Oderings Garden Centre Barrington (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Oderings Garden Centre Barrington?
What makes it 38% Baby-Friendly: Babies in sturdy prams can enter, but gravel aisles, no in-store change table, and closed café mean caregivers must detour to the mall parents room, making visits short and less convenient.
Positives:
- Free parking: Use one of 600 bays including “stork” parks close to the entrance.
- No entry fee: Browsing the nursery and glasshouses is free.
Challenges:
- No indoor café: Bring your own snacks and water; seating is only in the carpark picnic area.
- Bumpy sections: Some outdoor gravel paths can be uneven for prams.
What is Oderings Garden Centre Barrington?
- A large independent garden centre in Christchurch’s Barrington district encompassing seven acres of outdoor plant beds and heritage glasshouses dating back to 1929
- A comprehensive horticultural nursery supplying seasonal bedding plants, perennials, indoor houseplants, landscape-grade soils, mulches and garden accessories
- A major retail and wholesale horticultural operation under the Oderings brand, incorporating glasshouse propagation facilities and landscape supply services
What is so special about Oderings Garden Centre Barrington for with baby?
- Enjoy wide, stroller-friendly glasshouses and garden beds
- Free baby-change and feeding room just across the road
- Bring your own snacks—no café on site
- Spot butterflies in warm months
- Free parking and complimentary trailer hire
Note: Oderings Garden Centre Barrington is 38% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Christchurch for a more suitable experience.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
Why 1–2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Easy to explore main aisles and use baby facilities without tiring out your little one.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Oderings Garden Centre Barrington
Stroller-friendly plant tour:
Push your pram down the wide aisles through glasshouses and outdoor beds.
Tip: Use a sturdy pram for gravel areas and pause by the scented herbs for a sensory break.
Buy and paint a mini pot:
Pick a small unglazed pot, take it outside on the picnic tables and decorate it.
Tip: Bring water-based paints and wipes. Let it dry in the sun and fill with a baby-safe plant later.
Use Barrington parents room:
Visit the free parents room in Barrington Shopping Centre for feeding and nappy changes.
Tip: Enter the mall near Moda Bella. The room has a microwave, change tables and a small play zone.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Oderings Garden Centre Barrington
- Visit early: Arrive before 10 AM to avoid any weekend shoppers and find prime parking.
- Call ahead: Confirm any planned workshops or seasonal displays before you travel.
Reviews of Oderings Garden Centre Barrington
Chris Caldwell
A large garden centre with a good range of plants for both outdoors and inside along with plenty of accessory tools, aids and consumables. The staff were knowledgeable and helpful. A well worthwhile visit
Betty Howe
We had a great time selecting flower plants for our garden. The staff are very friendly and attentive making it a very pleasant experience. Thank you very much
EJ Sinclair
Plants arrived dead, bug infested and unusable. Then customer service was terrible, including asking me to provide my bank card details non-securely by email!
lori vee
I usually buy online but this time the plant I wanted was available for purchase that way. Very helpful, even to directing me how to get to where I needed to go next. Absolutely loved their extra assistant who liked plenty of attention and strokes. My kind of boy! Will be making most of my next purchases in person, just for the helpful attention.
Nigel Hembury
A great place for shopping for all kinds of garden stuff. The restaurant is good as well but would be better if they made food on site, but still good. Highly recommend
When is the best time to visit Oderings Garden Centre Barrington (Christchurch, New Zealand)?
In spring and summer you might spot butterflies in the glasshouses. In wet months wear boots as some outdoor paths get muddy.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Small unglazed pot | NZD 5 |
| Snacks and drinks | NZD 10 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 15 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 92 Stourbridge Street, Spreydon, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand
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