Our vibrant events are your passport to year-round fun and learning! Imagine your kids’ glee at Santa’s Grotto, a magical Christmas event. Our interactive kids’ trails are a perfect blend of fun and learning, stimulating young minds. Fancy a cozy afternoon? Our Sunflower Cafes offer lovely afternoon teas where you can relax and treat yourself to mouthwatering delights. For foodies, our Weber certified BBQ courses are a fantastic way to brush up on your grilling skills with expert help. And guess what? We even have special character visits to our store, turning your little ones’ dream of meeting their favorite characters into reality!
Sunflower Café
Mother's Day Menus
Fordham & Horningsea Sunflower Cafés
Sunday 30th March – 12pm – 2:30pm
Our Fordham and Horningsea Sunflower Cafés will be offering a special menu on Mothering Sunday. Each Café has a unique menu offering so please check ahead before visiting.
Children's Activity
The Easter Trail
All Stores
Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April 2025
Join us for an Easter themed trail. Find all the giant eggs to receive a tasty treat!
Children's Meet & Greet Event
Meet Rapunzel & Voyager Princess
Great Shelford
Friday 11th April 2025 – 10:00am to 11:30am
An enchanting meet
& greet princess event. Come as you are, or why
not dress up as your
favourite fairytale character
BBQ Demo
Weber BBQ Demo
Horningsea
Sunday 13th April 2025 – 11am – 3pm
Great Shelford
Sunday 4th May 2025 – 11am -3pm
Saturday 17th May 2025 – 11am – 3pm
The Weber experts will be visiting Scotsdales Horningsea and Scotsdales Great Shelford to serve up mouth-watering tasters whilst answering your most grilling questions on all things Weber.
BBQ Promo
Weber BBQ CashBack Offer
For the purchase of one product eligible for the Offer, between the 1st April 2025 to the 9th May 2025 at Scotsdales Garden Centre, Weber-Stephen offers you a refund of up to £75 (including VAT), subject to the terms and conditions of the offer detailed below.
Children's Meet & Greet Event
Meet Spider Hero & The Ghost Spider
Great Shelford
Friday 18th April 2025 –
10am – 11.30am
Meet and greet the awesome Spider Hero & The Ghost Spider. Come as you are, or why not dress up as your favourite hero or villain!
Children's Activity
The Beach at Horningsea
Horningsea
Open Daily from Friday 18th April 25 – 10am – 2pm
The giant sandpit is back at Scotsdales Horningsea for 2025. Children are welcome to use freely between 10am and 2pm daily starting from Friday 18th April 2025.
Bring your spades and buckets and encourage outdoor play in a safe and sheltered environment. Perfect for families and anyone looking to keep children entertained during the summer months.
Family Activity
ANTIQUE VALUATION WEDNESDAYS
Great Shelford
Every Wednesday from 26th March 2025 – 10am – 2pm
Antique experts Hansons Auctioneers will be providing FREE valuations of your treasured collectables, jewellery and more! Valuations will take place in our Garden Furniture Department.
Social Activity
Knit And Natter Group
Fordham, Sunflower Café
Every Monday – 9am – 12pm
Do you knit? Do needlepoint? Lacing? Cross stitch? Join us every Monday between 9am and 12pm at our Sunflower Café in Fordham to meet like minded people and learn new skills. All abilities are welcome.
Social Activity
Tot-Tastic Tuesday
Fordham, Sunflower Café
Every Tuesday – 9am – 12pm
Parent and baby / small child group. Come and mingle with other mums, dads and children. Join us every Tuesday between 9am and 12pm at our Sunflower Café Marquee in Fordham.
Cafe Special
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Great Shelford
Sunday 10th March 2024 – From 2pm
Treat Mum to a special afternoon tea at the Sunflower Cafe. All mums will receive a bunch of daffodils.
Children's Meet & Greet Event
Meet the Mermaid Princess
Great Shelford
Saturday 10th August 2024 – 10:30am to 12:30pm
Meet and greet the magical mermaid Princess. Come as you are, or why not dress up as your favourite Princess or hero!
An adult must accompany their child for
the duration of this even
Sunflower Café Special
Breakfast Deal
All Sunflower Cafés
Daily throughout July – 9am – 11am
Visit any of our Sunflower Cafe’s between 9am and 11am daily during July to take advantage of our special breakfast deal and grab yourself a free hot drink to accompany your cooked breakfast.
Gardening Activity
The Tallest Sunflower Competition
Grow the tallest sunflower to win a £100 Scotsdales voucher and your name on the Sunflower Shield!
Share a photo of yourself with your sunflower and a measuring tape on Instagram with the hashtag #ScotsdalesSunnies or send to Sunflowers@scotsdales.com.
Competition closes Sunday 1st September. The winner will be contacted directly after the competition closes. Competition open to all ages.
Meet and Greet Event
Roger Leivers Meet the Author & Book Signing
Great Shelford
Friday 16th & Saturday 17th May 2025 – 9am – 5.30pm
Meet local history author Roger Leivers and get the chance to own a signed copy of his WWII books Stirling to Essen & Godmanchester at War.
Children's Café Special
Children's Easter Afternoon Tea
Great Shelford
4th, 5th, 11th & 12th April 2024. Available 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join us for an Easter themed afternoon tea aimed at Children. £5.95 per person.
48 hour pre-booking required.
Gallery
Past Events
Your Scotsdales Loyalty Scheme
Mega May Double Points
Garden Essentials
Structures & Finishing Touches
Your Scotsdales Loyalty Scheme
Rose Month Double Points
Rose Plants
Your Scotsdales Loyalty Scheme
March Double Points
Pssst have you joined Loyalty yet?
Children's Activity
Santa's Grotto & The Enchanted Elevator
Great Shelford
Various Dates & Times throughout November & December
Join us for a magical journey on the Enchanted Elevator (new for 2024) to Santa’s Toy Workshop lead by our Head Elf to meet the jolly man himself.
All good boys and girls will get the chance to choose a present they’ll love from Santa’s Toy Workshop.
Pre-booking is required.
We are a family run collection of local garden centres in the Cambridge area. Gardening is our passion.
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Get In Touch
Scotsdales Garden Centre
Cambridge Road
Great Shelford
Cambridge
CB22 5JT
- Email: info@scotsdales.com
- Phone: 01223 842777
- Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00AM - 18:00PM
- Hours: Sun 10:00AM - 4:30PM
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