Van Hage Garden Centre

Great Amwell|Cafe/Restaurant|££

Buggy friendly

Garden centre with family café and outdoor space — popular easy stop with toddlers. (Confirm nearest branch & details.)

Visit

We recommend booking at weekends and for larger groups.

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Hours

Closed · opens 09:00

Sunday: 10:00 - 16:30
Monday: 09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:30

Venue-maintained · checked February 2026

Family Essentials

Confirmed on our visit · maintained by the venue

High chairs

Baby changing

Buggy access

Kids menu

Colouring

Play area

Outdoor seating

Garden

Dog friendly

Little Wanders’ verdict

Last visited February 2026

“A lovely spot for a wander, and our toddler loves the little train ride. Especially magical at Christmas when the decorations go up.”

Best for

A relaxed morning pottering around, or a festive trip to see the Christmas display.

Worth knowing

The café's on the pricey side, so maybe bring your own snacks for the little ones.

* Written by us, never edited by the venue.

Good to know

Our observations

Buggy access: Easy to walk around with a buggy, plenty of room in the aisles.
Baby changing: Good baby changing facilities on site.
Food speed: Moderate
Something to do: Lots of space to walk around and explore with a toddler, plus the little train ride.
Timing tip: Get there early for the car park, it fills up fast. And avoid the lunchtime rush if you want the café.

Where to find Van Hage Garden Centre

Van Hage Garden Centre

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Address: Great Amwell, Ware
Parking: Free on-site car park

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