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The Secret Garden Centre
Coxwell Road
70 Westow Street
Upper Norwood
London, SE19 3AF

020 8771 8200

Our Review Rating

The Secret Garden

4.8

Based on 425 reviews

The Secret Garden

4.8

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Philip Desmeules

1733563604

1732869500

A lovely little garden centre I wish I knew about sooner. Smiling staff members, all the essentials, and reasonable prices.

1730853382

The staff are so friendly and helpful! Already excited to go back and buy more plants in the future

1726296010

I'm trying to find out how much plants cost so that I can buy some vouchers, I live in Australia so I can't phone or visit, but there's no information

1725057295

1723876116

It’s not big and it hasFew plants

1723396566

We wanted some plants for our flat, the staff here were unbelievably helpful. They took us round explaining what would be best and telling us stuff we would never know. Prices are great, couldn't recommend highly enough!!

1722244076

My first visit to this lovely garden centre on a Sunday afternoon. What a pleasant surprise! Beautiful space with a vast array of plants and gardening accessories. All the staff were friendly and knowledgeable and seem to love what they do. The plants were well looked after. I'm a novice to the green fingered world, but will look forward to visiting this little gem again.

1722162958

I love coming to this garden centre. The staff are really helpful and knowledgeable. It’s very organised and well kept, the space outdoors is so beautifully arranged it feels a little bit like you’re in a botanical garden. A couple of times I’ve come just before they close and they were still very gracious and helped me even though I had a lot of questions as I’m developing my own little garden. I used to go to the local homebase a lot but the staff there make you feel like you’re bothering them where these guys really seem to enjoy what they do. I highly recommend a visit, even just to walk around, and make sure you go to the inside bit as well they have one of everything it seems. Also they give you money saving tips where they can. It’s tucked away behind Supervalu, I’m so glad I discovered it!

1722082661

Beautiful little hidden gem, tranquil hidden oasis filled with beautiful plants to inspire one’s creativity and imagination. Absolutely loved my visit and will return soon. Not badly priced, plants are healthy and well kept. Many varieties for every garden, no matter if it’s a window box or an orchid. A must see if you enjoy gardening.

1720427346

1720119408

Nice to have a great local garden centre. Always a lovely visit. Staff are friendly and super helpful. Special shoutout to Imogen who patiently listened to my ideas and preferences, offering invaluable advice on plant selection and the best plants perfectly suited to my garden's conditions. Imogen's passion for gardening and genuine desire to help customers clearly shines through. I highly recommend seeking out Imogen for anyone in need of expert gardening advice! Thank you Imogen - really appreciate your help during my past few visits :)

1718998567

Lots of plants at reasonable prices, could be friendlier

1717954523

Great place, such choice, good advice and charming owner. Ask for him by name. Mario

1717840662

Been there today . Staff are really great, approachable , helpful and knowledgeable. Good variety of plants &. reasonably price . A good experience.. will be returning.

1716471288

Apart from being a beautifully planted place the lack of traffic makes this a really tranquil location. Good quality plants and sundries for the garden. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.A hidden gem just off Westow Street by Sainsburys

1715801228

Cannot recommend highly enough! It's like walking into the literal "Secret Garden" and finding Ben Weatherstaff and his robin! Beautiful selection of plants with loads of info. Staff are well informed, friendly and so welcoming. My new favourite shop that I will definitely spend far too much in 🪴💕

1714070077

Knowledgable, friendly staff and a good range of plants (I went to buy lavender, and there were several varieties to choose from, all reasonably priced).

1711218849

Expensive

Laura Applegate

1710413296

Great selection, knowledgeable staff. A lovely place

1710165108

Simply put this garden centre is the first place to find if your looking for choice or advice is given freely worth a visit regardless thank you

1709645247

1707923409

A hidden gem. Bought two lovely plants: English Ivy and a peace lily. Very good value. Also lovely selection of seeds including wildflowers from Kew and plenty of veg seeds. Nice card selection too. Parking in Sainsbury’s is great - 3 hours free so you have time to see this place and other shops around the triangle.

1707057842

Head down the windy side road to Sainsbury's and on the right is the hidden surprise of a well stocked garden centre. Even in the depths of winter they had a great selection of plants, bulbs and seeds for some instant colour or later in the year. Well worth a visit.

Romy Campos Menegazzi

1706172204

Alessandra Anzante

1701267145

To the man with the big beard - you are so unnecessarily rude. I have never been spoken to like that in any shop, anywhere else in the world. You've just lost a local customer.

Tarciziu Francisc

1700508121

1699059186

1697388418

1697074504

1692966520

Delightful, small but well stocked garden centre. The shop is also well stocked. We bought a plant that looked well kept and health. Worth a visit, but take the first left, for Sainsbury car park.

1691948689

Marco Filipe Cardoso

1691173265

Anthony de Grey

1690150413

A hidden gem. Great range of interesting stock - I'll be back!

Angela Argenziano

1688836242

Massive selection of indoor/outdoor plants and garden items. They are very knowledgeable and always available to give recommendations.

1686984936

1686497307

A little bit expensive two visits in two weeks still didn't have what I asked for .

1686226661

Alex Alexandrov

1685877065

1685814348

Lovely garden centre in Crystal palace

miglena goncheva

1684253500

Alex Heavy Metal

1683636643

Amazing

1683624080

Always a pleasure shopping for plants here - great variety and things you don't see elsewhere. Such a lovely space too. The staff are lovely.

1682878062

1682426536

Such lovely helpful staff

1682265856

A great selection of shrubs, plants and trees with lots of sections to explore. On the pricey side, but not unexpectedly so.

1681404397

A lovely garden centre. Staff are pleasant and knowledgeable. Their products are varied and top notch

1681241532

1680939293

Always worth checking to see what's new in. Bought planter, however, when I got home not big enough returned next day and exchanged, no problems.

1680119596

This a lovely place to visit. Knowledgeable and helpful staff.

Google Rating

4.6

Based on 408 reviews

The Secret Garden

4.6

review us on See all reviews

Philip Desmeules

1733563604

1732869500

A lovely little garden centre I wish I knew about sooner. Smiling staff members, all the essentials, and reasonable prices.

1730853382

The staff are so friendly and helpful! Already excited to go back and buy more plants in the future

1726296010

I'm trying to find out how much plants cost so that I can buy some vouchers, I live in Australia so I can't phone or visit, but there's no information

1725057295

1723876116

It’s not big and it hasFew plants

1723396566

We wanted some plants for our flat, the staff here were unbelievably helpful. They took us round explaining what would be best and telling us stuff we would never know. Prices are great, couldn't recommend highly enough!!

1722244076

My first visit to this lovely garden centre on a Sunday afternoon. What a pleasant surprise! Beautiful space with a vast array of plants and gardening accessories. All the staff were friendly and knowledgeable and seem to love what they do. The plants were well looked after. I'm a novice to the green fingered world, but will look forward to visiting this little gem again.

1722162958

I love coming to this garden centre. The staff are really helpful and knowledgeable. It’s very organised and well kept, the space outdoors is so beautifully arranged it feels a little bit like you’re in a botanical garden. A couple of times I’ve come just before they close and they were still very gracious and helped me even though I had a lot of questions as I’m developing my own little garden. I used to go to the local homebase a lot but the staff there make you feel like you’re bothering them where these guys really seem to enjoy what they do. I highly recommend a visit, even just to walk around, and make sure you go to the inside bit as well they have one of everything it seems. Also they give you money saving tips where they can. It’s tucked away behind Supervalu, I’m so glad I discovered it!

1722082661

Beautiful little hidden gem, tranquil hidden oasis filled with beautiful plants to inspire one’s creativity and imagination. Absolutely loved my visit and will return soon. Not badly priced, plants are healthy and well kept. Many varieties for every garden, no matter if it’s a window box or an orchid. A must see if you enjoy gardening.

1720427346

1720119408

Nice to have a great local garden centre. Always a lovely visit. Staff are friendly and super helpful. Special shoutout to Imogen who patiently listened to my ideas and preferences, offering invaluable advice on plant selection and the best plants perfectly suited to my garden's conditions. Imogen's passion for gardening and genuine desire to help customers clearly shines through. I highly recommend seeking out Imogen for anyone in need of expert gardening advice! Thank you Imogen - really appreciate your help during my past few visits :)

1718998567

Lots of plants at reasonable prices, could be friendlier

1717954523

Great place, such choice, good advice and charming owner. Ask for him by name. Mario

1717840662

Been there today . Staff are really great, approachable , helpful and knowledgeable. Good variety of plants &. reasonably price . A good experience.. will be returning.

1716471288

Apart from being a beautifully planted place the lack of traffic makes this a really tranquil location. Good quality plants and sundries for the garden. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.A hidden gem just off Westow Street by Sainsburys

1715801228

Cannot recommend highly enough! It's like walking into the literal "Secret Garden" and finding Ben Weatherstaff and his robin! Beautiful selection of plants with loads of info. Staff are well informed, friendly and so welcoming. My new favourite shop that I will definitely spend far too much in 🪴💕

1714070077

Knowledgable, friendly staff and a good range of plants (I went to buy lavender, and there were several varieties to choose from, all reasonably priced).

1711218849

Expensive

Laura Applegate

1710413296

Great selection, knowledgeable staff. A lovely place

1710165108

Simply put this garden centre is the first place to find if your looking for choice or advice is given freely worth a visit regardless thank you

1709645247

1707923409

A hidden gem. Bought two lovely plants: English Ivy and a peace lily. Very good value. Also lovely selection of seeds including wildflowers from Kew and plenty of veg seeds. Nice card selection too. Parking in Sainsbury’s is great - 3 hours free so you have time to see this place and other shops around the triangle.

1707057842

Head down the windy side road to Sainsbury's and on the right is the hidden surprise of a well stocked garden centre. Even in the depths of winter they had a great selection of plants, bulbs and seeds for some instant colour or later in the year. Well worth a visit.

Romy Campos Menegazzi

1706172204

Alessandra Anzante

1701267145

To the man with the big beard - you are so unnecessarily rude. I have never been spoken to like that in any shop, anywhere else in the world. You've just lost a local customer.

Tarciziu Francisc

1700508121

1699059186

1697388418

1697074504

1692966520

Delightful, small but well stocked garden centre. The shop is also well stocked. We bought a plant that looked well kept and health. Worth a visit, but take the first left, for Sainsbury car park.

1691948689

Marco Filipe Cardoso

1691173265

Anthony de Grey

1690150413

A hidden gem. Great range of interesting stock - I'll be back!

Angela Argenziano

1688836242

Massive selection of indoor/outdoor plants and garden items. They are very knowledgeable and always available to give recommendations.

1686984936

1686497307

A little bit expensive two visits in two weeks still didn't have what I asked for .

1686226661

Alex Alexandrov

1685877065

1685814348

Lovely garden centre in Crystal palace

miglena goncheva

1684253500

Alex Heavy Metal

1683636643

Amazing

1683624080

Always a pleasure shopping for plants here - great variety and things you don't see elsewhere. Such a lovely space too. The staff are lovely.

1682878062

1682426536

Such lovely helpful staff

1682265856

A great selection of shrubs, plants and trees with lots of sections to explore. On the pricey side, but not unexpectedly so.

1681404397

A lovely garden centre. Staff are pleasant and knowledgeable. Their products are varied and top notch

1681241532

1680939293

Always worth checking to see what's new in. Bought planter, however, when I got home not big enough returned next day and exchanged, no problems.

1680119596

This a lovely place to visit. Knowledgeable and helpful staff.

Facebook Rating

4.9

Based on 17 reviews

The Secret Garden Centre

4.9

review us on See all reviews

Valentina Ti Pi

1702162155

A dreamy place, I could spend hours wandering amongst the gorgeous selection of plants. The staff is always kind, knowledgeable and patient with my dummy gardener questions.

1639163972

We had the most wonderful Christmas Tree buying experience here last Saturday. We casually rolled in at 17.55 not realising they were about to close. A lovely man greeted us as though he had all the time in the world and asked us what we were looking for and then he proceeded to unwrap the most beautiful and perfect Christmas tree. I have never before bought the first tree I’ve seen so this was quite something in itself. He didn’t rush us, he chatted, he showed my daughter the netting machine for the trees, shared a joke with us on the way out all in a very charming and softly spoken manner. When we got back to our car we all said we felt like we had just met Father Christmas and what a truly magical experience it was. I hope he’ll be there again next year! 🌲🎄

John Stuart Deakins

1630339511

A real secret but one of the best garden centres in London

1625063120

Amazing selection of beautiful roses

Melissa Spinach Harwood

1605014049

such a wonderful place with wonderful staff...

1604851383

Friendly staff with great expertise.
Always really welcoming and knowledgeable.

1589728379

its tucked away in Crystsl Palace so doesn't get too busy. they have an amazing range of plants and friendly staff that give advice. I'm so glad they have been able to reopen and are sticking to the Social Distsnce rules.

Karen McDermott

1587296664

I have no gardening knowledge and the staff helped me identify plants that even I can’t manage to kill! That was over 2 years ago. I just don’t think you get that level of customer service in garden centres that are part of a chain.

1586782269

Great staff, fantastic selection of plants and thoughtful stocking of composts, containers, tools and all of those vital bits and pieces.

1569415933

I love Secret Garden Centre from the bottom of my heart x All the staff are knowledgeable and charming and the plants are a delight. I could eat their compost it is so yummy x everyone should shop here at least once a week for their health and well-being xxx S

1555844482

Lovely quirky friendly place

1555690970

always helpful. Lovely stock. Love their vegetable section.Also over the last 13 years good advice. Just needs a little coffee and cake area to be perfect.

1552134576

Not your bog standard garden centre choices .

1538636610

Beautiful oasis in Crystal Palace and very helpful.

1502475042

Have recently moved to Crystal Palace, and can't believe what a fantastic and helpfull crew you have, couldn't recommend you highly enough, thanx �

Paula O'Donnell

1460139780

Great garden centre. Purchased some lovely grass turf from them today. Highly recommended

1428816194

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