Hours sourced from Hillier official website, August 2026. Open for viewing from 10am Sundays; plant and retail purchases from 10:30am. Note: Woodhouse Lane may have temporary closures in 2026 — check access before travelling.
🌿 What’s Here
Planteria
Hillier Botley has been at the heart of the local community for almost 40 years. The plant range is strong across perennials, shrubs, climbers, seasonal bedding, and vegetables — with Hillier’s characteristic emphasis on quality and rarity.
Mulberry & Thyme Café
Hillier’s award-winning Mulberry & Thyme café serves freshly made breakfasts, lunches, cakes, and hot drinks in a relaxed garden centre setting. A local favourite for morning coffee after plant browsing.
Home & Gifts
Curated homeware and seasonal gift selection with an emphasis on quality over volume. Garden accessories, plant-care products, and gift ideas appropriate for all occasions.
Garden Sundries
Good range of composts, fertilisers, tools, pots, and propagation equipment — the practical backbone of any serious gardener’s visit.
Dog Friendly
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas. Water available on request.
Free Parking
Free on-site parking. The site is level and accessible for visitors with mobility requirements.
📍 Getting Here
🚂 By Rail (South Western Railway)
Botley station (SWR from Southampton Central, approx 8 min) is approximately 0.5 miles from Woodhouse Lane. A short walk or taxi ride connects to the garden centre. Direct services from London Waterloo take approximately 1 hr 15 min.
🚌 By Bus
First Hampshire buses connect Botley village to Southampton and Fareham. The garden centre is a short walk from Botley village centre via Woodhouse Lane.
🚗 By Car
Off Woodhouse Lane, Botley — signed from the A334 and B3354. Note: Woodhouse Lane may have temporary restrictions in 2026 — check current access via Hillier’s website before travelling. Free parking on site.
🚲 By Bike
Botley is accessible from Southampton and Hedge End by bike. The Hamble Valley cycle route passes nearby. Allow approximately 30 minutes from Southampton city centre.
Nearby garden centres listed on allgardencentres.co.uk. Distances are straight-line estimates; drive times will be longer.
💡 Before You Go
Check Woodhouse Lane access before visiting — temporary road restrictions may be in place in 2026.
Botley station is just half a mile away — easy for a car-free visit via SWR from Southampton.
Mulberry & Thyme café opens from 9am — arrive early for a quieter breakfast before the main shopping rush.
Ask staff about seasonal planting recommendations — Hillier Botley staff are known for strong local horticultural knowledge.
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