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 homeware and gifts along with beautiful candles, soaps, accessories and foodie treats.
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.
Whilst the weather is still frightful, we are thinking ahead to spring and have lots of exiting new stock arriving in the Gift Shop and Garden over the next few weeks. Our full range of seeds has arrived, along with seed potatoes and our spring flowering bulbs will all be here any minute. Our new season roses are expected this month (scroll down to see our 2026 rose catalogue) and expect to see lots of seasonal bedding to cheer us all up.
Our new Conservatory is now open and is the new location for our house plants and pots along with lots of new stock which will be arriving in the coming weeks.
We have new menus in the Café, with plenty of warming dishes to cheer you up during the dull February days.
Cranborne Manor Garden will re-open on 4th March.
CELEBRATE ON Saturday 14th & SUNDAY 15th March with a special MOTHER’S DAY TEA. More details to follow.
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY – SATURDAY: OPEN 9.30am – 5.00pm
SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS: OPEN 10am – 5.00pm
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In the Garden
We stock over 300 varieties of old-fashioned and modern rose and over 350 varieties of herbaceous perennials.
ROSES
Our new season roses will be arriving from February – see our 2026 Rose Catalogue for details of this stock.
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.
Boutique in a Bus
The Vintage Barn
The Vintage Barn is temporarily closed whilst we carry out some building work.
In the Café
Join us for breakfast, lunch, delicious 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
Our seasonal sale starts on Thursday 8th January with up to 50% off selected stock. Look out for new season stock which will be arriving over the coming weeks.
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.
The Garden Room is also available for all types of private function including parties, christenings, baby showers, wakes and meetings.
Cranborne Manor Garden
Cranborne Manor Garden is closed for the winter.
It will re-open on Wednesday 4th March and will be open every Wednesday until 14th October WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 5th & 12th AUGUST when it will be closed at the request of the owners.
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 & BANK HOLIDAYS: OPEN 10am – 5.00pm
Cranborne Garden Centre
Cranborne
Dorset
BH21 5PP
Tel: 01725 517248
info@cranbornegardencentre.co.uk
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