View Garden Centre

View Garden Centre An independent, family-run home and garden centre in Essex. Home to our independent shopping village and Passing Thyme Restaurant. Martin & Rayne Collins, Owners

Follow us for indoor and outdoor inspiration & our regular events View Garden Centre is a family run business, located in the heart of Essex. We stock a huge range of plants and everything else you need for the garden, along with a whole lot more. Whether you are planning a new patio or sprucing up your pots and tubs, call in and see what our vast range has to offer. Our Garden Furniture Barn is p

acked with stylish and comfortable suites to suit any pocket - and we can deliver too! To compliment your outdoor living dreams, we also stock a variety of Gas and Charcoal BBQs. In addition to your gardening needs, we sell a wide range of leisure products. These include: Log Cabins, Garden sheds and Conservatories. Another asset to the garden centre is our gift barn. The quirky features of the barn are the perfect home for our selection of decorative gifts, accessories and soft furnishings. Whether you're revamping your home or buying a present for a friend, the gift barn is the place to find what you crave. If all this sounds a lot to take in, you'll be more than welcome to take a rest and have a bite of homemade fayre at our "Passing Thyme" Restaurant. We are easy to find and only a short distance from Rayleigh, Hockley, South Woodham Ferrers, Wickford, Basildon, Southend and Chelmsford. We hope that we have whetted your appetite, and look forward to seeing you soon.

18/06/2026

🎁 FATHER’S DAY GIFTS FROM £4.99

Still looking for something for Dad or Grandad? We’ve got gift ideas for every budget waiting in store at View Garden Centre.

💚 Gifts from £4.99
☕ Selected printed mugs under £10
🧦 Novelty socks and funny little finds
🍺 Tankards, hip flasks and gift sets around £10–£15
✈️ Selected officially licensed RAF emblem glasses for £19.49

Whether he loves gardening, aviation, a good drink or a classic Dad joke, there’s plenty to choose from.

Father’s Day is Sunday 21 June, so pop in before the weekend while the full range is available.

📍 View Garden Centre
Old Chelmsford Road, Rayleigh, Wickford, Essex SS11 8SJ

Selected products and prices shown. Subject to availability.

✈️ FOR THE AVIATION LEGENDLooking for a Father’s Day gift with a little local meaning?Southend is home to the magnificen...
17/06/2026

✈️ FOR THE AVIATION LEGEND

Looking for a Father’s Day gift with a little local meaning?

Southend is home to the magnificent Vulcan XL426, so our officially licensed Vulcan and RAF gift range feels especially fitting for local aviation enthusiasts.

Discover Vulcan emblem glasses, printed mugs and other aviation-inspired gifts in store now alongside Spitfire, Lancaster and Red Arrows favourites.

Perfect for Dad, Grandad or the family legend who never stops talking about aircraft. 💚

Father’s Day is Sunday 21 June, so visit us this week while the full range is available.

📍 View Garden Centre
Old Chelmsford Road, Rayleigh, Wickford, Essex SS11 8SJ

🎁 Gifts for every kind of DadWhether he’s the Beer Dad, Garden Dad, Aviation Dad, legendary Grandad or the Dad who alrea...
16/06/2026

🎁 Gifts for every kind of Dad

Whether he’s the Beer Dad, Garden Dad, Aviation Dad, legendary Grandad or the Dad who already seems to have everything, we’ve got plenty of Father’s Day gift ideas waiting in store.

🍺 Tankards, glasses and boxed gift sets
🌿 Garden signs, shed plaques and Dad jokes
✈️ Vulcan, Spitfire, Lancaster and Red Arrows gifts
🧦 Novelty socks and funny finds
🧔 Grooming gifts, games and more

Our aviation range also has a brilliant local connection, with the Vulcan based nearby at Southend Airport.

Father’s Day is Sunday 21 June, so pop in this week and find something he’ll actually enjoy.

📍 View Garden Centre
Old Chelmsford Road, Rayleigh, Wickford, Essex SS11 8SJ

⚠️ Customer Notice - We Are OpenDue to roadworks in the area, data cables were damaged on Saturday evening. This means o...
15/06/2026

⚠️ Customer Notice - We Are Open

Due to roadworks in the area, data cables were damaged on Saturday evening. This means our internet and phone lines are currently down, including our phone system.

The good news is View Garden Centre is open and trading as normal.

Our team are here and ready to welcome you, but please bear with us as communications are limited while we wait for the issue to be repaired.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

📍 View Garden Centre, Rayleigh, Essex

14/06/2026

🎁 ONE WEEK TO GO!

Father’s Day is Sunday 21 June - and our full gift range is now in store at View Garden Centre.

Whether you’re shopping for the Beer Dad, the Garden Dad, the aviation enthusiast or a legendary Grandad, we’ve got plenty of ideas to choose from:

🍺 Tankards, pint glasses and Best Dad gift sets
🌿 Garden plaques, shed signs and Dad jokes
✈️ Officially licensed Vulcan, Spitfire, Lancaster and Red Arrows gifts
🧦 Novelty socks, mugs, grooming gifts, games and more

Our Vulcan range also has a brilliant local connection, with the famous Vulcan aircraft based nearby at Southend.

Shop early while the full range is available.

📍 View Garden Centre
Old Chelmsford Road, Rayleigh, Wickford, Essex SS11 8SJ

🦍 **Has Rayleigh just got a zoo?** 🐯Not quite… but things have definitely gone a little wild at View Garden Centre! 🌿Our...
13/06/2026

🦍 **Has Rayleigh just got a zoo?** 🐯

Not quite… but things have definitely gone a little wild at View Garden Centre! 🌿

Our newest residents have arrived, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, tigers, elephants, giraffes, bears, pandas, wolves, reptiles, a hanging sloth and plenty more.

They are actually incredibly lifelike garden ornaments and the full display really does need to be seen in person.

Swipe through the carousel and help us settle the debate…

**Which one would you take home for your garden?** 👀

🦍 Gorilla
🐯 Tiger
🐘 Elephant
🦥 Sloth
🐼 Panda
🕷️ Or something a little wilder?

See the full collection in store now at:

📍 View Garden Centre
Old Chelmsford Road
Rayleigh/Wickford
Essex, SS11 8SJ

Follow our page for more unusual new arrivals, seasonal inspiration and everything happening at View. 🌿

🎁 DAD. GRANDAD. LEGEND.Father’s Day gifts are now in store at View Garden Centre - with plenty of ideas for every type o...
12/06/2026

🎁 DAD. GRANDAD. LEGEND.

Father’s Day gifts are now in store at View Garden Centre - with plenty of ideas for every type of Dad, Grandad and family legend.

🍺 Beer tankards, pint glasses and mugs
🌿 Funny gardening and shed signs
✈️ Vulcan, Spitfire, Lancaster and Red Arrows gifts
🧦 Novelty socks and boxed gift sets
🧔 Grooming gifts, games and plenty more

We’re especially pleased with our RAF and Vulcan range, which feels perfectly at home with Southend’s own aviation connection nearby.

Whether he loves the garden, a cold drink, classic aircraft or simply a good Dad joke, there’s plenty to browse in store.

📍 View Garden Centre
Old Chelmsford Road, Rayleigh, Wickford, Essex SS11 8SJ

Father’s Day is Sunday 21 June - shop early while the full range is available.

11/06/2026

🌿 A complete garden lounge set for only £699!

Meet the Garden Impressions Ricca Lounge Set - a stylish, modern set that makes it easy to create a comfortable outdoor space without spending thousands.

The complete set includes:

🛋️ 1 x two-seat sofa
🪑 2 x matching armchairs
☕ 1 x rectangular coffee table
✨ Comfortable light grey cushions
🌦️ Easy-care, weather-resistant ViroNwood details

With its clean black frame and natural wood-look finish, it is a brilliant choice for patios, smaller gardens and relaxed summer entertaining.

Come and see it for yourself at View Garden Centre or find out more online:

🔗 https://www.viewgardencentre.co.uk/product/garden-impressions-ricca-lounge-set/

📍 View Garden Centre
Old Chelmsford Road, Rayleigh, Wickford, Essex SS11 8SJ

11/06/2026

⚽ WHO’S WINNING THE WORLD CUP?

The flags are up, the sweepstakes are being drawn and everyone suddenly has a second team to support 😂

So tell us:

🏆 Who do you think will win it?
🎟️ Who did you get in the sweepstake?
🏴 How far will England and Scotland go?

And while we wait for kick-off, remember…

The best seat might be outside. 🌿

We’ve got the Monti, Ricca and Compact Corner Set available to view in-store perfect for food, drinks, football and summer evenings in the garden.

👇 Drop your team, sweepstake pick and winner prediction in the comments.

📍 View Garden Centre
Old Chelmsford Road, Rayleigh, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8SJ

⚽ The teams are ready, the flags are up… but who’s actually winning it?We want your World Cup predictions 👇🏆 Who do you ...
11/06/2026

⚽ The teams are ready, the flags are up… but who’s actually winning it?

We want your World Cup predictions 👇

🏆 Who do you think will lift the trophy?
🏴 How far will England and Scotland go?
🎟️ And most importantly… who did you get in the sweepstake?

Did you pull one of the favourites or are you suddenly the biggest Curaçao fan in Essex? 😂

Drop your team and tournament winner in the comments below.

Address

Old Chelmsford Road
Wickford
SS118SJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441268761119

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