The Potting Shed Cafe

The Potting Shed Cafe A charming and friendly purpose built tearooms located within Markeaton Garden Centre.
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The Potting Shed is a charming purpose built tearooms located within Markeaton Garden Centre. Opening daily very soon, and serving delicious home made food including breakfasts, lunches, light bites, afternoon teas, and of course our famous homemade cakes.

15/09/2026

We would just like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has sent kind messages, shared memories and expressed their sadness following the loss of Sask.

We have been overwhelmed by the all of lovely comments and messages we have received. It has meant so much to Sara, and to all of us here at the garden centre and The Potting Shed, to know just how fondly Sask was thought of by so many people.

Thank you all for your kindness, your memories and your support. ❤️🐾

Sask will be very much missed, but certainly never forgotten.

It is with great sadness that we share the news that, following a short illness, Sara’s much-loved dog Sask — The Garden...
09/09/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news that, following a short illness, Sara’s much-loved dog Sask — The Garden Centre Dog — has sadly passed away.

We are all devastated by the news. Sask was a much-loved part of life here at the Garden Centre and will be very sadly missed by us all. ❤️

☀️ This Week’s Specials at The Potting Shed CaféPerfect for these lovely sunny days — light, colourful and full of flavo...
23/06/2026

☀️ This Week’s Specials at The Potting Shed Café

Perfect for these lovely sunny days — light, colourful and full of flavour.

We’re serving roasted vegetables with couscous, finished with a rich balsamic glaze, and topped with your choice of:

🧀 Grilled halloumi
or
🐟 Flaked hot-smoked salmon — beautifully cooked and lightly smoky, not the usual cold smoked salmon.

Fresh, summery and just the thing when you fancy something tasty but not too heavy.

Available this week while stocks last.

Treat Dad to something proper this Father’s Day 🍺We’ve put together a hearty little special here at The Potting Shed Caf...
17/06/2026

Treat Dad to something proper this Father’s Day 🍺

We’ve put together a hearty little special here at The Potting Shed Café — perfect for dads, grandads, or anyone who enjoys a good savoury board.

Our Father’s Day platter. It includes pork pie wedges, charcuterie, cheese, chips, slaw, pickle, bread and a few little extras to finish it off nicely.

£14.95
Or make it a proper Father’s Day treat with a b**r all for £16.95 🍺

Available from 17th to 22nd June 2026.

Pop in and enjoy it while it’s here — once Dad’s spotted the pork pie, there may be no going back!

🌿 Our updated Potting Shed Menu is here! 🌿We’ve freshened up our menu with all your Potting Shed favourites — from prope...
01/05/2026

🌿 Our updated Potting Shed Menu is here! 🌿

We’ve freshened up our menu with all your Potting Shed favourites — from proper breakfasts and tasty lunches to homemade cakes, sweet treats and lovely hot drinks.

Whether you’re popping in after a wander around the garden centre, meeting a friend for lunch, or just fancying coffee and cake, we’d love to see you.

You can find us at Markeaton Garden Centre, Markeaton Lane, Derby.

Take a look at the menu below and let us know what you’ll be trying first! 🍰☕🌿

There’s something about a fresh salad in the sunshine that just feels right, isn’t there? ☀️To celebrate National Salad ...
01/05/2026

There’s something about a fresh salad in the sunshine that just feels right, isn’t there? ☀️

To celebrate National Salad Month, we’ll be bringing you a new special salad every week throughout May – and we’re starting with a proper classic…

🥗 Week 1: Our Caesar Salad
Crisp leaves, golden croutons, smoky bacon, tender chicken, a generous sprinkle of parmesan… all finished with a creamy Caesar dressing. Simple, satisfying, and just the sort of thing you fancy when the weather behaves itself like this.

Perfect with a coffee (or that cheeky iced one you can spot in the background 👀).

Will you be trying this one, or holding out to see what next week brings?

There’s something about a sunny table in the garden centre… a slice of cake, a cool drink, and a little moment to yourse...
29/04/2026

There’s something about a sunny table in the garden centre… a slice of cake, a cool drink, and a little moment to yourself 🌿

Today it’s all about these homemade individual lemon sponges – light, fluffy, and filled with that lovely zesty sweetness that just tastes like sunshine. Finished with fresh cream and a little pop of fruit on top… they don’t hang around for long, I’ll be honest.

And if you’re wondering whether they’re worth it… well, our cake will make you as happy as Cheryl 😄 (and that’s saying something!)

Why not treat yourself next time you’re in?
Coffee, cake, and a wander round the plants… not a bad way to spend an hour.

Who’s popping in for one this week? 🍰🍋

With summer just around the corner, we’re excited to share a little secret… ☀️ We have refreshing new range of summer ...
18/04/2026

With summer just around the corner, we’re excited to share a little secret… ☀️

We have refreshing new range of summer drinks from this weekend, iced teas and cool refreshers — perfect for those warm, sunny days. Stay tuned!

✨ Special of the Week ✨Smashed avocado with a hint of fresh lemon juice and perfectly balanced seasoning, served on fres...
17/04/2026

✨ Special of the Week ✨

Smashed avocado with a hint of fresh lemon juice and perfectly balanced seasoning, served on fresh sourdough and topped with two perfectly poached eggs, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Available daily from 9:30 AM – 3 PM.
Pop in and give it a try.

Address

Markeaton Lane
Derby
DE224NH

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441332492545

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