea-themed creations to life with plenty of guidance from our friendly creative team.
Entertaining this summer?
Furniture
Wow your family and friends this summer with your very own luxury outdoor furniture suite; our ranges are carefully handpicked by our experts to ensure you the best choice, combining quality and value so you can select the perfect fit from your garden.
Firepits
Ready for cosy nights around the fire with your loved ones? Or want to cook up a storm with some fresh food? At Bell Plantation we work closely with our suppliers to stock the finest firepits and accessories to give you the best options.
Outdoor Décor
Make your garden the centre of attention this summer! From water features and lanterns, to pots and sculptures, we stock everything you need to embellish your garden with the highest quality decoration and wow your friends and family.
Caring for your garden over summer
Watering
Watering your garden is vital this time of year when the weather is drier, and what seems a simple task can be a little trickier than expected; when, where and soil types all come into consideration when thinking about watering, luckily, we’ve put together some tips so that you can keep your garden hydrated!
Pest Control
This is the time of year where many garden pests begin to raise their heads in the garden, and we understand the frustration of having to remove them can be tireless. With many options, gadgets, and accessories you can use, it can be incredibly confusing to know what to use, here’s our advice.
Going away and worried about your garden?
Now that the Holiday season is in full swing, you may be getting concerned about the condition of your garden whilst you’re off on your jollies! But not to worry, here are some things you can do to help keep the garden looking green.
What to plant this season?
Now that Summer has arrived you hopefully have your garden all planted up and are enjoying it, but we know quite often you still want to add to your outdoor space or fill those gaps. Check out our team’s top picks of herbaceous and perennial plants for your garden this Summer.
Gardening for wildlife
July sees the beginning of our Bees, Bugs & Butterfly festival, where we aim to advocate and educate on the importance of insect biodiversity. Considering this, attracting wildlife and pollinators into your garden is key to creating a natural eco balance, and can help with pest control, cross-pollination, and better cropping.
Keep Your Summer Garden Looking Amazing
Summer is in full swing now and you should be reaping the benefits of you hard work in Spring! Maintenance and upkeep are now what you must be keeping on top of; here are some handy tips to keep your garden at its best this Summer.
Summer Gardening Tips
June Gardening Jobs
June is a busy month in the garden – stay ahead with these simple seasonal tasks
July Gardening Jobs
Keep on top of these easy jobs to keep your garden looking tip top through the heat.
August Gardening Jobs
There’s lots to be harvested in the vegetable plot this month and maintenance jobs to do elsewhere.
Join Club Bell Plantation and reap the rewards…
Earn up to 5 points per £1 spent, view your card and your points balance, order your food whilst in the café along with early access to events and a whole host of gardening advice.
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