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
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.
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