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.
Visit Us
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
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Dog Friendly
Our centre is dog friendly
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Free Car Parking
Park your car for free at our centre
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Delivery Service
We offer home delivery on larger items
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Wheelchair Friendly
Our centre is wheelchair accessible
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Coaches Welcome
We welcome coach trips (pre-booking essential)
What’s Instore…
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Summer Gardening
There are plenty of jobs to do in the garden this summer, from planting delicious berries to lush salad crops like lettuce, beetroot and radishes. Summer is perfect for Roses, one of the most popular flower to grow and gift. Get everything you need for your garden this spring at British Garden Centre. Shop online and at your local British Garden Centre. Whatever the weather, we bring your garden together.
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Outdoor Living
Get the Summer Feeling with British Garden Centres.
Our Outdoor Living Department has a great range of quality Outdoor Furniture to make your garden perfect this Summer.
From large corner suites to stunning dining sets to small bistro sets there is something to suit every home.
Entertain friends and family or enjoy the peace and quiet with the right outdoor furniture set for you.
Visit your local British Garden Centre or shop our range online.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Centre Manager
Gareth Hampson
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Restaurant Manager
Kamila Wnek