Plan Your Visit
You’ll find our garden centre a friendly and welcoming place for the whole family. And you can even bring the dog!
Opening Times
- Monday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday10:00am - 4:00pm
Opening times may vary for Bank Holidays and other festive times of the year. If unsure, please contact us on 01268 280699 for more information.
Please note concession opening times may vary. If you’re making a special trip, please call ahead to check they are open.
Finding Us
A127 from Southend
Look out for the A176 Basildon/Billericay turn off and take the slip road. At the next roundabout take the first exit, then at the next roundabout take the third exit onto the A127 towards Southend. We’re 3/4 of a mile down on the left.
A127 from London
Exit the M25 at junction 29 and join the A127 Southend bound. Continue down the A127 looking out for the A176 Basildon/Billericay turn off, by the large “Basildon” sign. Don’t get off just yet, but continue for another 3/4 of a mile past that junction, you’ll find us on the left.
Using a Sat Nav? Type in post code CM11 2UJ
Parking
We have parking spaces for up to 450 cars and easy access from the A127, which is the main dual-carriage way into Southend-on-Sea. The A127 is off Junction 29 of the M25 which is a 10 minute drive to our door.
Disabled Facilities
We have disabled parking and disabled toilet facilities. All main areas are ramped and entrances and exits either have wide sliding or automatic doors. Wheelchairs are available free of charge (subject to a refundable £25 cash deposit).
Payment
We accept most major credit cards in the centre. We also accept the H.T.A. National Garden Gift Vouchers as payment. We do not accept American Express.
Local Delivery Service
Found something you love, but can’t fit it in to your car? Don’t worry, help is at hand.
Our driver Colin and his team will be happy to deliver for you. We only use our own vans, not outside couriers, so the service is only available locally.
You can find out more by talking with one of our helpful team members when next in store.
Our Concessions
We are proud to partner with a number of local small businesses to ensure top quality service and product, only at Summerhill Garden Centre.
Dogs are welcome
At Summerhill, we love our four-legged friends just as much as you do! We welcome well-behaved dogs to join you during your visit to our garden centre. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please see our Dog-Friendly Policy
Gardening Calendar
Take a look at our month-by-month gardening calendar for tips and advice on what you need to be doing in your garden at any time of the year.
The month of December
Customer Comments
We love hearing from our customers. We pride ourselves on our outstanding service and it’s wonderful to hear of the experiences our customers have had whilst shopping in the garden centre.
The Garden CentreTo Visit in Essex
We have parking spaces for up to 450 cars and easy access both onto and off of the A127, which is the main dual-carriage way into Southend-on-Sea. The A127 is off Junction 29 of the M25 which is a 10 minute drive to our door. Plan your visit to Summerhill today. We can’t wait to see you.
Summerhill Garden Centre, Pipps Hill Road North, A127 Arterial Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UJ