Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Lawford, Essex
Craft Nurseries has been serving gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike for two generations as a family-run business. Our comprehensive range of products includes seasonal bedding plants, perennials, trees, shrubs, garden tools, and furniture, alongside specialist plant care products and wild bird care supplies. Our in-house production nursery ensures year-round availability of high-quality plants, while our delivery service brings these essentials directly to customers. We combine extensive horticultural expertise with a commitment to quality, offering curated collections of seeds from leading UK suppliers and unique garden accessories.Our facilities also feature a restaurant serving locally sourced seasonal ingredients and an air-conditioned play barn for family visitors. With over 90 car parking spaces and dedicated customer support, we aim to provide a complete gardening destination that caters to both practical needs and leisure pursuits.
Services
Plants
Trees & Shrubs
Garden Tools
Garden Furniture
Bird Care
Seeds
Play Barn
Delivery Service
Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business with two generations of horticultural experience.
- Our in-house production nursery guarantees fresh, high-quality plants year-round.
- We offer a comprehensive delivery service for plants and garden supplies.
- Our restaurant uses locally sourced seasonal ingredients for freshly prepared meals.
- Our air-conditioned play barn provides comfortable family entertainment daily.
Services
Plants
We provide a comprehensive selection of seasonal bedding plants, perennials, trees, and shrubs suitable for all gardening needs. Our in-house production nursery ensures fresh stock throughout the year while our expert staff offer planting advice. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners seeking quality specimens.
Garden Tools
Our durable gardening tools include multi-change systems and space-saving click tools designed for ease of use. We stock quality brands covering lawn care, soil cultivation, and general maintenance requirements. All tools help simplify garden tasks while ensuring long-term reliability for professional and amateur gardeners alike.
Bird Care
We specialise in wild bird care supplies featuring species-specific seed blends and feeding accessories. Our product range helps customers attract diverse birdlife while supporting conservation efforts. Expert guidance ensures proper nutrition and feeder maintenance for thriving garden bird populations throughout the year.
Play Barn
Our fully air-conditioned indoor play barn offers safe entertainment for children of all ages. Featuring soft-play equipment and regular ticket sales, this facility provides family-friendly recreation seven days a week. Advance booking is available through our online system for guaranteed visitation slots.
Delivery Service
We deliver plants, compost, and garden supplies directly to customers' homes. This service covers our complete product range including large items that require transportation assistance. Contact details are provided for arranging deliveries that suit individual schedules and requirements.
Questions
What gardening products do you stock?
We offer plants, trees, shrubs, garden tools, furniture, bird care products, and seasonal bedding plants. Our range includes seeds from leading UK brands and specialist plant care supplies.
Do you provide delivery services?
Yes, we deliver plants, compost, and garden supplies directly to customers. Contact us for delivery arrangements covering our complete product range.
Are there family facilities available?
Our air-conditioned play barn provides children's entertainment daily. We also operate a restaurant serving meals made from locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. The play barn requires advance booking through our online system.
Do you sell seeds?
Yes, we stock hundreds of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds from UK suppliers including Thompson & Morgan, Johnsons, and Mr Fothergill's.