# Hayes Garden Centre, Ambleside — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.4/5 from 4,752 Google reviews. Huge centre with outdoor arena for plants plus furniture, pets and terrace cafe with mountain views. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/restaurants/hayes-garden-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Store # Hayes Garden Centre Lake Road, Ambleside [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9129808735412809127&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Hayes Garden Centre](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/118118073457005038693) **In short:** Hayes Garden Centre is a place to eat in Ambleside, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 4,752 Google reviews, with a 3/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places Huge centre with outdoor arena for plants plus furniture, pets and terrace cafe with mountain views. Summary via Google ## About Hayes Garden Centre Hayes Garden Centre occupies a large site on Lake Road in Ambleside, stocking plants, gifts, seasonal decorations and garden furniture. An outdoor arena displays plants for sale. The terrace cafe overlooks the mountains. The cafe menu and food quality have been noted as variable by visitors. The centre has parking on site. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Hayes Garden Centre's own website](https://www.britishgardencentres.com/centres/hayes-garden-centre/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Sunday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM ## What's nearby - Lyndale Guest House next door - Wanslea Guest House next door - The Fisherbeck 150m away - bp 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this garden center offers a huge selection of plants, gifts, and seasonal decorations, especially during Christmas. They also highlight the friendly staff, good value, and convenient parking. Some reviews mention the cafe food can be inconsistent. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (4,752 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 3 out of 5 – Generally satisfactory **Destination** Ambleside Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/299869). [More restaurants in Ambleside](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (4,752 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.britishgardencentres.com/centres/hayes-garden-centre/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [015394 33434](tel:01539433434) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ambleside **Plus Code** 9C6VC2GP+4W ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ambleside Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DAmbleside%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Hayes Garden Centre? Hayes Garden Centre is open Mon–Sat 9am–5:30pm; Sun 10:30am–4:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Hayes Garden Centre any good? Hayes Garden Centre is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 4,752 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5. ### How do I contact Hayes Garden Centre? 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