Indoor Living

At Meadow Croft, it isn’t just about plants; we have an extensive gift and homeware department too. Perfect for treating a loved one or even yourself to something special.


Clothing & Accessories

Throughout the year, we have a wide selection of clothing from the Dorset based company ‘Brakeburn’. Their ranges offer everything from casual wear through to outdoor lifestyle pieces. You can feel great whether you’re on a brisk beach dog walk or meeting friends for a coffee shop lunch.

You can explore our range of Powder clothing and accessories. Created by award winning Lisa Beaumont, Powder has grown a reputation for creating unique accessories that women just love to wear! You’ll find hats, scarves, gloves, sunglasses and much more.

Katie Loxton’s luxuries feature in our Indoor Living department. Discover the new season must-have handbags, pouches, and accessories, perfect for treating a loved one or even yourself!

We also stock Blade & Rose, Britain’s leading childrens clothing brand specialising in trademark leggings featuring stylish and quirky designs on the bum as well as matching tops and accessories.




Gifts & Homewares

Our gift and homewares departments are continually growing. Find homewares such as mugs & placemats to ornaments & soft furnishings. Amongst other suppliers, we stock Gisela Graham, DCUK wooden ducks, Floss & Rock Toys and Jellycat Soft Toys.

We bring you fragrances from The Somerset Toiletry Company, who is known for its beautiful body care and home fragrance bursting with scent, as well as Bomb Cosmetics and The English Soap Company. If it’s a fragrance for the home you’re looking for, then we stock Ashleigh & Burwood Diffusers, Oil Lamps and Room Sprays.

Across our gift and homeware department, you’ll find gifts for her, gifts for him, gifts for children, and even a gift for yourself. The range is constantly being reviewed and updated so please pop in!

No gift would be complete without a card or gift-wrap. We have a great display of greetings cards, gift bags and wrap.




Meadow Croft Pantry

We stock an ever-growing selection of fine foods, from Tiptree jams and chutneys to Mrs Darlington’s condiments, Border biscuits, fresh fudge and more. A wide range of gluten free and vegan foods are also stocked in the Meadow Croft Pantry.

We are surrounded by many amazing local food and drink suppliers. Being a family-run garden centre, we like to make sure we support many other local businesses. Oystermen Gin is inspired by the Essex Coastline, crafted in Wivenhoe, Essex. Tides Fortune Gin is crafted in small batches in Thorpe-le-soken. Bradfield’s Farm Dairy supply all of our fresh milk and yoghurt and are located nearby in Wickford. You’ll find many more instore.

Recently introduced are our fresh and frozen food ranges. Whether it’s just a carton milk you need, a signature Welsh Wilfred’s pie, or sweet treats such as fresh cheesecake, you’ll find them amongst our fresh foods. In the freezers, try Gourmade & EAT PLNT. Ready meals frozen from fresh so you can spend less time in the kitchen!

With regular deliveries, our ranges are always changing, so please come into store and find what you’re looking for.


Our German Market is in full swing with all the favourites; Schokokuss, bratwurst, Bavarian Curling, beer, Stollen and lots of carefully selected authentic products. No need for the Eurostar, and parking is free.
Our staff are soooo excited that our cut Christmas trees have arrived-well Louise is particularly excited.
They look and smell wonderful and are really getting us in the festive spirit. Our top quality Nordmann Fir no drop trees range from 4 foot to 7 foot and are priced from £29.99 to £79.99. Can’t fit it in your car? No problem, we offer a home delivery service which one of our team will be happy to advise on. We also sell a range of artificial and potted Christmas trees, so something for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you at Meadow Croft
Opening hours:
Monday -Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

Also look out for our festive late night shopping evenings when the whole store and restaurant will be open until 9pm
A quick reminder that Meadow Croft's Late Nights start tonight (Wednesday 20th November)...we can't wait. Featuring live performances from Rayleigh Brass, you can do some late-night shopping at both the German Market and the Garden Centre, then stop by the Market Tavern for a drink and a bite to eat
That industrious group at SWF Man Shed have made this fantastic Library for the Community Garden. It just keeps getting better down there.
Schokokuss or chocolate kisses are a festive staple in Germany and at our market.

What’s your favourite flavour? We know ours, let us know yours.
Today we will be taking part in the 2 minute silence at 11am to remember those who lost their lives in conflict.
Our late night German Market Experiences start this week, and it's free to park and enter!
Tag us with #meadowcroftgermanmarket to be in with a chance of winning £100 Meadow Croft gift card.
Our beautiful German smokers are selling fast. These authentic, hand crafted figures fill your home with scents of Christmas. Lots of our customers collect them to create a stunning Christmassy scene. Meadow Croft German Market, open every day until 23rd December.
We are so proud of the South Woodham Community Garden who were presented with a certificate of OUTSTANDING achievement by Margaret of Anglia in Bloom last week. The garden is by the entrance of Meadow Croft, if you would like to get involved, please ask in store.
The first of our beautiful homemade wreaths have just arrived in store. Our team on the nursery are very busy right now making these under direct supervision from Honey and Elvis (the cats).
We're very proud of our wreaths the team make the best quality about.
Keep an eye open for some wreath decorating workshops, details are to be announced immanently.
Our late night Christmas shopping events kick off on Wednesday 20th November. We will be open until 9pm every Wednesday and Thursday until 12th December. The evenings are lovely and festive, with lots of exclusive offers in store and the chance to sample lots of Christmas goodies. We will have Rayleigh Brass Band there to serenade you all with Christmas tunes and our restaurant will be serving a delicious selection of festive specials. The whole store will be open so you can browse at your leisure and of course our German Market and the food huts will be in full swing. So, wrap up warm and invite your family and friends to join you for a game of curling, a bratwurst, gluhwein or simply to soak up the atmosphere at Meadow Croft Garden Centre. Entry is free and there is no need to book. Also tag us with #meadowcroftgermanmarket in your photo of your late night shopping experience to be in with a chance of winning a £100 Meadow Croft gift card.
#meadowcroftgermanmarket
Make a gingerbread house like us. Only £10.99 from Meadow Croft Garden Centre, so easy even we could do it! Winter Secco optional but HIGHLY recommended. Enjoy!

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