A family-run garden centre in Essex
Welcome to Poplar Nurseries, a leading independent garden centre in Essex, well-renowned for our wide range of plants and excellent customer service. You can find our extensive garden centre in Marks Tey, just minutes from Colchester, where we stock an extensive range of plants, garden care accessories, garden furniture, outdoor heating, lawn care products, bird food, bird care accessories, gifts, seasonal produce and much more. All of our friendly plants team have excellent horticultural knowledge, which enables them to deal with any plant enquires and give specialist garden advice.
Learn moreAfternoon Tea at Poplar
Indulge in a delicious traditional or savoury afternoon tea.
Outdoor Living
New season outdoor living range.
Experience all that Poplar Nurseries has to offer
Enjoy a meal in our beautiful restaurant serving home-cooked specials or let your little ones take a ride on our Poplar Miniature Railway. Discover fresh produce in our delectable food hall and delicatessen. Browse our onsite concessions, making Poplar a one-stop shop for garden machinery, garden buildings, and even a haircut.
Learn morePoplar Gardening Club
New membership spaces available.

Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to our most common questions. Have a different query? Get in touch – we’re happy to help!
Although we love our furry friends – dogs are not allowed at Poplar Nurseries with the exception of assistance dogs.
Please have your dog’s assistance ID visible and be aware that all assistance dogs must remain on their leads at all times, thank you.
We're open all week long! Our usual hours are:
Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 5pm
Saturday: 8.30am – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 4pm (you can browse from 9.30am, tills open at 10am)
Please remember, our opening times can vary around Christmas and Bank Holidays.
Absolutely! Our gardening tips section is full of handy advice to guide you through every stage of the gardening year. Take a look and see what you can be doing in your garden right now.
We're easy to find – just off the A120 in Marks Tey. Our address is:
Poplar Nurseries Ltd,
Coggeshall Road,
Marks Tey,
Colchester, Essex CO6 1HR
Of course! If you've picked out something bulky or heavy and you're not sure how to get it home, just chat to our friendly team or have a quick look at our delivery page for all the details.
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Gardening tips
Check out our latest gardening tips that outline what you should be doing in your garden at every stage of the year.