Stanway Garden Centre
Stanway Garden Centre, a purpose-built establishment, offers gardeners both quality and value since joining the British Garden Centres group in 2019. Boasting an extensive plant selection suitable for both beginners and avid gardeners, the centre is staffed with experts ready to assist. In addition to plants, visitors can explore various gifts, homeware, and furniture options. Visitors can unwind at the Gardener’s Retreat restaurant, indulging in delicious main meals, snacks, and homemade treats, including the popular pie of the day. Families with children can enjoy the soft play area, while dog owners are welcome to bring their furry companions. Located on London Road in Colchester, Stanway Garden Centre promises something for everyone to enjoy.
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342 London Road
Stanway
Colchester CO3 8LT
United Kingdom
Stanway
Colchester CO3 8LT
United Kingdom
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Opening Times
Restaurant closes 30 minutes before the garden centre.
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Tills open at 10:00am 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 Stanway Garden Centre
Feel the magic of Christmas at Stanway 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 Stanway Garden Centre and to book your tickets online.
Gardeners’ 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 for all. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Soft Play
Sit back and relax whilst your little bugs run around and play. Our indoor soft play is the perfect space for your children to go wild and explore. Full of tunnels, slides and climbing frames it’s the perfect afternoon activity for them.
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Here to Help…
Our excellent staff are eager to help and passionate about gardening – the team at Stanway can’t wait to see you…
Manager
Sarah Rossiter
Restaurant Manager
Marc Skinner