About Green Island Gardens - Tearoom
Green Island Gardens Tearoom sits within the working gardens at Green Island, near Ardleigh. The cafe serves cakes and scones, with food hygiene rated 5 out of 5. Staff are noted as friendly and helpful, though some visitors report service can be slow at times.
The tearoom is suitable for children, who can also enjoy the garden's playground while parents explore the planting, which includes national collections.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Visitors say this garden features beautiful, peaceful, and varied planting, including national collections and a children's playground. They also highlight the delicious cakes and scones in the cafe, and the friendly, helpful staff.
Some reviews mention the service can be inattentive.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (190 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Colchester
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.