Scotsdales Garden Centre

Scotsdales Garden Centre, garden centre and leisure destination in Cambridgeshire

Scotsdales Garden Centre is a British company based at Cambridge Road, Great Shelford (Cambridgeshire), which operates as a garden centre and, according to its own presentation, as a leisure destination. The company states that, almost 50 years after its founding, it continues to expand its offering for the community and develop its family of centres, not only as leading garden centres but as popular leisure destinations. It mentions, for example, that it has obtained planning permission for further improvements at Great Shelford.

The business combines in-store and online sales. Its catalogue includes plants, outdoor furniture, gardening supplies, bird care, pets, lighting, home décor, barbecues, landscaping and gift cards, among other categories. Garden furniture is delivered nationwide, according to the site's description.

Outdoor furniture and featured collections

The company sells garden furniture organised into collections such as Zurich, Somerford, Amsterdam, Wentworth and Richmond. Featured products include the Zest Terraza Outdoor Kitchen Range Set at £899.00 and the Bramblecrest Curved Back Flat Arm 3 Seater teak bench at £299.00. It also offers garden furniture covers, dining tables, benches, sun loungers and parasols.

Gardening, plants and garden care

The centre offers customers a wide range of garden care products. In compost and growing media, the catalogue includes options such as Gro-Sure Farmyard Manure 50L (£6.99), Jacks Magic All Purpose Compost 50L (£5.99), Westland Gardener's Multi-Purpose Compost 40L (£6.99), Miracle Gro Ericaceous 40L peat-free (£7.99), Westland Bulb Planting & Potting 10L peat-free (£3.99), Melcourt Bark Nuggets 60L (£12.99), Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium All Purpose Compost 40L (£7.99), Melcourt Sylvagrow Multi-Purpose Compost 40L peat-free (£8.99), Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Moisture Control Compost 40L (£7.99), Melcourt SylvaBark Pine Mini Mulch 50L (£15.99), Westland Top Soil 30L (£5.99) and Melcourt Sylvagrow Rose, Tree & Shrub 40L (£6.99).

It also offers plant protection items such as supports, wire netting and pest and disease control; garden tools, lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, watering equipment, gardening gloves and lawn feed. In landscaping, the catalogue includes arches, paving, decorative stones, water features and trellis.

Bird and wildlife care

Scotsdales has a dedicated section for wild bird and wildlife care. It sells feeders, nest boxes and bird food from brands such as Gardman, Peckish, Johnston & Jeff, National Trust, CJ Wildlife, Tom Chambers and Creative Dickie Birds. Some examples from the catalogue are Gardman Supreme Robin Blend 1.6kg (£6.99), Peckish Extra Goodness Energy Ball 50 Tub + 20% XF (£12.99), Gardman Supreme Suet Balls 6 Pack + 2 Free (£3.49), Gardman Suet Filled Co-Co Feeder with Mealworm Single (£2.69), Gardman Berry Suet Treats 500g + 100% Extra Free (£3.99), Gardman Fat Snax 6 Pack (£1.49), Gardman Supreme Suet Balls 50 Box (£14.99), Gardman Suet Filled Coconut Feeder Single (£1.99), Gardman Seed & Mealworm Suet Treats 500g + 100% Extra Free (£3.99), Gardman Mealworm Pouch 1.2kg (£16.99), Gardman Seed Mix 1.6kg (£3.99), Johnston & Jeff Mealworm & Calciworm Combo 1kg (£6.99), Gardman Supreme Mealworm Blend 1.6kg (£7.49), Gardman No Mess Seed Mix 1.6kg (£4.99), Gardman Supreme Suet Balls 50 Tub (£15.99) and Gardman Suet Filled Whole Coconut Feeder (£4.99).

For nest boxes, the site lists items such as National Trust Aspen Larch 28mm Nest Box (£19.99), CJ Wildlife Eindhoven Hanging Feeding House (£19.99), CJ Wildlife Seattle Predator Protection 32mm Nest Box (£19.99), Tom Chambers Oakwell Nest Box 28mm (£14.99), Tom Chambers Multi Nester Box (£14.99), Tom Chambers Chalet Nest Box (£14.99), Tom Chambers Grand Nest Box (£14.99), Tom Chambers Alpine Nest Box (£18.99), Tom Chambers Robin Nest Box (£12.99), CJ Wildlife Breda Hanging Feeding House (£19.99, out of stock), CJ Wildlife Tilburg Wall Mounted Feeding House (£19.99, out of stock) and Creative Dickie Birds Post Box Bird House (£14.99, out of stock). It also offers insect items such as bee and butterfly houses, and pet products, with food and toys for dogs and cats.

Collectables and seasonal items

The store includes the Lemax collection, aimed at creating Halloween villages and themed scenes. Among the listed products are Lemax Power Adaptor 4.5V Black 3-Output (£19.99), Lemax Pumpkin Snowmen (£3.99), Lemax Spooky Town Headstones (£3.99), Lemax Out-Of-Control Witch (£3.99), Lemax Ready For A New Spell (£3.99), Lemax Spectral Couple (£3.99), Lemax Light Up Pumpkin Stack Set/4 BO 4.5V (£6.99), Lemax Pumpkin Arch Battery Operated 4.5V (£9.99), Lemax Witch Pumpkin Patch Set Of 2 BO 4.5V (£6.99) and Lemax The Cooking Coven (£14.99).

Services, café and other facilities

Scotsdales has a café, the Sunflower Cafe, and offers services such as plant advice, a loyalty programme, gift cards, events and activities, including Santa's Grotto at Horningsea with ticket sales. The company also has its own app and publishes Beautiful Gardens Magazine. Its website includes environmental and peat policies.

Opening hours and contact

The general opening hours indicated are Monday to Saturday 9:00 - 18:00 and Sunday 10:00 - 16:30. The contact phone number is 01223 842777.

Location and contact

Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5JT · Phone: 01223 842777 · Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 - 18:00; Sunday: 10:00 - 16:30