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Hillier nurseries originally started as a business in 1864 by Edwin Hillier so the company, which is still family owned know a thing or two about gardening! The Thatcham Hillier garden centre is one of the larger ones they own.

The plants area is pleasantly designed with several centre pieces which break up some of the rather long rows of plants. The paths are wide enough for wheelchair access but some are of gravel making access slightly difficult. Large signs directing you to specific groups of plants are clearly marked - good for the shopper in a hurry.

Less hardy plants are in a covered area and the main plants sales area has a covered pathway around much of it. The choice of plants will satisfy almost all gardeners and the quality of the plants is definitely high.

The interior sales area is all you would expect from a garden centre of this size with a good selection of garden tools, pesticides, feeds and other gardening essentials. Hillier also sell gifts, books, cards, barbecues and garden furniture. Pet care and bird feed sections are well stocked as is the Food Hall.

There is a cafe at Hillier Thatcham garden centre although it is not run by Hillier. They serve light meals, main meals and snacks including cakes, teas and coffees. The cafe has been awarded a Food Hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency of 4 (out of 5) which is classified as "Good". This rating was awarded in December 2011. The cafe is currently closed on Mondays'