# White Elm Garden Centre, Chelmsford — Reviews & Opening Hours > White Elm Garden Centre — Garden Center in Chelmsford with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 1,453 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/white-elm-garden-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Garden Center # White Elm Garden Centre Bicknacre, Chelmsford [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15638165963643129375&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Matthew Leggett](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/108253089425533696500) **In short:** White Elm Garden Centre is a garden center in Chelmsford, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,453 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About White Elm Garden Centre White Elm Garden Centre sits on White Elm Farm near Bicknacre, outside Chelmsford. The site includes a petting farm, soft play area for children, and a cafe and tearoom serving food. The cafe and tearoom are noted for value and quality. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [White Elm Garden Centre's own website](https://whiteelmgardencentre.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Meatline Bicknacre next door - Jamies Fruit & Veg next door - Priory Pet & Country Supplies next door - White Elm Petting Farm next door - Jesters Kids Club Bicknacre 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this garden center offers a wide variety of healthy plants, a well-kept petting farm with many animals, and a soft play area for children. They also highlight the delicious food and good value for money at the cafe and tearoom. Guests mention the staff are friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (1,453 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Chelmsford Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/637106). [More restaurants in Chelmsford](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (1,453 reviews) [Visit official website](https://whiteelmgardencentre.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01245 227829](tel:01245227829) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Chelmsford **Plus Code** 9F32MHWR+9J ### 🏨 Places to stay near Chelmsford Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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