📍 Mansbridge Road, Gaters Hill, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 3HW
⏰ Opening Hours
Monday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Hours sourced from Haskins official website, August 2026. Restaurant opens Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Plant purchases on Sundays from 10:30am. Always verify before travelling, especially on bank holidays.
🌿 What’s Here
Plants & Garden Centre
Large, well-stocked plant area covering seasonal bedding, perennials, shrubs, trees, and vegetables. One of the larger plant ranges available in the Southampton area.
Restaurant
Full-service Haskins restaurant serving cooked meals, light bites, cakes, and hot drinks from opening. Popular with local families — the restaurant is a key draw alongside the plant range.
Hobbycraft Concession
An in-store Hobbycraft concession makes Haskins West End a one-stop destination for gardeners and craft enthusiasts. Unique among Hampshire garden centres.
Garden Furniture & Outdoor Living
Substantial display of garden furniture, barbecues, fire pits, and outdoor accessories — well-curated for different budgets and garden styles.
Home, Gifts & Food
Haskins carries a broad lifestyle retail range including homewares, seasonal gifts, clothing, and a food hall with selected artisan products.
Dog Friendly
Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas of the garden centre. Check current indoor policy on arrival.
📍 Getting Here
🚂 By Rail (South Western Railway)
Southampton Airport Parkway station (SWR from London Waterloo, approx 1 hr) is approximately 2 miles away. Hedge End station is approximately 2.5 miles. Taxis are available from both stations.
🚌 By Bus
First Hampshire and Bluestar buses operate along Mansbridge Road and connect West End to Southampton city centre and Eastleigh. Check current timetables at firstbus.co.uk.
🚗 By Car
On Mansbridge Road at Gaters Hill, West End — signed from the A27 (Southampton–Fareham Road) and M27 J7. Large free car park on site.
🚲 By Bike
West End is accessible from Southampton and Eastleigh by cycle. The Itchen Way path connects nearby areas. The garden centre is approximately 20 minutes by bike from Eastleigh station.
Nearby garden centres listed on allgardencentres.co.uk. Distances are straight-line estimates; drive times will be longer.
💡 Before You Go
The Hobbycraft concession inside makes this a combined gardening and craft trip — plan extra time.
The restaurant fills quickly on Saturday mornings — aim to arrive before 10:30am for easier seating.
Plant purchases on Sundays start from 10:30am — browsing is possible from 10am.
Check for Haskins loyalty card — it can offer discounts on plants and restaurant purchases.
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