# Thurrock Garden Centre, South Ockendon — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.4/5 from 2,368 Google reviews. Extensive plant and garden furniture catalogues and counter-service cafe with outdoor seating. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants/thurrock-garden-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Garden Center # Thurrock Garden Centre South Ockendon, Essex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9267076594024590116&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Simon Greaves](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102086530893356657552) **In short:** Thurrock Garden Centre is a garden center in Essex, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,368 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places Extensive plant and garden furniture catalogues and counter-service cafe with outdoor seating. Summary via Google ## About Thurrock Garden Centre Thurrock Garden Centre on South Road in South Ockendon holds a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5. The counter-service cafe offers outdoor seating and serves food to visitors browsing the extensive plant and garden furniture stock. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Thurrock Garden Centre's own website](http://www.thurrockgardencentre.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM ## What's nearby - The London Lawn Turf Company Essex next door - Good Food Place 200m away - Londis 200m away - Ockendon Motor Spares 200m away - Chestnut Farm Garden Centre 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this garden center offers a wide variety of healthy plants, gifts, and garden accessories, along with a great cafe that serves tasty food. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the convenient soft play area for babies. Some reviews mention the prices can be high. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (2,368 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** Essex Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/390936). [More restaurants in Essex](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (2,368 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.thurrockgardencentre.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01708 851991](tel:01708851991) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Essex **Plus Code** 9F32G77V+6J ### 🏨 Places to stay near Essex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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