Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Bashley
Redcliffe Garden Centre, nestled in the heart of Bashley village within the picturesque New Forest Park, has been a trusted independent garden centre for over three decades. Our commitment to quality is evident in our carefully sourced plants, with an increasing proportion procured from local growers. Our team, renowned for their extensive horticultural expertise, is always on hand to offer tailored advice, share insights, and foster a shared passion for gardening. Beyond plants, we offer a thoughtfully curated giftware department, refreshed regularly to inspire customers throughout the year.The onsite Potting Shed Tearoom, established in 2001, provides a welcoming space for breakfast, lunch, or afternoon tea, complemented by a menu that balances tradition with innovation. We actively encourage customer engagement through our loyalty scheme, which rewards regular visitors with exclusive offers and a monthly newsletter. Customer feedback, such as praise for our safe and relaxed environment during challenging times, underscores our dedication to creating a positive shopping experience for all ages and interests.
Services
Plant Sales
Giftware Retail
Tearoom Services
Vintage Antiques
Loyalty Scheme
Highlights and features
- We source quality plants from local growers year-round.
- Our staff offer expert horticultural advice and plant knowledge.
- The Potting Shed Tearoom serves freshly made meals and speciality teas.
- Disabled access and free customer parking available onsite.
- Loyalty scheme rewards regular visitors with exclusive offers.
What people say
Friendly staff
Great selection of plants
Excellent tea rooms
Welcoming atmosphere
Quality plants
Services
Plant Sales
We offer a wide selection of high-quality plants sourced from local and regional growers. Our inventory includes seasonal flowers, shrubs, and specialist plants, with staff available to provide tailored advice on plant care and garden design. This service caters to both amateur gardeners and professional landscapers seeking reliable, healthy specimens.
Giftware Retail
Our giftware department features unique, garden-themed items and home accessories updated regularly throughout the year. From decorative ornaments to practical gardening tools, this service provides thoughtful gifting options for all occasions. Customers benefit from curated displays that inspire creative gift choices aligned with changing seasonal themes.
Tearoom Services
The Potting Shed Tearoom serves freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, and traditional afternoon teas daily. Established in 2001, our menu combines classic British fare with seasonal specials, using locally sourced ingredients where possible. This service offers a relaxing environment for visitors to enjoy quality food alongside their shopping experience.
Vintage Antiques
We stock a changing collection of architectural antiques and vintage garden features. This service appeals to customers seeking unique decorative elements for gardens and homes, including period-appropriate materials for restoration projects. Items range from ornamental garden statues to reclaimed building materials with historical character.
Loyalty Scheme
Our membership programme provides exclusive benefits including a monthly newsletter and special offers. Customers earn stamps for purchases, redeemable against free gifts, fostering long-term engagement with our business. This service enhances value for regular visitors while encouraging continued patronage through tangible rewards.
People
Chris Warman
Co-Owner
Chris Warman co-founded the Potting Shed Tearoom in 2001 with Jayne. He remains actively involved in daily operations, ensuring quality standards and customer satisfaction across both the garden centre and tearoom services.
Jayne Warman
Co-Owner
Jayne Warman, alongside Chris, established the Potting Shed Tearoom in 2001. She maintains direct customer engagement, overseeing service standards and incorporating feedback to continually improve the visitor experience at Redcliffe Garden Centre.
Questions
What services does Redcliffe Garden Centre offer?
We provide plants, giftware, vintage antiques, and a tearoom serving breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. Our loyalty scheme offers exclusive customer benefits.
Are there facilities for disabled visitors?
Yes, we offer full disabled access and free onsite parking for all visitors.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4:30pm. The garden centre has a half-hour browsing-only period daily.
Can I earn rewards as a regular customer?
Yes, our loyalty scheme gives 1 stamp per £20 spent, with 10 stamps redeemable for a free gift.
Is there a place to eat onsite?
The Potting Shed Tearoom serves hot meals, snacks, and speciality teas daily with seasonal menus.
Reviews (4)
Susan Mcneill
Dec 15, 2021
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Food and service good. Watch out for the table chairs which easly tip back when you hang your coat on the back. I ended up on the floor. Thankfully no bones broken.
Paul Smith
Oct 22, 2021
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Excellent breakfast enjoyed in the Potting Shed Restaurant. Enjoy a walk around the garden centre worth a look if your in the area. Excellent COVID control measures in place.
Brian Cook
Aug 26, 2021
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We just went for a coffee at the Potting Shed, coffee was good, and our toasted teacake tasty, service was good.
Joyce Pope
May 24, 2021
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This garden centre is well laid out. Plenty of room to walk around. The Potting Shed has a comfy, homely feel and the food excellant. Staff all very helpful and happy
