Hitchin Garden Centre
Hitchin Garden Centre, originally a Harkness Rose Nursery since 1959, boasts a rich legacy in British roses dating back to 1879. Elevated by the picturesque English countryside, it now is a leading garden centre in the area and offers a spacious plant area and a diverse selection of gifts and furniture. With a dedicated team of expert staff, visitors receive attentive assistance and a cheerful welcome. Relax at our Gardener’s Retreat Restaurant, serving delicious meals, treats, and drinks, including a children’s menu. Additionally, explore our in-store retail partners for added shopping convenience, whilst immersing yourself in Hitchin Centre’s rich heritage and scenic surroundings.
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Cambridge Road (A505)
Hitchin SG4 0JT
United Kingdom
Hitchin SG4 0JT
United Kingdom
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Opening Times
Restaurant closes 30 minutes before the garden centre.
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Tills Open at 10.30am on a Sunday.
Contact Details
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Restaurant
Enjoy a tasty meal in our Restaurant
Dog Friendly
Our centre is dog friendly
Free Car Parking
Park your car for free at our centre
Delivery Service
We offer home delivery on larger items
Wheelchair Friendly
Our centre is wheelchair accessible
Coaches Welcome
We welcome coach trips (pre-booking essential)
What’s Instore…
Christmas
Bring home the magic of Christmas with British Garden Centres. From the dazzling new Fern Lighting range to our stunning selection of artificial trees, our Christmas department is stocked to the rafters with everything you need to make your home sparkle. Tap here to discover this year’s themes and find out more about our Christmas events…
Plant Department
Our plant department is well known for its vast range of outdoor and indoor plants. We pride ourselves on the quality and choice of plants we have on offer. From bedding plants to shrubs, specimen plants to trees, alpines to water plants and dracaena to orchids, you can be sure of a great choice. Visit your local British Garden Centre today.
Shop Online
Have you seen our new online store? You can now shop at British Garden Centre 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the comfort of your home. Can’t make it to your local British Garden Centre? Don’t worry we have everything you need from your gardening essentials to BBQs and Outdoor Furniture ready to be delivered to your door. We have everything you need to make your garden perfect.
Christmas Events at Hitchin Garden Centre
Feel the magic of Christmas at Hitchin Garden Centre. We’re delighted to announce that our fabulous, festive events are back and better than ever for Christmas 2024. Heaps of fun for little ones, and a joy for parents and grandparents, our famous events are what Christmas is all about. Click here to see which events are happening at Hitchin Garden Centre and to book your tickets online.
Gardener’s Retreat
Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious meal in beautiful surroundings. We serve breakfast, lunches, afternoon teas (pre-booking required) and daily specials. So call in and join us for a bite to eat or a leisurely coffee and cake. Special dietary requirements? Tell our friendly team, and we will be happy to help and advise – we always try to cater to all. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of choice. Whether its’s for Christmas, a birthday or just because, our British Garden Centres Gift cards can be used in any of our Centres or Restaurants across the Country. Our gift cards are avaliable in a range of beutiful designs and can be purchased in-store or online.
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Here to Help…
Our excellent staff are eager to help and passionate about gardening – the team at Hitchin can’t wait to see you…
Centre Manager
Gareth Hampson
Restaurant Manager
Kamila Wnek