Gift shop - Garden - Café
Cranborne Garden Centre is set in the walled, former kitchen garden of Cranborne Manor in beautiful Dorset countryside. We specialise in roses and stock a wide range of shrubs, trees, climbers, herbaceous and bedding plants, pots, stoneware and gardenalia. Our GIFT SHOP has a wide range of interesting homewares and gifts along with locally produced foods and the VINTAGE BARN is a treasure trove with an eclectic selection of broccante.
THE CAFÉ serves breakfast, lunch, cream teas and a tempting selection of homemade cakes - everything is made in our own kitchen using local produce.
DOGS – well behaved dogs, on leads, are welcome in the Gift Shop and Garden Centre. Dogs are not permitted in the Café, but welcome on the veranda or Café garden
SPRING IS IN THE AIR
Our gardens are coming back to life and it's time to get ready for longer days ahead. We have beautiful plants arriving with plenty more to follow as the season starts in earnest. Our new season roses are now in stock – please scroll down to see our 2025 Rose Catalogue, along with seasonal bedding, seeds, and our usual wide range of herbaceous perennials, trees and shrubs. We have a lovely range of pots along with RHS endorsed compost and all the essential sundries you need.
THE CAFÉ
Serves breakfast, lunch, homemade cakes and cream teas all freshly prepared in our own kitchen using local produce.
CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY with a homemade cream tea and a glass of fizz (see below) or with breakfast or lunch - we will be doing some delicious Mother's Day specials.
CRANBORNE MANOR GARDEN
Cranborne Manor Garden is open every Wednesday 9.30am – 5pm (last entry 4pm).
DATES FOR THE DIARY
April Vintage Fair - Sunday 27th April 10am - 4pm
The Creatives Exhibition - 24th-28th May
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY – SATURDAY: OPEN 9.30am – 5.00pm
SUNDAYS: OPEN 10am – 5.00pm
Last orders in the Café 4.30pm.
In the Garden
We stock over 300 varieties of old-fashioned and modern rose and over 350 varieties of herbaceous perennials.
SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS
Summer flowering bulbs are now in stock.
ROSES
Our full range of new season roses is now available. Download our 2025 Rose Catalogue (PDF).
PLANTS
We specialise in herbaceous plants and stock a large and interesting selection including many varieties which can be difficult to find elsewhere. We also stock a wide range of shrubs, trees and bedding plants.
POTS & GARDENALIA
We have an interesting selection of pots and containers, arbours, arches and gardenalia. The Garden Centre is also the only supplier of Haddonstone stoneware in Dorset. A range of items in stock, plus any item can be ordered.
COMPOST
We have a full range of compost to suit your gardening needs. We are now stocking a wide range of Sylva-Grow peat-free composts – all made in the UK from fully sustainable sources, RHS endorsed and widely used by horticultural professionals.
IN THE TOOLSHED & BEYOND
Everything you need for your garden – a comprehensive range of plant food & weed control, including environmentally friendly & organic ranges, a wide range of tools and gloves – including Showa and Golden Leaf leather gloves, cutting tools including Japanese steel by Niwaki, Burgon & Ball and Fiskars.
EXPERT GARDEN ADVICE
All members of our garden team are horticulturally trained and are on hand to offer their advice and expertise daily.
The Vintage Barn
The Vintage Barn is a treasure trove of quirky homeware, gardenalia, gifts and much more.
In the Café
The Café serves breakfast, hot and cold lunches, homemade cakes and cream teas. You can book a table in the Café by calling 01725 517248 OPTION 2. We strongly recommend booking for groups of 6 or more.
Breakfast (Download menu - PDF)
Served:
- Monday – Friday 9.30am – 11.30am
- Saturday 9.30am – 12pm
- Sunday & Bank Holidays 10am – 12pm
Lunch (Download menu - PDF)
Served:
- Monday – Friday 11.30am – 2.30pm
- Saturday 12pm – 3pm
- Sunday & Bank Holidays 12pm – 3pm
Afternoon tea (Download menu - PDF)
Last orders 4.30pm.
In the Gift Shop
We stock beautiful homeware, gifts, cards & wrap, toys, soaps, candles, nightwear, houseplants & pots plus much more.
Weddings in the Garden Room at Cranborne
We host wedding ceremonies and receptions in The Garden Room. The Garden Room is nestled in a private and secluded corner of the walled garden with direct access from our large car park. We work with you to create your perfect day.
For more information, please contact Claire Whitehead claire@cranbornegardencentre.co.uk or 01725 517248.
See www.thegardenroomatcranborne.co.uk for full information.
Boutique in a Bus
Cranborne Manor Garden
Cranborne Manor Garden will re-open on 5th March 2025 and will then be open every Wednesday until October.
Cranborne Manor Garden was used for shooting outdoor scenes of Manderley in the 2020 Netflix film of Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier.
Our events building, THE GARDEN ROOM and its private garden is available during the day or in the evening for all private functions including parties (both small, intimate gatherings or large groups), wakes, conference/training/meeting facilities.
We have a wide range of catering options available to suit all tastes and budgets. We are fully licensed and have a premises licence for music and dancing.
For more information, please contact Claire Whitehead claire@cranbornegardencentre.co.uk or 01725 517248.
See www.thegardenroomatcranborne.co.uk for full information.
Customer comments
I just wanted to say that when my husband and I visited Cranborne Garden Centre we were really impressed with the choice of plants and gifts and bought some lovely goodies for our garden! We also had a lovely lunch (and cake) in the Garden Room and were really impressed not only with the food and local cider, but also the staff on duty - we will definitely be returning. A.H.
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A fantastic display of plants. Lovely gift shop. We stopped off for some plants and to have some food. The food was delicious and a huge portion which was certainly value for your money. I had the welsh rarebit which was beautifully presented and filled me up. The Carrot and Coconut soup was delicious as was the bubble and squeak. Recommend a meal here then to go out and have a look at what plants could adorn your garden afterwards. Staff were all so friendly and helpful, pleasant and courteous and made you feel extra especially welcome. Will visit again soon. M.M.
Fabulous garden centre, one of the loveliest I have visited. S.T.
Beautiful garden, very spiritual, felt as if we had been to a spa, so relaxed were we. J.G.
We as a staff at Cranborne Middle School decided to book the cafe as an evening venue, as we wanted something local and more intimate for our Christmas meal this year. We were certainly not disappointed. From the festive ambience of the beautifully decorated cafe, to the gorgeous food, to the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, it really was a perfect evening. From a group of very tired but extremely grateful school teachers and staff - we thank you. We will be back! C.L.
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY – SATURDAY: OPEN 9.30am – 5.00pm
SUNDAYS: OPEN 10am – 5.00pm
Last orders in the Café 4.30pm.
Cranborne Garden Centre
Cranborne
Dorset
BH21 5PP
Tel: 01725 517248
info@cranbornegardencentre.co.uk
Member of the Horticultural Trades Association
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