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Sapcote Garden Centre, family-owned since 2001

Leicestershire's family-owned garden centre

Come for the plants

200+ free parking spaces Dogs welcome M69 junction 2 5-star cafe hygiene
Open today 9am to 5pm
All hours
Mon to Sat9am to 5pm
Sunday10am to 4:30pm
Cafe, Mon to Sat9am to 4pm
Cafe, Sunday10am to 3:30pm

Open bank holidays. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday.

Cafe till 4pm Hinckley Road, Sapcote LE9 4LG · M69 junction 2
Shop the season · Christmas 2026

Christmas at Sapcote

Home of the Lemax Wonderland. The village, the trees, the lights, and a hot chocolate in the cafe.

The Lemax Wonderland
The Lemax Wonderland
Wreaths, picks and baubles
Wreaths, picks and baubles
Trees and lights
Trees and lights
  • Leicestershire's largest Lemax display
  • Real trees from late November
  • 100+ artificial trees, £10 delivery
  • Open 7 days until Christmas Eve

Explore Christmas

The Christmas guides
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Food hygiene rating 5, very good
The cafe

Breakfast, lunch and homemade cake

Food hygiene rating 5, inspected 4 March 2026

Cooked breakfasts until 11:45, lunches from 12, cakes baked here, a separate gluten-free menu and a vegan breakfast. Refurbished in 2025. Sit down, relax, and enjoy your stay.

  • Open 9 till 4, Sunday 10 till 3:30
  • Last orders 15 minutes before closing
  • Dog-friendly area, under cover
Plants, this month

In the garden
this month

What is in now and worth planting before the frosts, with the pansies and violas grown up the road at Sharnford.

4.4on Google

From 2,500+ reviews, left by people who came for plants, furniture, a coffee or the Christmas village. We read them and answer them. Read them and decide for yourself.

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Fantastic Xmas displays,reasonably priced. Restaurant serving mixture of hot and cold dishes

Debbie P, November 2026

Utterly brilliant display of Christmas decorations. A massive choice. Had a lovely lunch - great food and quick service. Definitely worth a visit if you love all things Christmas!

Moya L, November 2026

Wow if you want Christmas this is the place to go ... massive display of everything you want for the big day, and more and reasonably priced well worth a visit

Jane W, November 2026

Good garden centre we went to look at Christmas decorations and lights, bought some lights and garden supplies whilst there, friendly staff.

Madeleine H, October 2026

Really good. Cafe was good. Prices were reasonable. When we visited it was all set up for christmas and very festive.

Ann C, October 2026

Sapcote have just gone above and beyond for me in a situation they could have easily said no, fantastic customer service. Thankyou so much, really appreciate it

Sarah W, October 2026

Fair prices on plants and the cafe. Nice and tidy

Garry T, September 2026

Cafe is now open again. Nice cakes and snacks. Good selection of plants and shrubs at very good prices. Lots of plants on sale today. Some real bargains

Diane L, September 2026

Good variety of plants and lower than average prices. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Tarina H, April 2026

he was so patient while we made our mind up ... he sorted out the delivery etc and for the furniture to be assembled at home

Liz, April 2026

your staff are so lovely and Fin deserves 10/10

Leigh A, April 2026

At last a great big indie garden centre (dog friendly) selling a huge range of top quality shrub & herbaceous cultivars

Kay G, April 2026

Before you set off

The things people ring to ask

If it is not here, call 01455 274049 and a person will answer.

Is parking free?

Yes. Over 200 spaces right outside the entrance, and you can pull up by the door to load furniture, compost or logs. Hand your receipt to the staff member on the car park and they will carry it out for you.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, dogs on leads are welcome around the centre, and in the covered dog-friendly area of the cafe.

Do you deliver Christmas trees?

Yes, we offer real Christmas tree delivery when they arrive, and our artificial trees are delivered across mainland UK for £10, in three to five working days.

When is the cafe open?

9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday, 10am to 3:30pm on Sunday, with last orders 15 minutes before closing.

Where exactly are you?

Hinckley Road, Sapcote, LE9 4LG, two minutes from junction 2 of the M69, the first slip road as you come from Leicester. Put the postcode in and look for the glasshouse.

Are you open on bank holidays?

Yes, seven days a week and bank holidays too. We close four days a year: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday. Sunday 10 to 10:30 is browsing only.

Find us

Two minutes from
junction 2 of the M69

Hinckley Road, between Sapcote and Hinckley. The first slip road as you come from Leicester at Fosse Park, and easy from Hinckley, Coventry and Nuneaton.

Plan your visit

Open today 9am to 5pm
Mon to Sat9am to 5pm
Sunday10am to 4:30pm
Cafe, Mon to Sat9am to 4pm
Cafe, Sunday10am to 3:30pm
Sapcote Garden CentreHinckley Road, Sapcote, Leicester LE9 4LG
Free parkingOver 200 spaces, disabled bays by the entrance
Dogs welcomeOn a lead, covered area in the cafe
Cafe 9 till 4Sunday 10 till 3:30
M69 junction 2Two minutes from the slip road
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