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Hillier Garden Centre Newbury

Thatcham, Berkshire

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Hillier chainLarge plant areaRestaurant on siteFree parkingGift & lifestyle

📞 01635 200442
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📍 Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9TG

⏰ Opening Hours

Monday	9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday	9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday	10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Hours sourced from Hillier.co.uk and third-party directories, September 2026. Always check the Hillier website before visiting — hours may vary seasonally.

🌿 What’s Here

Plants — Largest Plant Area

One of the largest plant areas across all Hillier garden centres. Extensive selection of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, trees, and climbers — especially good for serious gardeners looking for unusual varieties.

Mulberry & Thyme Restaurant

An on-site restaurant serving hot meals, afternoon tea, and cakes. Spacious and well-regarded — a good lunch destination in its own right.

Garden & Home Gifting

A broad gifts and lifestyle section covering garden ornaments, homeware, and seasonal gifts. Popular at Christmas and for occasion shopping.

Tools & Sundries

Comprehensive range of gardening tools, composts, fertilisers, and pest control. Good practical depth for the working gardener.

Outdoor Furniture

A seasonal outdoor furniture and BBQ range — popular in spring and early summer. Includes rattan sets, timber furniture, and fire pits.

Houseplants

A well-stocked houseplant section with a range from common varieties to unusual tropical specimens. Helpful staff advice available.

📍 Getting Here

🚂 By Rail (GWR / CrossCountry)

Newbury station (GWR from Reading; CrossCountry from Oxford and Bristol) is approximately 5 miles from the garden centre. Taxis are available at the station.

🚌 By Bus

The Hermitage/Priors Court Road area has limited bus connections. A car is strongly recommended.

🚗 By Car

Located off Priors Court Road in Hermitage, north-east of Newbury. Follow SatNav to RG18 9TG from the A34 Newbury junction. Ample free parking.

🚲 By Bike

A rural location — cycling is possible but the roads are busy. Not recommended as a primary route unless you know the area well.

Coordinates: 51.4614, -1.274 · Open in Google Maps

🗺 Nearby Garden Centres

Garden Centre	Area	Approx. Distance
Dobbies Garden Centre Hare Hatch	Hare Hatch	20.1 miles
Squires Garden Centre Wokingham	Wokingham	19.8 miles
Ashridge Manor Garden Centre	Wokingham	16.2 miles

Nearby garden centres listed on allgardencentres.co.uk. Distances are straight-line estimates; drive times will be longer.

💡 Before You Go

Sunday hours are shorter (10:30am–4:30pm) — plan accordingly if visiting at the weekend.

The plant area is one of Hillier’s largest — allow at least 90 minutes if you’re a serious plant buyer.

The Mulberry & Thyme restaurant is popular for lunch — booking ahead (or arriving before noon) avoids a long wait.

Seasonal hours may apply — always check hillier.co.uk for the most current opening times.

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Rating data: Sourced from Google Maps public listing, June 2026. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Google. Review themes are editorial summaries — not verbatim quotes from any reviewer.
Opening hours: Sourced from Google Business Profile at time of collection. Hours can change — always verify before visiting, especially on bank holidays.
Distances: Straight-line estimates using GPS coordinates. Actual driving distance will be greater.

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