Hours sourced from longacres.co.uk, September 2026. Note: Sunday tills open from 10:30am (Sunday trading laws). Thursday late opening until 8pm. Always verify before visiting.
🌿 What’s Here
Plants, Shrubs & Trees
A large and comprehensive outdoor and indoor plant range — from seasonal bedding and houseplants to substantial shrubs, trees, and garden centre staples. One of the largest independent garden centres in Kent.
Aquatics & Pets Corner
A fully rebuilt aquatics section with fish, reptiles, tanks, and accessories — one of the most substantial aquatics departments in a Kent garden centre.
Restaurant
On-site restaurant serving food and refreshments throughout the day. Check the Longacres website for current menu details.
Home & Gifts
Giftware, cards, crafts, garden tools, garden sundries, food and seasonal ranges including Christmas trees, barbecues, and garden furniture.
Outdoor Living & Furniture
Garden furniture, barbecues, and accessories — a practical addition for garden improvement projects.
Stoneware & Landscaping
Aggregates, timber, fencing, stoneware, and hard landscaping materials available on site.
📍 Getting Here
🚂 By Rail (Southeastern / High Speed 1)
Ashford International station (HS1 from London St Pancras, approx 37 min) is approximately 2 miles from Bybrook Barn. Taxis available — an exceptionally rail-accessible garden centre for a day trip from London.
🚌 By Bus
Stagecoach South East services connect Ashford town centre and surrounding areas. Check stagecoachbus.com before travelling.
🚗 By Car
Just off Junction 9 of the M20 in Ashford — one of the most motorway-accessible garden centres in the South East. Free parking on site.
🚲 By Bike
Ashford has an improving cycle network. Cemetery Lane is accessible from the town centre by bike in approximately 15–20 minutes.
Nearby garden centres listed on allgardencentres.co.uk. Distances are straight-line estimates; drive times will be longer.
💡 Before You Go
Ashford International (HS1) is just 2 miles away — one of the easiest garden centres in Kent to reach by train from London.
Thursday late opening (until 8pm) is convenient for weekday visitors who cannot make daytime hours.
The aquatics section is one of the most comprehensive in any Kent garden centre.
M20 Junction 9 is the direct approach — follow signs for Bybrook Barn from the roundabout.
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