Your Ultimate Garden Centre Experience

Nestled back from the roadside along Sutton Road, you’d be forgiven for not realising how much is hiding behind the doors of Scott’s of Southend.

The TARDIS effect is truly in full swing when you enter and realise just how much you’ve missed out on each time you’ve driven past.

A Garden Paradise Awaits

Scott’s is a completely independent garden centre, based in Rochford, Essex. The centre boasts a popular restaurant, a solid BBQ department, and knowledgeable staff for all your horticultural needs – have you seen their outdoor and houseplant selection? The recently opened Scott’s Garden Shed is fully stocked with everything you could need to keep your garden looking on point this growing season.

Seasonal Menus & Events

Scott’s Kitchen was recently refurbished in 2021. The restaurant and its beautiful garden area can comfortably seat 150 people and regularly host events such as quiz nights, talks with specialist speakers, themed afternoon teas, and private functions such as wakes and community club socials. The restaurant updates its menu seasonally and has regular specials available. With such vast choices, it’s easy to visit every day of the week and never have the same dish twice. There is a strong homeware section and gifts galore for all your family and friends of all ages.

A One-Stop BBQ Destination

BBQ Kings and Queens are in smoky, flamegrilled heaven at Scott’s Backyard. The Toys R Us of BBQ departments, everything you could want is under one roof! Stocking reputable brands such as Weber, Skotti, Kadai, and Firepits UK, plus the incredible outdoor ovens from Deli Vita! The team at Scott’s Backyard are proud to support independent ingredient brands such as Tubby Toms, Slim Ricks, and Wilderbee and are always on hand to deliver their top-notch knowledge on their garden furniture and offer you all the best advice when designing your garden haven!

Furry Friends Welcome

The pet and equine section at Scott’s covers a wide range of animals. Doggy food, treats, accessories, and more – some might say it’s a canine heaven in there! But not to worry, the kitties haven’t been forgotten about. With enrichment toys, hideaways, and plenty of treats, your feline will be feline fine after a trip to the pets department. However, it’s not all about the small furries that live inside. Scott’s specialise in taking care of our equine buddies too. The team make sure that your horse is well looked after, from the outside to the inside! Bedding, food, and supplements for your horse are all available at Scott’s.

Experience Unforgettable Events

Did you know that Scott’s of Southend create some of the most sought-after events in the area? Their brand new, purpose-built polytunnel is the new home to their events. Whether it’s meeting an array of farm animals or indulging in their annual pumpkin picking festival, Scott’s are proud of how much they invest in their events and receive glowing feedback time after time. Now a spooky staple for Essex residents, Scott’s Pumpkin Barn has been enticing members of the community for the last three years – each time bigger and better than the last. It’s no secret that Halloween is becoming the Christmas of the spooky community’s calendar and Scott’s are proud to be the go-to spot for those in the area. They grow all of their own pumpkins at their Brentwood farm, truly keeping their supply chain in the family. And talking of sustainability, when the polytunnel isn’t being used as an event haven, it’s the growing hub for many plants starting their life and helping to reduce their carbon footprint and food miles. Plus if you look up, you’ll spy all of their fabulous solar panels, turning those sunrays into sustainable energy to keep the garden centre in full flow!

Sunflower Workshops & Festive Magic

But it’s not all ponies and pumpkins. They host sunflower growing workshops and encourage children to ask questions and be curious when they are here. Christmas is high on the agenda of any garden centre but at Scott’s of Southend, it’s a talking point from January, deciding on themes, booking entertainment and, of course, contacting Santa to make sure he’s free to stop off for a mince pie and a drink at his favourite plant palace. 2024’s plans are bigger than ever and the team are busy emailing elves and polishing jingle bells to make sure it really is the most magical time of the year.

From horticulture to haunted houses, sunflowers to sundries, bamboo to BBQ, Scott’s of Southend really does promise to help you find everything you could want to make life a little happier.

Scott’s of Southend, Sutton Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1LQ Info@scottsofsouthend.co.uk | www.scottsofsouthend.co.uk