At Coolings, we pride ourselves on being a family-run business that has been serving the Kent and Sussex community for many years. Our roots stretch back to the 1950s, when our founder, Gerald Cooling, first started a small nursery in the heart of Kent. Over the years, we have grown and expanded, but our core values have remained the same: to provide high-quality products and exceptional customer service to our valued customers.
Our Services
As a leading garden centre, we offer a wide range of services to cater to our customers' needs. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, we have something for everyone. Our services include:
- Lawn Care: Our team of professional gardeners can help to keep your lawn healthy and looking its best. Services include lawn feeding, scarifying, aeration, weed spraying, re-turfing whole lawns, and lawn seeding. Prices vary depending on the size of your lawn.
- Planting Services: Our Planting Service includes preparing beds for planting, planting Coolings stock, planting small trees, planting hedges, mypex beds, and mulching beds. This service includes two of our Coolings gardeners.
- Irrigation Installation: We offer an installation service for automated irrigation systems, tailoring a system to your precise requirements, allowing water to be delivered exactly where you need it, saving you time and money and work.
- Robotic Lawn Mowers: We sell a range of robotic mowers and offer a consultation and installation service tailored to your needs.
At Coolings, we understand the importance of sustainability and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We recycle over 90% of our on-site waste and use rainwater harvesting from our on-site reservoirs. We are also committed to sustainability in our planting practices, ensuring that our products are environmentally friendly and support biodiversity.
About Our Garden Centres
We have four garden centres across Kent and Sussex, each offering a vast range of plants, gardening products, and expert advice from our knowledgeable staff. Our centres are open daily from 9am to 5pm, with Sunday hours varying by location.
Membership and Loyalty Program
We offer a range of membership schemes and loyalty programs to reward our loyal customers and provide exclusive benefits. Join our email newsletter to stay up-to-date with our latest offers, promotions, and events.
Coolings In Bloom
Every year, we host our annual show, Coolings In Bloom, where local gardening clubs and societies showcase their prized flowers, vegetable, and floral arrangements. The event is a celebration of gardening and community, and we invite everyone to join us.
History and Awards
Coolings has a rich history, dating back to the 1950s. We have been recognized for our excellence, winning several awards, including the GCA Excellence Award, which recognizes the UK's top garden centres.
Why Choose Coolings?
At Coolings, we pride ourselves on being a family-run business that has been serving the Kent and Sussex community for many years. Our commitment to sustainability, expert advice, and exceptional customer service set us apart from the rest. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, we have something for everyone.
General Overview
Coolings Lifestyle Sevenoaks is a garden centre with a zoo, cafe, and lifestyle store offering a range of products and activities for visitors.
Staff and Service
The staff at Coolings Lifestyle Sevenoaks are highly praised for their helpfulness, friendliness, and politeness. They take the time to answer questions, provide excellent customer service, and make shopping a pleasure.
Food and Cafe
The cafe at Coolings Lifestyle Sevenoaks serves excellent food with generous portions, and the staff are friendly and polite. However, some visitors find the prices to be a bit steep, and the menu changes have been met with disappointment.
Garden Centre and Lifestyle Store
The garden centre offers a wide range of high-quality gardening tools, plants, and garden decorators. The lifestyle store has a variety of unusual home decor and garden specialities.
Activities and Entertainment
The nature trail is a popular attraction for families with children, and the zoo area features animals such as alpacas and wallabies. The birds of prey display is also a highlight for many visitors. During the Christmas season, the centre offers a popular Grotto experience.
Parking and Accessibility
The centre has ample parking space, and the toilet facilities are available.
Negative Comments
Some visitors have expressed disappointment with the menu changes in the cafe, which they feel has led to a loss of choice and increased prices. Others have mentioned that the cafe can be a bit pricey.
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