Perrywood is an independent, family-owned garden centre and nursery run by the Bourne Family in Essex.
Our vision is to inspire people to get more plants in their lives. Our every day mission is to offer a memorable garden centre experience; delivering wow customer service and giving employees, customers, suppliers and our local community a reason to smile. Read more about our Visions and Values.
OUR GARDEN CENTRES
PERRYWOOD TIPTREE
Where it all began in 1955 — our flagship Garden Centre and proud holder of the top spot on the Garden Centre Association (GCA) league table. Come and discover why we’re number one!
ADDRESS
Kelvedon Road, Inworth
Tiptree, Essex CO5 9SX
T: 01376 570777
E: info@perrywood.co.uk
Map & Directions
OPENING TIMES
Mon - Sat : 8.30am - 5.00pm
Sunday: 10am - 4.00pm*
PERRYWOOD SUDBURY
Acquired in September 2018, this site on the A134 is just minutes from the town centre. There’s already plenty to enjoy, with a new Garden Centre and Restaurant opening in Autumn 2025!
ADDRESS
Newton Road, Sudbury
Suffolk CO10 0PZ
T: 01787 466965
E: sudbury@perrywood.co.uk
Map & Directions
OPENING TIMES
Mon - Sat : 8.30am - 5.00pm
Sunday: 10am - 4.00pm*
PERRYWOOD BUCKHATCH
Our newest location, added to the Perrywood family in September 2024, features a large Coffee Shop & Restaurant, and plenty of plants, of course! Located just off the A12, with RHS Hyde Hall close by.
ADDRESS
East Hanningfield Road, Essex
Chelmsford CM3 8EW
T: 01245 400360
E: buckhatch@perrywood.co.uk
Map & Directions
OPENING TIMES
Mon - Sat : 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday: 10am - 4.00pm*
SINCE 1955Our History
Perrywood takes its name from Perry's Wood, which lies next to the original site. The business began in 1955 when Alan Bourne’s parents, Mary and Les, purchased the land and founded Perrywood Nurseries. They initially focused on growing potatoes and offering pick-your-own strawberries.
After gaining experience with Colchester Parks Department—and witnessing the rise of supermarkets in the strawberry trade—Alan returned to the family business. He began selling plants from the front of the property and, in 1984, he and his wife Karin took over the nursery.
Over the next 30 years, they transformed Perrywood into an award-winning garden centre, now attracting visitors from across Essex and beyond. The business expanded in 2018 with the acquisition of Perrywood Sudbury in Suffolk, and again in 2024 with the addition of Perrywood Buckhatch, near Chelmsford.
Today, Alan and his three children—Hannah, Simon, and Tristan—proudly run three thriving garden centres, continuing the family legacy and passion for plants.
What our customers say
Has to be the nicest garden centre I have ever been to. Staff are lovely, all helpful, keen and passionate about what they do. The plants are well cared for and look healthy and nicely displayed.