Welcome to Thatcham Garden Centre
Thatcham Garden Centre in Berkshire is your one-stop shop for all your gardening needs. Whether you are just getting started on your first garden project or are a seasoned gardener, you can enjoy quality and value at our garden centre. The restaurant serves delicious meals, snacks, afternoon teas, and specials daily.
Alongside our departments and restaurant, we have many in-store retail partners for you to shop with whilst visiting. There is something for everyone here at Thatcham Garden Centre.
Find Us: Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 3AN.
W3W: Bumpy.Villa.Funded
About Thatcham Garden Centre
Thatcham Garden Centre opened in October 2020. The centre was closed for 1 year prior before joining the family-owned British Garden Centre Group for renovation to become a first-class garden centre, with an emphasis on high-quality and value plants and products. The restaurant has also been completely renovated to the highest specification and it is a lovely place to dine.
The site was once known as Thatcham Fruit and Flower Farm in the early 1900s and soon became known as Henwick Fruit and Flower Farm. It also housed a school for Lady Gardeners, which was one of the few locations using the French cultivating system. In 1982 the site become a mushroom farm and was one until it was developed into a garden centre.
Thatcham Garden Centre is a great choice for all your gardening needs
Along with an extensive plant department, the centre offers a great variety of gifts, homeware, furniture and more! The centre is an ideal place to visit for the day or just to pop into for your gardening essentials. The centre and restaurant are dog friendly, and we love meeting your four-legged friends.
Thirsty for more? Come visit our modern Gardener’s Retreat Restaurant to relax and refuel with a refreshing drink and delicious food. We serve a variety of main meals, snacks, tasty treats, and a carvery on selected days. Our homemade quiche is our most popular item and is perfect for the warm summers. We also have a fun soft play for your little ones to enjoy. There is something for everyone.
Wanting to visit? Input RG18 3AN into your Sat Nav and it will bring your straight to us on Benham Hill. Our centre welcomes coach trips, we are dog friendly, and offer home delivery on larger items. Our friendly team of experts look forward to welcoming you and your canine companions.
Thatcham Garden Centre Opening Hours
Monday: 9.00am - 5.30pmTuesday: 9.00am - 5.30pm
Wednesday: 9.00am - 5.30pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 5.30pm
Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 5.30pm
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.30pm
(Tills Open at 10.30am)
(The Restaurant closes 30 Minutes before these times.)
Blogs and Advice
Looking for seasonal advice or ideas on what to do in your garden, check out our blogs, which are full of great ideas and advice perfect for any season. Including our monthly gardening blogs available all year round.
Gardening Tools Advice
Our friendly and efficient staff are here to help you with your gardening questions. We are here to make sure you choose the right product for your garden projects.
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Meet the Team
James Hearn
Centre ManagerHayley Archer
Restaurant Manager
Gardeners' Retreat
Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious meal in beautiful surroundings. We serve breakfast, lunches, and afternoon teas (pre-booking required), daily specials, and a carvery every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 11:30 am. 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.
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. Soft play is suitable for 1 year- 8 years old.
Our Session times are:
Monday - Saturday session 1 9:00am- 11:15am, session 2 11:30am-1:45pm, session 3 2:00pm-4:15pm,
Sunday session 1 10:00am- 12:15pm, session 2 12:30pm-2:45pm.
Retail Partners
Thatcham Garden Centre is here to provide you with a first-class shopping experience, and this is enhanced with our on-site retail partners, offering you even more choices