Telephone
Garden centre: 01243 512525
Restaurant: 01243 511156
Fax: 01243 512367
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday - 8.30 - 5.30
Sunday - Closed
Come See Us
Main Rd
Birdham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7BY
Map by Google Maps
Free Parking
Wheelchair Access
Welcome to Russells Garden Centre and Restaurant based in Birdham, inspirational shopping, in and out of the garden
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Russells is an independent family run garden centre in the pretty harbour village of Birdham near Chichester.
Alongside our extensive range of garden sundries, plants, outdoor furniture and BBQs we have a beautifull lifestyle store filled with quality indoor oak furniture, interior furnishings and delightful gifts and cards.
Relax in our contemporary award winning restaurant where everything is freshly prepared on the premises using local, seasonal produce, our delicious home-made cakes and desserts are well worth the journey. We happily cater for hungry gardeners stopping for a quick lunch or for friends meeting for a leisurly 3 course meal with wine
To reserve a table for lunch call us on 01243 511156
Our location so close to the sea has gained us a local reputation as coastal garden specialists
Russells boasts over sixty years of first class customer service. We look forward to welcoming you soon - but if you are unable to visit please phone us for details of our delivery service which is free to local customers - call 01243 512525
Russells Garden Centre does not open on Sundays
Our garden centre is one of only a few remaining family owned and run centres in the South.
Over the last 12 years with the help of our children and loyal staff we have transformed Russells into the leading local garden centre it is today, with our restaurant at the forefront of daytime dining.
Between them our staff have 32 children, and 6 grandchildren, we appreciate the difficulties of working on Sundays, with childcare impossible to find, this is dedicated to them!
Traditionally Sundays have been for families, friends old and new, for walks on the beach, picnics, country shows, we all need one day to escape.... Having won awards for our ethical and sustainable business initiatives we feel the next step is to achieve a work/life balance for ourselves and our staff - by closing on Sundays!
Sunday has always been our busiest day - our accountants said we were mad to close but we feel that quality of life is priceless!
Please support us Monday to Saturday but ?
Keep Sunday Special
Lesley and Richard Phillips
About Us
Russells was established in 1946 and Lesley and Richard Phillips took over in 1996.
The total transformation of russells has been a gradual proccess that has seen the centre transformed into a home and garden destination.
Being a family run business we are able to source unique items of furniture and unusual giftware that cannot be found in the large superstores.
The pinnacle of our achievement has been our contemporary licensed Restaurant which has been acknowledged as a leader in daytime dining.
The warm welcome that all visitors receive from our staff creates an ambience rarely found today, the feedback about our friendly customer service at Russells makes us very proud, this has meant that over the years many of our customers have become our friends.
We have always been mad about wildlife so we were honoured to be awarded Chichester District Councils Green Business of the year award in 2004 followed by being chosen as finalists in the SEEDA sustainable business awards (the only Chichester business to ever receive this accolade)then most recently we were highly commended in the Chichester Observers green business awards and winners of the Chichester district council and disabled go awards "retailer of the year"
We have also been awarded Chichester councils heartbeat award 3 times for healthy menu choices, presenting a clean kitchen and being completely smoke free!
We have several charities close to our hearts: St Wilfrids hospice - we hold monthly coffee mornings to raise vital funds for all the amazing work they do, usually raising over £100 each month. Brent lodge wildlife hospital - we have held several events and collections for them and our £2000 prize money from our green award went a long way to help the animals.
We also support the great work of Sussex snowdrop trust, helping children with life threatening illness and their families. Being at the heart of our small rural community we also support our local schools, play schools and village church.
Our work is not done, we continually strive to improve, forever looking for new ideas and we never forget that it is our customers who keep us going. Click here for more
Recent Comments
"your website mentions everything from gifts, garden furniture and restaurant. Do you sell plants?"
Left by j johnston on 2010-09-03
"This is a really modern garden centre, with a fantastic selection of garden furniture and interestingly house furniture. We have bought many items and have not been dissappointed"
Left by Paul Jarvis on 2010-08-25
"This is a rather late, but nevertheless heartfelt, thank you. I came down to the area for a holiday the week before Easter and, as I drove towards the seaside, remembered I had visited the nursery before and spent time looking at your coastal bits and bobs. I decided to stop off for lunch. You were really busy and at first I thought it wouldn’t be possible, but the lady had a friendly and positive attitude and soon found me a magic spot on the sofa by the open fire. I had the most fabulous Welsh rarebit whilst surrounded by many others enjoying delicious your fare. A little piece of heaven - thank you! "
Left by Anne - Marie Plume on 2010-07-29
"Visited while passing through last weekend. Beautiful furniture and furnishings - only wish I lived closer, coming from Buckinghamshire! Certainly will be visiting again soon. Unfortunately didn't have time to sample the restaurant which looks fab."
Left by Laura on 2010-06-11
"I visted your store last Saturday 5th June and was extremely impressed with the excellent customer service, product ranges and your pricing which seemed pretty unbeatable to me. I will definitely be visiting you again."
Left by Angela Egan on 2010-06-07
"Visited local friends last week over halfterm with two kiddies aged 5 and 3. Had the best bacon sandwich I've ever tasted and enjoyed my children eating the most beautiful fresh brunch, including the welsh rarebit with big juicy tomatoes which was amazing."
Left by Lavens on 2010-06-07