# Poplar Nurseries

> Family-run garden centre in Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex. Plants, garden furniture, gifts, events, and expert horticultural advice since 1881.

## Main Pages

- [Home](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/): Poplar Nurseries homepage
- [About Us](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/about-us/): Learn more about Poplar Nurseries garden centre in Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, and what you can expect to find on your visit
- [ACE Green Energy](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/concessions/ACE-Green-Energy/)
- [Afternoon Tea](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/restaurant/afternoon-tea/): Indulge in a delicious Afternoon Tea in Colchester, Essex, at Poplar Nurseries with your friends and family with a Prosecco upgrade available
- [Contact & Booking](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/restaurant/contacts-booking/): All the important contact details you need to make a booking at Poplar Nurseries restaurant, in Colchester, Essex.
- [Contact Us](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/contact-us/): All the contact details you need for Poplar Nurseries in Colchester, Essex.
- [Cream Tea](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/restaurant/cream-tea/): Treat yourself to a delicious cream tea in Colchester, Essex, at Poplar Nurseries with your friends and family, perfect for a little pick me up
- [Deliveries](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/deliveries/): Find information on the large delivery area we cover and the costs
- [Desserts in Colchester, Essex](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/desserts/): Treat yourself to a delicious dessert at Poplar Nurseries in Colchester, Essex. Visit us today.
- [Dog Policy](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/dog-policy/): Dog policy for Poplar Nurseries in Colchester, Essex.
- [Easigrass](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/concessions/easigrass/)
- [Events](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/events/)
- [Gardening Club](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/gardening-club/): Love talking about your garden? Join the Poplar Nurseries Gardening Club in Colchester, Essex, which hosts monthly meeting with a guest speaker
- [Gardening Tips](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/gardening-tips/)
- [Granite Transformations Showroom](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/concessions/granite-transformations-showroom/): Whether you are looking for a full transformation, an entirely new kitchen, or just a partial replacement or renovation, we can help. Our projects include installing designer granite worktops, replacement doors, entire kitchen transformations and complete new kitchens.
- [Grasshopper](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/concessions/grasshopper/): Find a huge array of garden machinery for sale at Grasshopper Horticultural Ltd located on site at Poplar Nurseries
- [Homemade Cakes](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/restaurant/homemade-cakes/): Pop into Poplar Nurseries in Colchester, Essex to choose from our huge variety of delicious homemade cakes
- [Job Vacanices](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/job-vacancies/): Find the latest  jobs in Colchester, Essex. at Poplar Nurseries and be part of our family-run garden centre with roles available across departments
- [Johnsons Garden Buildings](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/concessions/johnsons-garden-buildings/): Visit Johnsons Garden Buildings at Poplar Nurseries to discover a wide range of top of top quality log cabins, sheds and more
- [Kids' activities](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/kids-activities/): Poplar Nurseries offers a range of children’s activities in Colchester, Essex, like outdoor play and a miniature railway. Explore our kids' activities now.
- [Menu](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/restaurant/menu/): Take a look at our extensive restaurant menu and enjoy the delicious food options available at Poplar Nurseries in Colchester, Essex
- [NEWS](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/news/)
- [Onsite Partners](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/concessions/): Poplar Nurseries is more than just a garden centre in Colchester, Essex, with a range of concessions and onsite partners offering machinery, buildings, chocolate and more
- [Outdoor play area](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/outdoor-play-area/): Pay a visit to Poplar Nurseries with your little ones and let them enjoy the extensive outdoor play area.
- [Poplar Garden](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/poplar-garden/): On our next visit to Poplar Nurseries, be sure to take a few minutes to enjoy a walk around our beautiful Poplar Garden.
- [Poplar miniature railway](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/poplar-miniature-railway/): No family trip to our garden centre would be complete without a ride on the Poplar Miniature Railway in Colchester, Essex, at Poplar Nurseries
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/about-us/privacy-policy/): Read more about the privacy policy in place at Poplar Nurseries in Colchester, Essex
- [Promotions](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/promotions/): Here at Poplar Nurseries, there are always offers and promotions across all of our products throughout the year, so don’t forget to keep checking back for the latest deals on plants, gardening accessories, gifts and much more. We’ll also update our promotions page regularly and announce the best deals on our social media channels.
- [Refund Policy](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/about-us/refund-policy/): Read more about the refund policy in place at Poplar Nurseries in Colchester, Essex
- [Restaurant opening times](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/restaurant/restaurant-opening-times/): Essential information on restaurant opening times for Poplar Nurseries in Colchester, Essex.
- [Seniors Discount](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/seniors-discount/): Take advantage of the Seniors Discount available at Poplar Nurseries, ask a member of our team about it on your next visit to the garden centre
- [Sunday Lunch Menu](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/restaurant/sunday-lunch-menus/): Browse our traditional Sunday lunch menu and enjoy a roast you won’t forget at Poplar Nurseries in Colchester, Essex
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/about-us/terms-and-conditions/): Read more about our terms and conditions at Poplar Nurseries
- [Test Page](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/test-page/)
- [Test Static Page](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/test-static-page/)
- [The Poplar Elephant](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/about-us/the-poplar-elephant/): Learn more about the history of the iconic Poplar elephant on proud display at the front of our garden centre
- [Things to do](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/things-to-do/): Looking for things to do in Colchester and Essex? Head to Poplar Nurseries to book one of fantastic adult and children workshops, special events or more
- [Trimmers](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/concessions/trimmers/): Make yourself look and feel great by heading to Trimmers hairdressers which can be found at Poplar Nurseries
- [Video Tour](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/video-tour/): Take a tour around Poplar Nurseries in Colchester, Essex
- [What's on](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/whats-onsite/)
- [Wines, Beers and Spirits in Colchester, Essex](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/wines-beers-and-spirits/): Treat yourself to a specially brewed beer a specialist locally produced wine or delicious spirit from our outstanding selection at Poplar Nurseries in Colchester, Essex.

## Events

- [BBQ Cook-Along Courses at Poplar Nurseries 2026](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/events/bbq-cook-along-courses-at-poplar-nurseries-2026/)

## Product Categories

- [Christmas](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/christmas/)
- [Food](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/food/)
- [Gardening](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/gardening/)
- [Home and Gifts](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/home-and-gifts/)
- [Outdoor Living](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/outdoor-living/)
- [Plants](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/plants/)
- [Restaurant](https://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/restaurant/)