Green Welly Garden Centre

Green Welly Garden Centre Family run Garden Centre and Coffee Shop in the heart of Cambridgeshire! We offer garden tool, seeds, pots as well as a large range of plants! Shop Local!

(Site of former Truckstop)

10/08/2026

SOLD OUT OF ECLIPSE GLASSES!
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Correct eye protection during a partial solar eclipse is essential because the Sun is never completely covered. Even a s...
10/08/2026

Correct eye protection during a partial solar eclipse is essential because the Sun is never completely covered. Even a small visible portion of the Sun is bright enough to damage your retinas.

Here are the key reasons:

* Permanent eye damage can occur without pain. Looking directly at the Sun can cause solar retinopathy, where intense sunlight burns the retina. Because the retina has no pain receptors, you may not realize damage has occurred until hours later.
* Vision loss may be irreversible. Symptoms can include blurred vision, blind spots, distorted vision, or reduced color perception. In some cases, vision improves over time, but permanent damage is possible.
* The eclipse doesn’t make the Sun safe to view. During a partial eclipse, the overall surroundings become dimmer, which can cause your pupils to dilate. This may allow even more harmful sunlight to reach the retina if you look at the Sun directly.

Safe ways to watch a partial eclipse

* Wear certified eclipse glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard. Inspect them before use—discard them if they are scratched, torn, or damaged.
* Use a handheld solar viewer that also meets the ISO 12312-2 standard.
* Watch indirectly using a pinhole projector or other projection method.
* If using binoculars, a camera, or a telescope, never look through them with eclipse glasses alone. These devices require special solar filters mounted securely over the front of the optics. Regular eclipse glasses are not sufficient when viewing through magnifying equipment.

What not to use

The following do not provide adequate protection:

* Regular sunglasses (even very dark ones)
* Smoked glass
* Exposed film or X-ray film
* CDs, DVDs, or compact discs
* Polarizing filters
* Homemade filters that are not specifically designed for solar viewing

The only time it is safe to look at the Sun without eye protection is during the brief period of totality in a total solar eclipse, when the Sun’s bright disk is completely covered by the Moon. This never occurs during a partial eclipse, so eye protection is required the entire time.

Using the proper protection lets you enjoy the eclipse safely while avoiding permanent damage to your eyesight.

::::::::::::SOLD OUT:::::::::::::::🌒 Who’s ready for next Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse?The Sun’s putting on a spect...
05/08/2026

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🌒 Who’s ready for next Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse?

The Sun’s putting on a spectacular show—but you’ll need the right glasses to enjoy it safely! 😎☀️

Forget sunglasses, tinted windows, or having “just a quick look”… only certified eclipse glasses will protect your eyes.

The good news? Green Welly Garden Centre has certified eclipse viewing glasses in stock and ready to go.

Pop in before they disappear faster than the daylight! 🌞🕶️

Protect your eyes. Enjoy the show. See you at Green Welly Garden Centre!

Happy Weekend! Plenty of new plants in today, with lots of houseplant choice. 🌵Final summer bedding plants are reduced t...
31/07/2026

Happy Weekend!
Plenty of new plants in today, with lots of houseplant choice. 🌵
Final summer bedding plants are reduced to 10p now! 🌸
Coffee and cake available all weekend as well 😋

Green Welly Garden Centre
2a Doddington Road
Chatteris
PE16 6UA

01354 691296

Fresh delivery of plants this week! Some bigger plants to help fill any gaps where you have lost plants in the heat! Als...
25/07/2026

Fresh delivery of plants this week! Some bigger plants to help fill any gaps where you have lost plants in the heat! Also some bargains to be had on the last of the summer bedding plants. 🌻🌷🌱

Weeds and feeds fully stocked too! 🤩

Hope to see you over the weekend, unless you are like me, looking down at the end of the hose! 🥴😵‍💫

Green Welly Garden Centre
2a Doddington Road
Chatteris
PE166UA

01354 691296

🌞 Don’t Risk Your Eyes During the Partial Solar Eclipse! 🌞Looking at a partial solar eclipse without proper eye protecti...
21/07/2026

🌞 Don’t Risk Your Eyes During the Partial Solar Eclipse! 🌞

Looking at a partial solar eclipse without proper eye protection can cause permanent eye damage.

We have certified eclipse glasses available at Green Welly Garden Centre. Pop in and pick up your pair before 12th August so you’re ready to enjoy this amazing event safely.

Protect your eyes and don’t miss out on this spectacular sight! 🌘🕶️

Lemon Meringue Pie and Coffee and Walnut Loaf today 😋
05/07/2026

Lemon Meringue Pie and Coffee and Walnut Loaf today 😋

Homemade Apple Crumble loaf and Victoria Sponge Cake with homemade strawberry jam in 😲🤩The weather is still warm, but th...
27/06/2026

Homemade Apple Crumble loaf and Victoria Sponge Cake with homemade strawberry jam in 😲🤩

The weather is still warm, but the Green Welly Cafe is air conditioned and we can serve your cake in there!

Hope to see you soon!

Cool down with our refreshing Iced Latte at The Green Welly! ☕🧊ONLY £3 Made with rich espresso, creamy milk, and served ...
25/06/2026

Cool down with our refreshing Iced Latte at The Green Welly! ☕🧊
ONLY £3

Made with rich espresso, creamy milk, and served over ice for the perfect pick-me-up.

✨ Smooth. Refreshing. Delicious.

📍 Visit us at The Green Welly and treat yourself today!

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Chatteris
PE166UA

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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