Gates Garden Centre

Gates Garden Centre Award winning family run Garden Centres and Farm Shops in Leicestershire.
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Open 8 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm Sundays (incl browsing) and Bank Holidays Set in a beautiful rural location, just 4 miles from the pretty market town of Oakham in Rutland, we have everything you need for the perfect day out. Built within an original 1818 Victorian walled garden, the nursery was founded by Fred and Ivy Gates when they created a market garden back in 1948. Still

very much a family business today, we are proud to say that many of the traditional values the business was built upon are just as important to us today. Covering over 12,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor displays and offering a wide choice of goods, ranging from indoor and outdoor plants, garden care and hardware, gifts, home ware, garden furniture and BBQs, clothing and much more besides, why not pay us a visit and experience the charm of Gates Garden Centre for yourself? There's also a large Farm Shop, Garden Restaurant, Courtyard Coffee Shop, outdoor childrens play area and a dog walking field to complete your visit.

Our Blooming Great Summer Sale is here!Enjoy up to 50% off marked prices on selected shrubs, trees, and specimen plants ...
06/08/2026

Our Blooming Great Summer Sale is here!

Enjoy up to 50% off marked prices on selected shrubs, trees, and specimen plants in our horticultural area. In store only, just look for the pink sale tags - available while stocks last!

Our team is here to help you choose the best plants for your garden and answer any questions. And don’t forget our home delivery service. Local delivery is available within 15 miles of either Gates Oakham or Gates Woodlands Hinckley* - just ask a member of staff for details.

*T&Cs apply, check our full delivery policy on our website for more details.

05/08/2026

🎪 Join Cirquoise in the big top at Gates Oakham for an unforgettable show filled with breathtaking acrobatics, stunning artistry, and awe-inspiring performances that will leave you on the edge of your seat!

🕰️ The all-human show is just over an hour in length with no interval. The big top opens 45 minutes prior to the performance, with seating allocated on a first come, first served basis.

✨ Performances run Tuesday to Sunday until 16 August 2026. Weekday tickets are just £9.99 and at the weekend it’s just £11.99 per person, with under 2s tree (the child must sit on a parent’s lap).

🎟️ Book your tickets online or in person at the garden centre tills: https://www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk/blogs/news-events/cirquoise-2026

🌱✨ Don’t forget to show your garden some love this summer! From roses to tomatoes, plants need weekly feedings with liqu...
05/08/2026

🌱✨ Don’t forget to show your garden some love this summer! From roses to tomatoes, plants need weekly feedings with liquid fertilisers to keep them happy and healthy all season long.

Visit us in-store and online for all your plant care essentials from fertilisers to irrigation systems. 🍅🌹🌿

August in our horticultural courtyard. Bursts of vibrant summer colour from the dahlias, echinacea, rudbeckia, and croco...
04/08/2026

August in our horticultural courtyard. Bursts of vibrant summer colour from the dahlias, echinacea, rudbeckia, and crocosmia. Pair them with drought tolerant guara and ornamental grasses for added texture. Find these beautiful plants in our horticultural area to bring into your garden at home.

Come visit Gates at the 2026 Rutland Flower Show!https://www.rutlandflowershow.co.uk/tickets/The 2026 Rutland Flower Sho...
03/08/2026

Come visit Gates at the 2026 Rutland Flower Show!

https://www.rutlandflowershow.co.uk/tickets/

The 2026 Rutland Flower Show runs from 14-16 August and brings together flower and garden clubs, horticultural organisations, and enthusiasts from across Rutland and the surrounding counties for a vibrant celebration of all things gardening.

Don’t miss the Gates Show Garden, designed by Matt Peck and the Gates Horticulture team, blending creativity with a deep connection to nature. We’ll also have plants and spring flowering bulbs for sale at the show in the Gates Marquee, including a wide variety of David Austin Roses.

Hope to see you there!

🍽️✨Sunday Lunch at Gates! Gather your friends and family for a delicious Sunday lunch with a choice of two perfectly roa...
02/08/2026

🍽️✨Sunday Lunch at Gates!

Gather your friends and family for a delicious Sunday lunch with a choice of two perfectly roasted meats or vegetarian option, served with Yorkshire pudding, potatoes, accompaniments, and homemade gravy. Gluten free and vegan options are also available.

The carvery is available in the Garden Restaurant at Gates Oakham and Fred & Ivy’s Restaurant at Gates Woodlands Hinckley on Sundays from 11.45 am - 3 pm. No need to book, just join us during the hours above.

Be sure to download the Gates Loyalty Club before you arrive - members enjoy a free hot drink each month!

☀️Our Outdoor Living Summer Sale is here!For a limited time, enjoy 20% off Garden Furniture display model sets* and 10% ...
01/08/2026

☀️Our Outdoor Living Summer Sale is here!

For a limited time, enjoy 20% off Garden Furniture display model sets* and 10% off display model barbecues* in store, along with a range of special offers on select seasonal items in our Outdoor Living department!

It’s the perfect chance to scoop up a beautiful garden furniture set, stock up on solar lighting and barbecue accessories, or treat yourself to new outdoor cushions or seasonal décor.

Available in-store only at both locations. We’re open 8 am - 5:30 pm Monday to Saturday and 9 am - 5 pm on Sundays. See you soon!

*T&C’s apply

31/07/2026

It’s harvest time at Gates Farm 🚜🌿🌾

The team have been out combine harvesting summer crops in the fields around our Oakham garden centre. What a privilege to farm in such a beautiful part of the country.

🎪 The Cirquoise Big Top is officially open at Gates Oakham! https://www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk/cirquoise-2026/Through S...
30/07/2026

🎪 The Cirquoise Big Top is officially open at Gates Oakham!

https://www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk/cirquoise-2026/

Through Sunday 16th August, bring the whole family and be amazed and astounded by the skills of Cirquoise!

Enjoy performances at 11 am, 2 pm, and 4:30 pm on Saturdays, and 11 am and 3 pm on weekdays and Sundays. Weekday tickets are just £9.99 and at the weekend it’s just £11.99 per person, with Under 2s free (the child must sit on a parent’s lap).

The all-human show is just over an hour in length with no interval. The big top opens 45 minutes prior to the performance, with seating allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Book your tickets here: https://www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk/cirquoise-2026/ - or same day at the tills in the Garden Centre! See you soon!

Address

Somerby Road, Cold Overton
Oakham
LE157QB

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441664454309

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