# The Potting Shed, Chelmsford — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Potting Shed — Tea House in Chelmsford with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 36 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/the-potting-shed (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tea House 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Potting Shed Bicknacre, Chelmsford [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=783782959592344569&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Potting Shed](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112935961193142738596) **In short:** The Potting Shed is a tea house in Chelmsford, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 36 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Potting Shed The Potting Shed is a small tea house on Main Road in Bicknacre, near Chelmsfield. It serves breakfast and lunch, with home-cooked food. The venue has outdoor seating and welcomes children and dogs. The cafe can accommodate private events such as afternoon tea. Food hygiene rating: 4 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Potting Shed's own website](https://potting-shed.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Westview Nurseries next door - Attwell Autos Ltd 350m away - iceConnect 500m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (36 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** Chelmsford Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1390690). [More restaurants in Chelmsford](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (36 reviews) [Visit official website](https://potting-shed.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07918 643124](tel:07918643124) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Chelmsford **Plus Code** 9F32MHHR+XQ ### 🏨 Places to stay near Chelmsford Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DChelmsford%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Potting Shed? The Potting Shed is open Mon 10am–3pm; Tue–Fri 9am–3pm; Sat 9am–4pm; Sun 10am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Potting Shed any good? The Potting Shed is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 36 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5. ### Is The Potting Shed dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at The Potting Shed. ### Is The Potting Shed good for children? Yes, The Potting Shed is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact The Potting Shed? 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