Award Winning Garden Centre! 

From plants and flowerpots to patios and outdoor buildings, you’ll find everything you need for your garden all in one place. Our garden centre in Taunton hosts the widest range of plants in the South West!

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Monkton Elm Welcomes You!

Our mission is to continue to be at the forefront of making gardening accessible, rewarding, and enjoyable to family and friends in Somerset and the South West. We are a proud member of the Garden Centre Association.

Why families love Monkton Elm 

  • Easy access that is wheelchair friendly throughout. (We also have free wheelchairs on standby if you feel you need to use one to get around!) 
  • Free parking, including disabled and child-friendly parking bays. 
  • We are dog-friendly! (Responsible dog owners are welcomed with their beloved dogs.)  

Come visit us in-store or shop online and choose from our inspirational selection of vibrant plants for the widest range of plants in the Southwest!  

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Levington Tomorite – Peat free Organic Planter

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Aluminium

Sorrento

£399.00 – £1,099.00
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Casa Mia Primo gas powered chiminea

£179.99
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Amalfi

£999.00
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WESTFIELD- HIGH STREAK LOUNGER (FOLDING)

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Fire Pits and Bowls

Casa Mia prep table

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Garden Furniture

Leisure grow- Maple 3m cantilever parasol (Forrest green)

£299.00

Events

With a whole host of Events planned throughout 2024, including our famed Gardening Group, meet and greet sessions in our pet shop and of course our festive and spooky events. We’ve got you covered here at Monkton Elm.

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🎃🎃Happy Halloween!🎃🎃 Our pumpkin carving and Spooktacular disco may be fully booked, however you can still pop in for our #halloween pumpkin trail or pick up a 1/2 price kids meal when you buy an adult meal over £9! Collect some last minute decorations and accessories while you’re here, perfect for trick or treating!💀🎃👻🎃
🎃🎃Happy Halloween!🎃🎃 Our pumpkin carving and Spooktacular disco may be fully booked, however you can still pop in for our #halloween pumpkin trail or pick up a 1/2 price kids meal when you buy an adult meal over £9! Collect some last minute decorations and accessories while you’re here, perfect for trick or treating!💀🎃👻🎃
🦔🦔🍂🍁Did you know that piles of leaves make perfect cosy spots for hibernating wildlife? 🦔🍁🍂 Leave some undisturbed leaf piles in your garden, to help hedgehogs, frogs, and insects find shelter during the colder months. It’s an easy way to support biodiversity and keep your garden wildlife-friendly this winter!🍁🍂🦔 #AutumnGardening #gardeningtips #biodiversityinthegarden #gardeningforwildlife
🦔🦔🍂🍁Did you know that piles of leaves make perfect cosy spots for hibernating wildlife? 🦔🍁🍂 Leave some undisturbed leaf piles in your garden, to help hedgehogs, frogs, and insects find shelter during the colder months. It’s an easy way to support biodiversity and keep your garden wildlife-friendly this winter!🍁🍂🦔 #AutumnGardening #gardeningtips #biodiversityinthegarden #gardeningforwildlife
Another happy customer! If you are looking for a garden building, speak to us about what you are looking for, our team has years of experience and knowledge and will be able to advise on what would best suit your needs, your space and your budget! #gardenbuildings #shedsandsummerhouses #howcanwehelp
Another happy customer! If you are looking for a garden building, speak to us about what you are looking for, our team has years of experience and knowledge and will be able to advise on what would best suit your needs, your space and your budget! #gardenbuildings #shedsandsummerhouses #howcanwehelp
🎃🎃🎃Our Halloween team is standing by and ready for you! Its a great day to visit the garden centre for pumpkins, carving, face painting and some excellent Halloween and autumn gifts and décor! Why not stop for lunch and get a 1/2 price children's meal? #halloween #halftermactivitiesforkids #facepainting 🎃🎃🎃
🎃🎃🎃Our Halloween team is standing by and ready for you! Its a great day to visit the garden centre for pumpkins, carving, face painting and some excellent Halloween and autumn gifts and décor! Why not stop for lunch and get a 1/2 price children's meal? #halloween #halftermactivitiesforkids #facepainting 🎃🎃🎃
Our online store is growing! We have a range of products you can buy online to save yourself the hassle of coming in! We deliver to most local areas within a 30 mile radius, which makes shopping for larger items like furniture and compost so much easier! Our Lemax Christmas Village products can be sent nationwide. Visit our online store https://www.monktonelm.com/ and shop online today! #lemaxchristmasvillage #happycustomers
Our online store is growing! We have a range of products you can buy online to save yourself the hassle of coming in! We deliver to most local areas within a 30 mile radius, which makes shopping for larger items like furniture and compost so much easier! Our Lemax Christmas Village products can be sent nationwide. Visit our online store https://www.monktonelm.com/ and shop online today! #lemaxchristmasvillage #happycustomers
We are loving these hand painted pumpkins from our very talented team member John Dixon, who paints a lot of the fun seasonal photo-booths we have in store! Look out for these on our pumpkin trail which starts on Monday 28th October. #halloweenatmonktonelm #halftermactivitiesforkids #autumn #pumpkincarving #pumpkintrail
We are loving these hand painted pumpkins from our very talented team member John Dixon, who paints a lot of the fun seasonal photo-booths we have in store! Look out for these on our pumpkin trail which starts on Monday 28th October. #halloweenatmonktonelm #halftermactivitiesforkids #autumn #pumpkincarving #pumpkintrail
We are so excited to have Jen Grafton join our Halloween team for half term! Jen will be offering face painting to all our intrepid monsters who dare to visit Monkton Elm during half term! Tickets for face painting will be available to purchase on the day. Jen will be painting faces from the 26th-29th October and back again on the 31st. Why not book a pumpkin carving slot and get that awesome character face at the same time! https://monktonelm.smart-tickets.co.uk/tickets?id=1194&event=Pumpkin-Carving #halftermactivities #thingstodoinhalfterm #FacePaintingFun #halloween
We are so excited to have Jen Grafton join our Halloween team for half term! Jen will be offering face painting to all our intrepid monsters who dare to visit Monkton Elm during half term! Tickets for face painting will be available to purchase on the day. Jen will be painting faces from the 26th-29th October and back again on the 31st. Why not book a pumpkin carving slot and get that awesome character face at the same time! https://monktonelm.smart-tickets.co.uk/tickets?id=1194&event=Pumpkin-Carving #halftermactivities #thingstodoinhalfterm #FacePaintingFun #halloween
Another happy customer! Thanks Timothy, we are glad you enjoyed your spuds! Not sure what to do today? pop in for a delicious lunch and get shopping with our delectable treats available in the food hall!
Another happy customer! Thanks Timothy, we are glad you enjoyed your spuds! Not sure what to do today? pop in for a delicious lunch and get shopping with our delectable treats available in the food hall!
Happy #AppleDay! 5 Reasons to grow your own apples: 🍏 Apples! Fresh and delicious apples picked in your own garden! 🍎 Wildlife! Apple trees bring a whole ecosystem of wildlife where they grow. From all important insects like spiders and earwigs to pollinators like bees, butterflies and birds, if you let a few apples drop to the ground, they can provide food for small animals like hedgehogs. 🍏They grow practically anywhere! There are multiple varieties of juicy apple trees to choose from, whether you need a dwarf variety or a full size tree for your garden or a variety to suit your garden conditions, you're bound to find something! 🍎Low maintenance! Although young, newly planted trees call for more nurturing initially, your new tree will require less upkeep as it becomes established. 🍏Gorgeous blossoms! These will attract pollinators, they look beautiful on the tree and create a statement in the garden.
Happy #AppleDay! 5 Reasons to grow your own apples: 🍏 Apples! Fresh and delicious apples picked in your own garden! 🍎 Wildlife! Apple trees bring a whole ecosystem of wildlife where they grow. From all important insects like spiders and earwigs to pollinators like bees, butterflies and birds, if you let a few apples drop to the ground, they can provide food for small animals like hedgehogs. 🍏They grow practically anywhere! There are multiple varieties of juicy apple trees to choose from, whether you need a dwarf variety or a full size tree for your garden or a variety to suit your garden conditions, you're bound to find something! 🍎Low maintenance! Although young, newly planted trees call for more nurturing initially, your new tree will require less upkeep as it becomes established. 🍏Gorgeous blossoms! These will attract pollinators, they look beautiful on the tree and create a statement in the garden.
Hungry? Our Sunday Roasts are better than ever! Lovingly prepared and slow roasted, with all the trimmings, why not pop in today and enjoy a comforting and delicious Roast Dinner? We have vegan and gluten free options available too! #sundayroastdinner #sundayroast #thingstodoointaunton #somersetfoodanddrink
Hungry? Our Sunday Roasts are better than ever! Lovingly prepared and slow roasted, with all the trimmings, why not pop in today and enjoy a comforting and delicious Roast Dinner? We have vegan and gluten free options available too! #sundayroastdinner #sundayroast #thingstodoointaunton #somersetfoodanddrink
Have you tried our smashed beef burger? It comes with confit onions, melted cheddar, tomato and pickle in a brioche bun, served with chips and salad. Its divine! #burgerlover #placestoeatintaunton
Have you tried our smashed beef burger? It comes with confit onions, melted cheddar, tomato and pickle in a brioche bun, served with chips and salad. Its divine! #burgerlover #placestoeatintaunton
Pumpkin Spiced Latte! Celebrate autumn with this delicious drink, available in our elm tree restaurant for October. #PumpkinSpiceSeason #latte #drinkofthemonth #feelcosywithus
Pumpkin Spiced Latte! Celebrate autumn with this delicious drink, available in our elm tree restaurant for October. #PumpkinSpiceSeason #latte #drinkofthemonth #feelcosywithus

Tips From Our Experts

Meet Daniel Welch, our rose specialist who knows everything there is to know about Roses! He has been working with roses for 25 years! You can often find him lovingly tending our extensive rose selection in our plant area and is always happy to answer any rose–related questions! 

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Who are Monkton Elm?

Monkton Elm is a proudly independent, family-owned garden centre business that has been at the forefront of making gardening accessible, rewarding, and enjoyable within our Somerset and North Devon community for over 40 years.   

Being an independent, family-run business, our products are different from other garden centres! We specialise in unusual species of plants, a wide variety of different plants for different areas and some amazing staff to help you choose which ones suit you best! 

Visit our Award-winning destination garden centre for a fabulous day out! 

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Google Reviews

A very nice garden centre. Large car park. Lots of goods in-store and lots of different sections within the premises.Toilets inside just off the main café/ restaurant.

Harvey Room

additions for your garden environment eg bronze pig or 3ft metal tortoise to name but two. Found the festive lighting section a joy to see so many things that I never new existed.

Steve Fields

Lovely time .such goodies had a beautiful meal thoroughly recommend the slow cooked belly pork staff brill social distancing adhered to.

Theresa Bishop
Leon Date
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5/5
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Winnie the pooh
Hilary Loryman
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BLENHEIM HALF BARREL COPPER 40CM
Louise B.
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It’s a beautiful bird bath.

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Enigma- Contemporary Bird Bath (72cm)