Gardening tips!

Our top tip for this month - deadhead!

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Restaurant specials!

Say hello to our new summer platters.

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Special offers this month

Get 3 Jumbo Pot Bedding plants for £10!

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Indulge in a culinary journey at our restaurant, led by our expert French Head Chef. From hearty breakfasts to delightful dinners, and cakes to savoury snacks, our diverse menu caters to every palate. Enjoy panoramic views that stretch for miles, with beautiful in and outdoor dining spaces. Join us and discover why we're a local favourite!

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75 years of blooming excellence

For more than three generations, Hilltop Garden Centre has been run by our family for yours'. We're woven into the community, dedicated to brightening your garden, home and our shared environment.

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Go on, you deserve it!

Treat yourself to a well-deserved break - and a little indulgence - at our restaurant. Enjoy delicious cakes, tempting treats and savoury snacks on your own or with a friend.
(Got lots of friends? Want to host your club? Let us know and we'll book a spot especially for you)

What our customers say

"Friendly staff, gorgeous plants. A really good selection of indoor and alpine plants. Great gifts too! Highly recommended."

Jennifer L.

Google review

"All the lovely things you expect from a garden centre - plants obviously but a large array of everything you need including garden accessories, lovely kids section of garden tools, wellies, jams, pickles and lovely greetings cards - the list goes on. The jewel in the crown is their cafe. Love, love, love this place."

Julie T.

Google review

"Really helpful. Lovely place to go for something to eat - food is lovely. We had Ploughman's and it was really unbelievable. Not like one I've had before."

Mrs. Harvey

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July 15, 2025

New! Order from your table at Floral Days Café – no queuing!

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Exciting news! No more queuing at Hilltop with our new 'order from the table' option!

June 29, 2025

Gardening tips for July from the Hilltop team

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July is a month to really enjoy in the garden - just don't let those weeds get out of control! Read our top gardening tips here.

June 29, 2025

Savour the season: July’s specials at Floral Days Café

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Tuck into our new summer platters, and take advantage of this month's offer - a free bottle of wine with every four platters - bring friends!

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Hilltop Garden Centre, Clacton Road, Weeley, Essex, CO16 9DN

GARDEN CENTRE
Mon - Sat: 9am to 5pm
Sun: 10am to 4pm

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