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Quex Park: Secret Garden Centre

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The Secret Garden is a garden centre and nursery situated within the grounds of Quex Park in the original walled garden

It features a Sun House, a Shade House an Arid House, a Tropical House and an Orchid House, along with a selection of ornamental and fruit trees.

Stock includes familiar garden favourites with some exclusive lines and home-grown topiary.

Because they are constantly redeveloping their stock lines, each visit offers more to discover with the turning of the seasons.

The Secret Garden is a one-stop place where you will discover a wide range of shrubs, plants, trees, seasonal flowers, gardening supplies, gifts and ornamental features for your garden.

Address

Quex Park: Secret Garden Centre Quex Park, Park Lane, Birchington
Kent
CT7 0BH

Contact

thesecretgardenquex@gmail.com 01843 847916

Links

Website

Opening Times

Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm / Sunday 10am-4pm

Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and Registered Assistance Dogs welcome

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