Letchworth Garden City's Nursery & Cafe
📍 Stotfold Road, SG6 4JR • Free On-Site Parking
🌿 Letchworth Garden City's Independent Nursery & Cafe

Thornes Garden Nursery & The Potting Shed Cafe

Operated entirely by just two individuals — Daniel & Karl — dedicated to local plant culture, expert poultry guidance, artisan sourdough baking, and botanical cordials across our 2-acre grounds.

🛠️ Live Temporary Placeholder: Visit us in Letchworth Garden City while we build out the full digital experience behind the scenes. Check our weekly schedule below!
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Hens at Thornes Sanctuary
Renowned Expertise

Happy Hens for Happy Homes

🐓 Hen Sanctuary & Avian Care

Poultry Sanctuary & Avian Care

Renowned across Hertfordshire for our hen keeping expertise — trusted by local avian vets for flock guidance.

Flock & Livestock Status: Please note that we do not currently have any chickens or poultry supplies in stock. We are awaiting confirmation on our upcoming restock date and will post updates as soon as dates are confirmed.
Vibrant magenta crape myrtle bloom
Summer Blooms

Vibrant Crape Myrtle

Vibrant pink and white hanging basket flowers
Hand-Cultivated

Summer Hanging Baskets

Sunlight filtering through a wisteria canopy
Garden Haven

Wisteria Canopy Walkway

The Potting Shed Cafe Experience

We bake and prepare everything fresh on-site. From slow-fermented focaccia sandwiches to freshly pulled traybakes and bespoke botanical refrehers, there's always something special on the counter.

Rosemary Focaccia Gourmet Sandwich Plate

Gourmet Focaccia Lunches

Herbed focaccia sandwiches with sweet potato crisps, potato salad & fresh slaw.

Fresh Iced Coconut Traybake

Toasted Coconut Slice

Freshly baked sponge topped with smooth vanilla glaze and golden toasted coconut.

Artisan Berry Crumble Traybake

Berry Oat Crumble Bake

Golden buttery oat crumble baked with local summer berries and served warm.

Signature Mint & Lime Botanical Cooler

Botanical Spice Cordials

In-house simmered spice syrups, garden mint, and chilled sparkling summer coolers.

Opening Hours

Live Schedule

These times apply across the entire site (Extended Summer Hours).

  • Monday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday (Late Dining) 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday (Late Dining) 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday (Late Dining) 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Follow Our Daily Updates

We post fresh bakery pulls, plant restocks, hen flock updates, and evening meal menus daily on our social media channels!